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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1985
Page
20
Washington AP notes deaths steady at a lower rate while the institute reports American lung cancer levels near fifty percent after a slight rise in recent years. Officials highlight encouraging news as new cases decline.
National Cancer Institute data show 1983 white male cancer rate fell to 79.3 per 100,000 from 82.7, as quitting smoking rises. Lung cancer in women remains high with declines not expected for 15 to 20 years. Dropping smoking improves several cancer types but global trends vary by gender and race.
Coming December 7 1985 customers in the Media 565 and 566 exchanges will receive electronic switching with Call Waiting Call Forwarding 3 Way Calling and Speed Calling. Some lines will have a new ringing cycle and Touch Tone service will speed dialing while International Direct Distance Dialing becomes available.
New York AP reports that tobacco state congressmen say the cigarette manufacturers lobby is waning as more firms import foreign tobacco rather than relying on U S farmers. CBS Face the Nation featured Rep. Charles Rose and Dr. C Everett Koop, who warned of the lobby’s long influence while noting rising lawsuits over addiction and illness.
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