Quacks Happy? Americans Buy and Try Fraud Promoters
An AP Newsfeatures examination reports widespread quackery in cancer weight and nutrition schemes. Promoters prey on fear with products like royal jelly and APC pills, while experts warn most claims lack evidence and some cures are deadly. Government action occurs but schemes persist. seek medical advice and BBB or FDA contact before trying miracle products.
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National Better Business Bureau
Arthur S. Flemming
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Flemming
Maye A. Russ
NBBB
Miss Russ
Better Business Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
S Department
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Gas Pedal Accident Kills Two Shoppers in Miami
An out of gear car jumped onto a crowded sidewalk near a Miami department store during Christmas shopping. Margaret Powell, 43, and S. C., both pedestrians, were killed. David Ortiga sa, 34, and another man were among the injured while a woman who was exiting the car bumped the gas pedal.
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Miami
Fla
Margaret Pwell
S. C
Ants steal oil in Oklahoma tech shop theft lapse
The Oklahoma State Tech jewelry department traced an oil theft to ants attracted by fish oil in a watch lubrication device. In one night the ants drained enough oil to lubricate 100 watches.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Oklahoma State Tech
SatisFaction Not Achieved by Bribes Says Psychiatrist
Dr Ralph D Rabinovitch of Northville Michigan argues that inducements like cars or suits do not foster genuine study discipline. He urges that education should be pursued for personal satisfaction rather than material gain as America seeks real progress in learning. Halley's Comet is slated to reappear in 1986 and a note on dame schools recalls colonial teaching by fireplace.
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Toledo, Ohio
Ralph D. Rabinovitch
Northville
Mich
America
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