Lefty pitcher Gene Schroer and a Washburn prank tale
Gene Schroer, a Cedar Rapids Rockets southpaw in 1949 and later a Topeka attorney, is recalled in Gus Schrader’s Gazette column. The piece recounts Washburn college rivalries and a wild Phi Delt fraternity prank involving a blind horse, ending with Schroer’s reflections on left-handed players and friendship.
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Cedar Rapids
Florida
The
Gazette
Gene Schroer
Schroer
Cedar Rapids Rockets
Jim Meaghan
Packy Rogers
Jack Tanner
Rockets
Washburn College
Topeka
Yankee
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Washburn
Kappa Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Deltas
Kappa Sigmas
Phi Delts
Washburn Union
Kappa Sigs
Red Peppers
al Schallau
Iowa City
Los Angeles
E. Seventh
Kan
Phi Delt
HIV AIDS Treatment Information Service Details
The federal service offers a toll free hot line 1 800 HIV 0440 open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. Staff provide research and treatment option information to physicians and patients. A free computer database is accessible and directions are available at 1 800 272 4787.
Large tobacco recall prompts weak nationwide response
San Francisco AP reports Philip Morris USA recalls about 8 billion cigarettes over potentially contaminated filters. Despite mailgrams and retailer outreach, many stores and shoppers remain unaware or unbothered as chains pull some Marlboro and Virginia Slims products while others take no action. The recall covers 36 package styles across multiple brands with a toll free line for consumer and retailer information.
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San Francisco
Philip Morris USA
Safeway
California
Merit
Raja Chamoun
AD Tobacco
Philip Morris
Virginia Slims
Benson & Hedges
Cambridge
Basic
Alpine
Bristol
Premium Buy
Shield
Bronson
Gazette observes Memorial Day holiday hours
The Gazette will be closed today for Memorial Day with news and sports offices closed until 4 p.m. The News Tip Line is available at 398-8254 and obituary notices for Tuesday’s edition can be left with the Metro-Iowa News Desk or call numbers provided. Normal hours resume Tuesday.
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Gazette
Metro-Iowa News Desk
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Modern leeches aid modern surgery in Charleston clinic
In a Charleston basement pharmacy storage room a CMS leech program showcases leeches as a last resort in plastic surgery. Pharmacist Bob Podbesek tends the “Leech Condos” and notes surgeons began using them in 1992. The two thousand year history of bloodletting informs today’s practice.
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Charleston
W.va
Charleston Area Medical Center
Bob Podbesek
Podbesek
Leech Therapy Miracles in Plastic Surgery Featured
Medical leeches from Leeches U.S.A. and Biopharm supply over 35 000 leeches yearly at about six dollars each. Hirudo medicinalis is used in surgeries to prevent clotting and aid reattachment, with experts noting its unique blood thinning properties. Physicians describe leech therapy as well established yet still carrying public novelty, and warn patients about initial reactions before understanding the science of circulation.
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Leeches
U.S.A
Westbury
N.Y
Biopharm
Charleston
S.C
United States
Chris Ganchow
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
James Apesos
Wright State University
Dayton
Ohio
Apesos
Ganchow
Joe Upton
Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Podbesek
Amores
The Gazette Champions Soybean Ink and Recycling
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to promote sustainability. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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Gazette
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Pear Rapids Rapids Gazette, Inc
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World Marketplace
Younkers
Audio King Bauman & Company
Bentley Hahn
Bob Zimmerman
Ford Carmike Cinemas
Darryl Gregerson
Diet Center
EC Fleck
Home Furnishings
Herbalife
Kcrg Radio
Kuba Funeral Home
Longbranch
Medic House
Medicenter West Miller Brothers Monument
Quasi Broadcasting Siegel's Jewelry
Skogman Realty
Smulekoff's
Miller Bros. Monuments Inc
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Naples Ave. S.W
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