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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
2
A 19 year old in Minneapolis describes casual use of cough syrup, dexamyl, dexedrine and barbiturates as a “lift.” He says about 30 percent of peers at his last high school used them, started around age 15, and that drug use impaired vocabulary and led to nervousness and crime. He suggests prescriptions might reduce youth use.
Ralph Flores the San Bruno pilot and Helen Klaben the model survived a seven week Yukon wilderness crash. Flores arrived at SFO from Salt Lake City to a crowd of relatives and media. His agent Waldo Marra said a five figure advance is expected for their story with possible TV and movie offers. Flores denied rumors about a diary and noted a reunion with his wife Teres before plans for a book.
Washington high student Warren McCray won first place in sales presentation at the FBLA state convention held at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls. Teammate Bonnie Baker also earned third in vocabulary with 20 high school groups participating. McCray advances to the national FBLA convention in Dallas in June.
Dr. G F Clark explains that nervousness often stems from physical disorders and not just stress. A case of a 41 year old housewife shows nerve irritation in the spine corrected by adjustments, relieving symptoms like indigestion chest tightness and numb limbs. The article urges examination to identify physical causes and offers chiropractic evaluation.
LA JOLLA Calif AP Smog and cigarette smoke damage human lung cells grown in test tubes. Dr Charles Pomerat of a Pasadena research foundation says irritants in smog accelerate growth, while cigarette smoke causes chromosome breaks, with filtered or king-size cigarettes reducing some damage.
Dick Nassif of 110 Crescent drive SE won the Cedar Rapids amateur chess tourney with five straight wins, undaunted by rivals. Roger Leslie, 1409 Oakland road NE, took second with 4-1, and Dr. T. C. Sturgeon, 534 Tenth street SE, was third at 3-2. Three unrated players also earned awards: Joe Lamarrino, 1138 Belmont Parkway NW. David Stone, 809 Avenue NW. Glen Downing, 1081 Thirtieth street drive SE, each with three wins. The event is sponsored by Cedar Rapids Community Chess Club, which hosts Iowa Open Aug 31–Sept 1. The state tournament is set for April 20–21 at Waterloo.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette was established in 1883 by The Gazette Co and published daily and Sunday at Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates list carrier 45 cents a week and various mail options including night and Sunday editions with monthly and yearly prices. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Dr Pomerat describes a mouth gargle that washes and collects cells from sores or lesions to screen for oral cancers. The method would be tested against conventional swab collection by dentists to see if it matches reliability for early detection and easier use in routine exams.
New York AP report states Congressman-clergyman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. has withdrawn his resignation as pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church Harlem and will continue in the post without pay. Powell cites malicious attacks and a feud with the NAACP over top offices as context for his initial quit.
Sister Mary Immaculata of Mt. Mercy college heads the Catholic Business Education Assn planning the April 16-17 gathering in St. Louis. Edward Moldt of Collins Radio Co. will address the convention on Our Most Important Asset.
The government proposes creating an African university to be governed jointly by all African states, with Addis Ababa as the planning center. The move signals regional cooperation and higher education collaboration across nations.
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