Worldwide Thalidomide Fallout Across Nations Sparks Hearings
Dr. Helen B. Taussig estimates up to 7 000 babies may be born deformed from thalidomide use, with 6 000 in West Germany and 1 000 elsewhere. A San Antonio case reports a deformed infant living six weeks. Sen Humphrey notes 1 200 U.S. physicians obtained the drug amid information gaps as hearings begin. Sherri Finkbine, denied abortion, plans to seek care elsewhere. U.S. lawmakers push for stricter drug testing and labeling with global implications. London doctors discuss screening plans as Britain’s council proposes expert review.
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New Yorkers Urged to Junk Thalidomide Pills
New York City Health Department urged residents to search medicine cabinets for thalidomide, sold as Kevadon by an American manufacturer, described as blue and slightly larger than an aspirin. Pills carry M in a double circle and are scored. foreign names include Contergan Distaval Softenon Talomid Algosediv Peracon Expectorans Grippex Polygripan Valgis Tensival Belpraine Armaval.
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Rifleman cast shakeup signals new romance and star shifts
AP television writer notes Lucas McCain will drop Millie as a new romance enters the series. Patricia Blair joins as Lou, Joan Taylor exits, and Pat later appears as a hotel owner. Other shifts include Sebastian Cabot on Stump the Stars and Diana Dors as a new regular. Troy Donahue changes from Surfside Six to Hawaiian Eye. No new police dramas in the upcoming schedules.
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Yale Plans $4 Million NineStory Lab in New Haven
Yale University School of Medicine announced a nine story laboratory project costing 4.2 million dollars to be finished in 1964. The building will house the Epidemiology and Public Health department and serve as the Rockefeller Foundation virus laboratories headquarters formerly in New York City. The Rockefeller Foundation will contribute 1.5 million dollars to the project.
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TV listings snapshot shows 10 30 scheduling and Hong Kong Tonight Show segment followed by Follow That Man Final News Wanted by the FBI Consult Dr Brothers and a Daily Word at 12 10 Debbie Drake at 12 5 Sign Off.
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