Cynicism and trust in the press examined in a Times Mirror poll
Mike Deupree notes a Times Mirror Center survey finding national news staff less cynical and more trusting of officials than the public. He questions methodology and contrasts reported cynicism with coverage patterns, urging readers to scrutinize polls and media biases. The column runs Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays in The Gazette.
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Russians add room and prep Mir for Atlantis docking
Russians spent the weekend adding the Spektr module to Mir and clearing the station for NASA shuttle Atlantis. Spacewalks and docking port work continue as NASA aims for a June 22 to 23 Atlantis launch date, with Spektr docking planned after May 31.
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Half of lung cancer cases are ex-smokers
About half of diagnosed lung cancer patients are former smokers, many quit decades ago, according to an analysis by Dr. Gary Strauss. He notes quitting reduces risk but benefits take years and risk remains higher than never-smokers. Smoking accounts for about 90 percent of cases. He spoke at the American Society of Clinical Oncology after reviewing 685 patients from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Lung cancer risk persists after quitting smoking study suggests reassessment
Analysis shows former smokers comprise about half of victims, with current smokers a close share. Lung cancer deaths rose 51 percent from 1980 to 1994 despite falling overall smoking rates. Experts call for reevaluating screening and early detection as quitting reduces risk but does not erase it.
Women join NRA in Phoenix amid growing female membership
Judith St Gaudens visits Civic Plaza to join the NRA paying 35 dollars and choosing a pink cap over a black one. The convention highlights rising female membership now about one fifth of 3.5 million with several women on the board and two grandmothers steering the group’s future.
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