Editorial Model Drug Law Faces Generics Debate
The HEW proposes a model drug law letting pharmacists dispense generics even when a brand name is prescribed. PMA warns of quality doubts, while Florida groups push generics legally. HEW estimates shoppers waste 400 million yearly on prescriptions, and the bill could let pharmacists pocket price differences without clear consumer benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
PMA
Miltown
Equinil
The Distaff Side Delights and Dares of Winter
A reflective column humorously surveys post holiday resolutions from hairdressers to a child’s growing up, a diner’s tastes, and a chilly town’s quirks. Gentle vignettes dress everyday moments in light wit, noting cold weather and small personal milestones.
Smoking and Government Debate Over Health Report
An analysis of a major smoking and health report questions the science and philosophy behind it. It critiques Califano's foreword, notes the origin of terms and methods, and argues the evidence does not identify the cigarette substance causing disease while warning that extended government control on behavior may threaten political health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Welfare
Joseph A. Califano, Jr
Califano
Carter Friends Face Backroom Influence in Tonelli Case
A detailed report outlines ties between President Carter associates and labor leader Joseph Tonelli. It alleges attempts to influence the Tonelli indictment through Atlanta lawyers Irwin Stolz and W Homer Drake, including meetings, notes, and lobbying efforts amid a grand jury probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Joseph Tonelli
United Paperworkers International Union
Atlanta
Irwin Stolz
W. Homer Drake
Stolz
Carter
Yuteh
Georgia Appeals Court
Drake
Griffin Bell
Tonelli
Sea Island
Charles Kirbo
Kirbo
Justice Department
National Symphony
Symphony
Robert Lipshutz
Garden City’s Armory Shelter Impresses Stranded Students
A note from Milton and Donausay of Stillwater Oklahoma thanks Garden City Kansas residents for ten hours of shelter and meals at the armory on January 13. Sigma Nu and 180 travelers, including OSU students, praise the National Guard Red Cross drivers and a kind local couple who provided shelter and phone access during a blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kansas
Armory
Vail
Milton & Donausay
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma State University
Sigma Nu
Okies
National Guard
Red Cross
Mark L
USAY
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Southwest
Oklahoma
Colorado
Deerfield
GSA Probe Could Be Hurt by Solomon Replacement
Irwin Borowski warns that removing GSA Administrator Jay Solomon could undermine the corruption inquiry at the agency. President Carter and Jody Powell defend Solomon's performance while a replacement search proceeds after Solomon signaled possible departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Parry
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
General Services Administration
Irwin Borowski
GSA
Jay Solomon
Solomon
Borowski
Jody Powell
White House
Powell
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