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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1974
Page
9
Decatur resident Joe Gann visited with Randy Weehunt and Johnny Newhouse as the trio tried out for Tarleton University Golf Team in Stephenville. The Labor Department reports over five million workers covered by Federal Workmen's Compensation in fiscal 1973, with new claims rising from about 26,000 in 1972 to about 28,000 in 1973.
New York Life reports Comanche County residents enjoy a record life span with birth expectancy at 71.1 years. Since 1900 longevity rose over 24 years, aided by reduced infant mortality and antibiotics. Among 65 plus residents 21.6 percent are in good labor force shape. Stanford scientists foresee further gains in life expectancy.
The article notes forecasts that artificial organs and related devices will flood production lines, with millions implanted into people. It warns such advances could push life expectancy toward a century by century’s end.
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