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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1976

Page

4

One Man’s Fight To Live Linked To Legionnaires’ Disease

Jerry F. Shope of Saltillo Pa. fell ill after attending the Pennsylvania American Legion Convention in Philadelphia with four fellow legionnaires. He lies in critical condition at Milton S Hershey Medical Center as doctors seek the unknown cause of a pneumonia like illness that has killed 25 nationwide.

Hershey Jerry F. Shope Saltillo Philadelphia American Legion Shope Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Pennsylvania State University Mildred Getwell Janes Hagner Tennioh Wildwood, Alj Jersey Shore Huntington Hospital Medical School Hospital Shane Aber

Carter settles a class action in Plains Baptist Church

In Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter helped end the ban on women reporters in his all male Bible class after a quiet ruling by church leaders. Pastor Bruce Edwards said the church is not anti women and will continue excluding female tourists while permitting women reporters assigned to Carter’s Sunday school. The incident follows a weekend surge of Carter watch tourists swelling pews and altering local business. A traveling rainbow clown group distributed peanuts on Main Street as Plains embraces the unusual attention.

Plains Jimmy Carter Plains Baptist Church Bruce Edwards Carter Jody Powell Edwards Clarence Dodson Main Street

Debrox Drops Ear Wax Help Cited By Medical Ads

A physician recommends Debrox Drops for earwax removal after a man named Mr. Pike regained hearing in his left ear. The advertisement claims Debrox is widely prescribed, affordable, and can prevent buildup with regular use.

Pike Centinues Tor Pike Saver Springs

Preparation H Cream Shows Relief For Hemorrhoidal Symptoms

Doctors report Preparation H provides quick relief from hemorrhoidal pain itching and swelling. The ointment and suppositories shrink inflamed tissues without a prescription and have proven helpful in many cases.

Sprung spine disease from whiplash and lifting injuries

Health Q A discusses how a spine can become sprung from trauma such as whiplash falls and lifting. It warns of pain and nerve-related symptoms, urges expert care from a Precision Chiropractor, and promotes spine care classes at orthopedic offices with contact details.

Iust Ihopedic 47Th St Long Reach Cail

U.S. to Take In 3000 More Indochinese Refugees

About 3000 Indochinese refugees, mainly from Laos Vietnam and Cambodia, will be flown from Thailand to the United States this month. ICEM projects over 3000 monthly arrivals until the 10000 quota is filled, with 7000 plus already in Thailand and few other nations willing to accept them.

Bangkok Thailand U.S Laos Vietnam Cambodia Tive United States Albert Corcos Intergovernmental Committee For European Migration ICEM U.N. High Commissioner For

Shotgun kills armored truck guard in Miami shooting

In Miami a gunman killed Wells Fargo guard Maris Alvarez, 64, and seriously wounded Elias Barraza, 48, when two shotgun blasts shattered a window during a routine pickup. The gunman sped off after another guard opened fire. Alvarez died at a local hospital during surgery.

Miami Wells Fargo Maris Alvarez Elias Barraza

Arizona Man Walks on Water Discovery AQUA SOLE

TIDENIX AZ A new product AQUA SOLE claims to let users feel like walking barefoot on soft grass. The water filled insole supposedly cushions weight evenly, shapes to the foot, and relieves pressure spots as wearers use it. Available at leading stores.

Tidenix Usera

Unsafe for alcoholics Dr Fox disputes a return to drink

Dr Vernelle Fox of Alcoholism Services argues abstinence is the sole goal for alcoholics. She says drinking moderation is unsafe and that many with complex dependencies may not be able to resume controlled drinking, despite studies suggesting possible moderation in some cases.

Chicago Vernelle Fox Journal of the American Medical Association Fox Alcoholism Services Long Beach General Hospital Rand Corp

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