Tuskegee syphilis study questioned by director doubts
Washington AP report details a 40 year Public Health Service study in which about 600 Black men from Tuskegee were observed as autopsies traced syphilis effects. Many received no effective treatment. penicillin arrived but was not provided to subjects. The current PHS leader says the moral issues were grave then and remain.
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Washington
U.S. Public Health Service
PHS
Tuskegee
Ala
J.D. Millar
PHS’ Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Miller
Millar
CDC
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Dockery in Hope Arkansas
Mrs Beatrice Walker hosted a surprise birthday party at her home Saturday night July 22, 1972 honoring Mrs Mattie Lee Dockery of Little Rock Arkansas. Ten guests attended the table featured a lace cloth with summer flowers and gifts were given to the honoree. Also notes on Tuskegee Study deaths and life expectancy effects on black men cited. The Star Publishing Co in Hope Arkansas announces staff and rates.
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Beatrice Walker
Mattie Lee Dockery
Little Rock
Arkansas
Farm Bureau head laments platform provisions
William J. Khufuss of the American Farm Bureau Federation voiced disappointment at a news conference during Democratic platform hearings in Little Rock. He argued the welfare plank promises guaranteed income, opposed higher minimum wage and foreign trade limits, and urged farmers to earn income in the market rather than from the treasury. He noted rising costs but said U.S. food costs remain the world’s lowest and predicted meat prices would ease as production increases.
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Little Rock
William J. Khufuss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Democratic Party
Nixon
Khufuss
U.S
Democratic Platform Committee
Platform
U. S. Treasury
Gross National hike lifts market to new high
Solid second quarter profits and an 8.9 percent GNP surge sparked a strong stock market run. The Dow Jones average rose about 25 points over two trading days to 935.36 as major firms like Chrysler posted sharp gains. RCA also more than doubled its quarterly profit, while First National City Bank cited a 16 percent earnings increase across 748 companies.
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New York
GNP
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
First National City Bank
RCA
Nixon
U.S
Patterson and Pruden Named as 1972 Representative Candidates
The Star announces candidates for public office pending General Election action on November 7, 1972. Larry S. Patterson and Mrs. Jerri Pruden are listed as contenders for Representative.
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The
Star
Larry S. Patterson
Jerri Pruden
Pipeline price fight hinges on Anadarko project timing
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co said its Anadarko pipeline and a cost-adjustment provision are essential to avoid steep rate increases for large industrial customers. Without the project, average gas cost could jump to 40.12 cents per thousand cubic feet from 32 cents, despite the current 32-cent tariff. The company urged the PSC to approve the tariff and clause, arguing financing depends on the rate decision amid a gas shortage.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Louisiana Gas Co
Anadarko
State Public Service Commission
PSC
Arkla
Commission
Melwood V. van Scoyoc
van Scoyoc
Federal Power Commission
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Wendell Phillips
O. N. Dennis
California
Tressie McKinney
San Diego
Alvin Dennis
Los Angeles
Odell N. Dennis, Jr
Salinas
Alma Giles
San Jose
Lavenia Simpson
San Francisco
Ics
Americal Medical Association
Hope Star
Star of Hope
Consolidated
Star Building
Walnut St
Hope
Ark
P.O
Area
Hope, Ark
Star Publishing CO
Alex. H. Washburn
Paul H. Jones
Mary Anita Laseter
Esther Hicks
Donal Parker
Wanda Powell
Sibyl Parsons
C. M. Rogers, Jr
Alice Kate Baker
Virginia Hiscott Mechanical Department
Billy Dan Jones
D. E. Allen
George Smith, Jr
Jo Ann Arnett
Judy Gray
Betty Bain
Mary C. Harris
Janice Miller
Janet Smith
Emily Gunter
Associated Press
AP News
Ass'n
Arkansas Press Ass'n
Arkansas Dailies, Inc
Poplar
Memphis
Hempstead
Nevada
Lafayette
Howard
Pike
Clark Counties
Ford Ltd
W. Second St
Hope, Arkansas
Olen Overturf
Caddo Area
Texarkana
Ely
Minn
Ricky Hogue
Teddy Price
Dick Overturf
Billy Tolleson
Frank Roy
Mike Middlebrooks
Alan Foster
Jay Rowe
Ricky
Betty Berry
Bureau
Greenling-Ellis Co. , Ae
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