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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1968

Page

10

Birth Pill Death Risk Minimized

Dr William F Mengert reports that about 60 million U S women use the contraceptive pill with a mortality risk from thromboembolic disease similar to the risk of childbirth. He notes 2 to 4 deaths per 10 000 births and says the pill's annual death risk is roughly that level.

San Francisco U.S William F. Mengert University of Illinois Menert

Kaiser Hospitals Plan Expansion Across West

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals announced an four year eighty million dollar program to expand and modernize facilities in California Oregon and Hawaii. Kaiser a nonprofit organization operates 19 hospitals with 3700 beds in the western United States.

Oakland UPI Kaiser Foundation California Oregon Hawaii Kaiser United States

Baby Falls Four Stories Survives West Side Window

A one year old girl Angela Gal ion fell four stories from a West Side apartment window during a party and landed on a bedspring, but survived in good condition. The fall occurred as her father Louis held her.

New York West Side Angela Galion Louis

Free life-size replica hearing aid offer ad

A local advert promotes a free true-life size replica hearing aid for hard of hearing readers. No cost or obligation, portable one-piece unit weighs under a quarter ounce with no head body wires. Limited supply, write Hearing Aids at 5230 Clark Ave Lakewood 90712 for yours.

Clark Ave Lakewood

Alcohol or Smoking Link to Heart Disease Debated

California physicians at the California Academy of General Practice meeting heard Dr. Leonard Scherlis say moderate alcohol does not raise coronary heart disease risk. He warned cigarette smoking markedly increases risk, especially for men aged 40 to 50, and cited high cholesterol hypertension high blood sugar abnormal ECG inactivity stress and obesity as factors. He endorsed jogging and dietary changes as preventive measures.

San Francisco UPI California Leonard Scherlis California Academy of General Practice Scherlis Division of Chiology University of Maryland

Relief for Numerous Itchy Conditions Offered by Biozene

Thousands suffer vaginal, rectal, or skin itching but may find relief with Biozene cream. The ad claims the cream soothes inflamed tissue and quiets nerves, stopping scratching and aiding natural healing. Address listed as Washington Blvd Los Angeles Calif for a large tube.

Washington Blvd Los Angeles Calif

Diet Advice Aimed at Preventing Coronary Troubles

Scherlis says significant diet impact occurs during childhood. He recommends skimmed milk ice milk margarine and reduced chocolate for a child’s diet to help prevent later coronary troubles.

Find a New Way of Life in Business Opportunities

Classified ads invite readers to explore business opportunities offering potential new income sources. The notice highlights available ventures, promising guidance and support for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a fresh start.

Country Club Pines at Lake Arrowhead Promises Virgin Land

An ad extols Lake Arrowhead area land as unspoiled and ready for weekend getaways or investment. It highlights an 18 hole golf course on site, underground streams, boating access, and proximity to Lake Arrowhead Village. Prices start at 7500 with 90 percent financing and 750 down, 92.03 monthly. Roads and utilities are noted as already in place.

Arrowhead Country Club Pines Lake Arrowhead Lake Arrowhead Village

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