Autopsies and duties of Linn County medical examiner
The Iowa medical examiner in Linn County handles autopsies to confirm non foul death, coordinates with hospitals, police, and clergy, and faces challenging cases including out of state deaths and SIDS. He emphasizes humane notification to families, the limits of autopsy results, and his ongoing service since 1960.
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Percy G. Harris
Linn County
Iowa
Harris
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Harris
Remarkably effective hemorrhoid relief medication advertised
An advertisement touts a medication that shrinks swelling of hemorrhoidal tissues during infection and inflammation. It claims notable pain and itch relief and emphasizes long lasting effects, noting doctors’ approval and hours of relief in many cases.
West Germans Raise Aid for Americans
West Berlin and the rest of West Germany contributed to aid for Americans in winter hardship, with $225,000 raised in three days. A Red Cross spokeswoman said $80,000 came from West Berlin and about $145,000 from the rest of West Germany.
Famous Water Too Plentiful in Olympia
Olympia grapples with an artesian well surplus of up to a million gallons daily as 66 wells drain into the sewage system. City officials note the wells cannot be capped without seepage and discuss potential uses or redirection of the excess water for Tumwater and the Olympia Brewing Co.
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Olympia, Wash
Olympia
California
Tumwater
Olympia Brewing Co
AMA urges advertisers to drop violent TV sponsorships
The American Medical Assn led a drive to 10 major advertisers to stop sponsoring violent prime time shows. Sears Roebuck said it will avoid ads in excessively violent programs. other companies including General Motors American Home Products American Motors Eastman Kodak Joseph Schlitz Procter and Gamble General Foods Burger King and Pepsi were urged to review policies and consider societal impact.
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Chicago
UPI
American Medical Assn
Richard Palmer
AMA
Palmer
Sears Roebuck and Co
General Motors
American Home Products
American Motors Corp
Eastman Kodak Co
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co
Procter and Gamble Co
General Foods Corp
Burger King Corp
Pepsico, Inc
US Satellites Aimed at Countering Soviet Hunter Killers
Cape Canaveral reports a Titan IIIC launch for a classified military satellite. The craft would use infrared sensors to detect Soviet and Chinese launches and relay warnings to U.S. control centers, part of broader countermeasure efforts including alarms and potential laser defense against enemy satellites.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force
Air Force and Industry
Complex 40
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Soviet Union
China
United States
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Gazette
Tom Merryman
Len Esteb
City Utilities
Cedar River
First Street
B Avenues
U.S
Jerry Mackin
Jerry
Mackin Paint Co
Mt. Vernon Rd
S.E
Rosemary
Terrace Drive
Mt. Vernon Road
S.E. Vernon Village Shopping Center
Omulekoffs
Amana
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