Quinlan near death as vigil continues in New Jersey
Karen Ann Quinlan, long in a coma after a court battle over her right to die with dignity, shows no improvement. Her parents Joseph and Julia Quinlan keep an all night vigil at Morris View Nursing Home as pastor Rev. Thomas J. Trapasso administers last rites amid privacy requests and ongoing medical uncertainty.
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AMA rejects laetrile as useless at convention vote
At the AMA annual convention the House of Delegates voted 249 to reaffirm that laetrile has no proven value as a cancer treatment. Some doctors urged over the counter access but were defeated amid concerns about toxicity and a fatality linked to laetrile. Delegates also urged reconsideration of Red Cross blood storage participation.
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Rosalynn Carter Urges Harassment-Free Life for Homosexuals
During a western tour Rosalynn Carter called for an end to harassment of homosexuals and avoided answering whether Amy would be taught by a gay teacher. She urged UN or OAS action over arms buildup in Latin America and discussed tariff preferences for Ecuador and Venezuela.
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