Laetrile supporters press for freedom of choice
About 64 people gathered at a Lincoln meeting to back Laetrile therapy, arguing for patient autonomy in cancer treatment. Nebraskan advocates, led by Carol Norquest, promote legalization and educational efforts, citing cases, doctors using Laetrile, and a push to protect medical choice against government and medical opposition.
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Jana Miller
Carol Norquest
Omaha
North Platte
Bow Valley
Blue Hill
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Lincoln
John Birch Society
Nebraska Committee For Freedom of Choice
Casey J. Iverson
Bassett
Nebraska
Iverson
The
Birch Society
Norquest
Bill Steen
Sargent
Otis Miller
Ord
Lincoln Journal
Punk style and shock value define English youth trend
A description of punks in England, their extreme fashion and attitude. Teens bleach hair, wear torn jeans, leather jackets with studs, and use bizarre accessories. Designers imitate the look, while punks spoof mainstream fashion with a satirical, apolitical stance.
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England
Zandra Rhodes
Transportation outdistances food expenses
Washington DC reports that a government survey shows average American families spend more on transportation than on food. Car ownership rose from 1 to 1.3 autos per family between 1960-61 and 1972-73, with auto financing and fuel driving the rise, while food’s share fell from 24.4% to 20.1% as consumption at home stayed around 14%.
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Washington, D.C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
U.S. Department of Labor
Shopper price index advertising note at Woolco
A compact listing notes shopper price index items and premium advertising mentions. It references entities Natelsa Pier Richma Sears Wanek and Woolco with price or premium context. The fragment signals an ad related index across multiple brands and a department store presence.
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Natelsa Pier
Richma
Sears
Wanek' Woolco
Medical community debates Laetrile efficacy and patient rights
Omaha voices in Nebraska split between scientific proof that Laetrile is ineffective and emotional arguments for patient choice. Medical leaders urge proven cancer treatments, cautioning that Laetrile offers false hope and may delay effective care. Federal ruling will drive state action, with regulators monitoring any use and enforcing law once clarified.
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Nebraska Medical Assn
Arnold W. Lempka
Omaha
The
Medical Association
Nebraska
American Cancer Society
Association
House of Delegates
Gene Lilla
State’cancer Society
Lilla
John T. McGreer III
Lincoln General Hospital
State Cancer Society
McGreer
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Rex Higley
State Bureau of Examining Boards
Higley
Laetzile
Julia Hengley
Mass theologian urges moratorium on DNA research
The Rev Dr Stanley Harzikas dean of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline Mass urges a halt to recombinant DNA studies. He says the dangerous potential will become public knowledge and we will not tolerate further experiments in this area.
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Brookline, Mass
The
Holy Cross Greek, Orthodox School of Theology
Stanley Harzikas
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