Teens Chase Diet Trends Across the Nation
Nancy Gilbert reports on how U S teenagers increasingly pursue weight control. Many say they crash diet to please partners, with girls more likely to restrict intake and boys aiming to gain weight for sports. Few seek medical supervision and peer encouragement remains limited.
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Cindy Albert
Ken Underwood
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Kenneth Massey
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Michael Eman
Bismarck
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Barbara Glenn
New York
UCS Campaign in County Reaches 90 Percent of Goal
The Linn County United Community Services drive reports 2,666 accounts totaling 945,761 dollars against a 1,050,000 goal with 1,585 accounts unfinished. Chairman Henry Madden notes a 7 percent year over year rise in completed pledges and an extended deadline through October to avoid service disruption.
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Loser Wins Dishwasher at Boulder Appliance Opening
R. W. Loser won a dishwasher in a raffle held at the opening of a new appliance shop in Boulder Colorado. The event drew local residents and featured promotions during the grand opening.
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Mayor's Car Ticketed In Front of City Hall
Baltimore AP report says Mayor Thomas D Alesandro III had his official limousine ticketed for a no parking zone in front of city hall. Patrolman Carter Spencer issued a $7 summons as the mayor appeared and commented the officer was only doing his job.
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City to fit air conditioning in all new police cars
Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty signed an ordinance requiring air conditioning in all new police cars beginning this spring. The project carries an initial cost of 130000 dollars.
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Sam Yorty
Driver 83, Quits, 51-Year Safe Record
Elizabethtown Kentucky report says Frank Viers, age 83, retires after 51 years on the highways with an unblemished record. He has never had an accident and has surrendered his driver's license, citing doubt about continued safety.
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