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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1966
Page
16
Washington AP describes emphysema as holes in the lung’s air sacs, with a two-tennis-court area of tissue affected. CRDP urges more detection and treatment clinics, while noting no cure exists and optimism grows for late-stage treatment and rehabilitation.
A smoker with 40 years of heavy use recalls being diagnosed with emphysema in 1958 and facing progressive breathlessness. He describes dyspnea from exertion, reliance on inhaled decongestants or bronchodilators, and morning routines to clear airways before starting the day.
Medical experts explain chronic lung disease cases worsen when emphysema and bronchitis co exist. Dr James W Raleigh notes bullae form from trapped air and bronchitis narrows airways with mucus buildup. Senators and patients describe living with the condition.
A North Alabama meeting at city hall addresses the white fringe beetle outbreak across Brookwood Crutcher and Hightower subdivisions. County Agent Floyd Agee says a Federal Pest Control representative will show slides and may provide equipment to treat infested areas. The insect damages roots of grass crops and other plants.
Athens The Athens Police Department reshuffled radio operators. Ethel Sexton, former city telephone operator, becomes first shift radio operator. Robert Covington moves from first to second shift. Raymond Riggs moves to work with Sexton and Covington on off days and serves as patrolman the other days.
Firefighters responded to a blaze on McArthur Drive in Athens last night at 4:41 PM damaging a truck owned by Jim Beasley. A spokesman for the Athens Fire Department provided the update.
President Johnson has launched a two-pronged campaign focusing on Vietnam and the economy. He tours the country with heavy handshakes and speeches to build support for a Democratic majority in Congress, aiming to secure backing for his programs before the 1968 election.
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