Longevity Lipoprotein Difference Seen in Leningrad Men
Joint Soviet American heart studies report a lipoprotein type 20 percent higher in Leningrad men than in Moscow and U S cities. Linked to lower heart disease risk and potential longevity, the finding prompts further study and exploration of environmental or genetic factors. A program to test artificial heart devices in animals is advancing.
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Washington
UPI
Robert I. Levy
National Heart and Lung Institute
Leningrad
Moscow
Levy
United States
Soviet Union
Air Force rejects Matlovich appeal over discharge
Secretary John L. McLucas upholds the discharge of Tech Sgt. Leonard Matlovich, a 12 year veteran with Vietnam service, after a military board recommended a general discharge for his sexual orientation. A temporary restraining order was sought in Washington. Matlovich vows to pursue federal court action if needed.
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Hampton
UPI
Air Force
John L. McLucas
Tech
Leonard Matlovich
Matlovich
Vietnam
Langley Air Force Base
US District Court
Washington
Administrative Military Board
Col
Alton J. Thogersen
Langley
American Civil Liberties Union
U.S. Supreme Court
Judge orders county to issue escorts licenses
District Court Judge Charles Thompson ruled county officials must issue business licenses to two escort firms, Femmes De Nuit Escort Bureau at 3421 Industrial Road and Playgirl Escorts at 3855 Mountain Road, after finding no legal basis to deny approvals from the Oct. 7 vote. Licensing Director Tex Gates had urged denial citing policing difficulties and missing escort lists. Attorney Alan Andrews represented the firms.
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District Court
Charles Thompson
County Commission
Femmes de Nuit Escort Bureau
Industrial Road
Playgirl
Mountain Road
Tex Gates
Alan Andrews
Escort Services
Convicted As Pusher Petersen Found Guilty by Jury
Dale Allen Petersen 28 a freelance designer was found guilty by a U S District Court jury after 35 minutes of deliberation on distribution of a controlled substance He allegedly sold one ounce of heroin to a federal narcotics agent March 18 outside the Villas Apartments and retrieved another ounce from an apartment Defense attorney Charles Garner argued against the evidence as illegally obtained without a warrant.
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Dale Allen Petersen
U.S. District Court
Petersen
Villas
Charles Garner
Woman shoots foster mother and flees in 100 mph chase
Natasha Barner, 26, sought custody of her 2 year old and tried to kidnap the foster child in Kentwood, shooting the foster mother, firing at a milkman, and leading police on a high speed pursuit that ended in a Grand Rapids crash. Barner was jailed on attempted murder and car theft charges with possible additional kidnapping counts.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
UPI
Kentwood
Diane Barner
Natasha
David Blouw
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