State Demo Leaders Hold Pep Rally With Howell As Chief Cheerleader
Virginia Democrats staged a Saturday pep rally in Richmond led by gubernatorial hopeful Henry Howell. Howell assailed Republican John Dalton’s campaign as divisive and urged voters to back Democrats in November. He questioned Dalton on consumer protection, the attorney general’s Division of Consumer Counsel, and price advertising for aspirin and insulin needles. Chuck Robb and Lynda Bird Johnson Robb joined the event as other Democrats campaigned elsewhere.
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Howell
Richmond
Virginia
Henry Howell
Dalton
Consumer’ Protection
Division of Consumer Counsel
John Dalton
Showell
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Chuck Rebb
Lynda Bird
Lyndon B. Johnson Robb
Blood Pressure Education Cuts U S Heart Deaths
New York AP report notes public education on high blood pressure reduces heart attack and stroke deaths. Dr. Michael DeBakey cites a 7 percent drop in heart disease deaths since 1878 and 14 percent in stroke deaths, while warning heart disease and stroke remain major killers.
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New York
United States
Michael DeBakey
Grup
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
Tex
U.S
DeBakey
Metro Woes Sour Public Enthusiasm for Washington Metrorail
Washington reporters note waning public enthusiasm 18 months after Metrorail opened as breakdowns and stalled trains mount. Metro General Manager Ted Lutz cites ridership 5,000 to 15,000 below predicted 150,000 daily and promises improved reliability. Passengers report 5 to 30 minute delays and even crude language during delays. The transit system draws national scrutiny and federal funding scrutiny.
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Washington
Metrorail
Snafus
Metro
Ted Lutz
Washington Metropolitan
Transit Authority
Subway
Potomac
Diet and vitamins eyed as mental disorder treatment
A Virginia group heard psychiatrists claim body chemistry and dietary therapy can aid schizophrenia, delinquency, and hyperactivity. Experts cited sugar responses and B and C vitamins, while APA officials warned evidence is limited. other doctors noted usefulness in alcoholism and drug abuse.
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Richmond
APA
Jack M. Ward
Trenton, N. J
Lamb
Leonare J. Hippehen
Virginia Commonwealth University
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