Public cautions on leukemia remission claims
Researchers and press face danger of false hope after the Wadley Institute's claim of remission in 9 year old Frankie Hayes Jr. Experts warn remission is not a cure and stress careful reporting. Limited supply and high cost of enzyme treatment hinder progress while relapse remains common in pediatric leukemia.
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Frankie Hayes Jr
Wadley Institute
Dallas
J. K. Wadley
Texarkana
Joseph M. Hill
Joseph Roberts
Hill
Wadley
Frankie
Dallas County Medical Society
Board of Censors
Emil Frei III
University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Tumor Institute
National Cancer Institute
Houston Post
Frei
Danger In Mowing and Safety Precautions
The National Safety Council cites 26 million power mowers in use and about 100000 injuries yearly from blades throwing objects. Operators must study manuals, clear areas of bystanders, and never leave a running mower. A hospital room may cost $70 a day by 1970.
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National Safety Council
U.S
Good Public Relations Man Sorely Needed By Kremlin
Washington editorial argues the Soviet Union needs a PR push to win U.S. goodwill amid war aid to North Vietnam. It warns that continued Soviet support to Hanoi and tensions over detente threaten congressional trade liberalization and peace prospects.
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Kremlin
Washington
Moscow
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Europe
Congress
United States
Soviet Union
Army Officer Candidate Responds to Flag Burning Protest
A reader in the United States Army writes to The Avalanche Journal condemning the flag burning during a Vietnam protest march in New York City. The letter urges strong national respect and reflects personal military perspective.
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The
Avalanche Journal
New York City
United States Army
Kennedy
Jimmy Walker
United States
Johnson
Inflation fears rise as Vietnam war expands
Washington economists warn of potential inflation with increased troop buildup in Vietnam. Experts estimate US forces could reach about 500000 by next January, risking higher military spending while production shows small gains. The shift challenges earlier recession worries and hints at tax and monetary policy changes.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Lyndon Johnson
Vietnam
Johnson
Posaeton
Kennedy era missteps and Latin American policy critique
The author targets the 1961 Punta del Este delegation and the Alliance for Progress, arguing Kennedy and Dillon promoted ambitious aims without viable means. They claim the Bay of Pigs crisis, Cuban and Dominican upheavals, and rising Latin American poverty show misjudged policy. Johnson’s era is depicted as continuing failed promises and ineffective leadership.
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Punta del Este
Johnson
Kennedy
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
White House
Alliance For Progress
Cuba
Bay of Pigs
Russia
Kremlin
Ussr
Bobby
Bobby Kennedy
We Must Be Educated to Barter for Water
A High Plains Underground Water District spokesman discusses water shortage solutions and criticizes price focus. The letter cites Southern California's approach and urges lobbying in Avatin to build a master plan while noting the TWP Board’s focus and West Texas time allocation.
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Avalanche Journal
High Plains
California
Calif
Avatin
State Board
TWP Board
Sam
West Texas
Lillian Rountree
Senate panel backs bill to build 15 million homes in decade
The Senate Banking committee approved by one vote a plan to construct 15,000,000 homes over ten years at an estimated federal cost of 7.5 billion dollars. The aim is a decent home and suitable living environment for every American family. Lubbock hosts the first Dallas goodwill delegation visit since early in the war.
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Washington
Vietnam
Federal Reserve Board
Ancient
Delphi
U.S
United Nations
State Department
United States
Red China
Community of Nations
North Vietnam
Russia
Walt Rostow
Everett Dirksen
Chicago
Sue Stevens
Denver City
Latin America
Amazon
Senate Banking Committee
Lubbock
Dallas
McBride quotes and rumors swirl around 1935 Woodrow Wilson bills
The note mentions Treasury issued Woodrow Wilson hundred thousand dollar bills with twelve never returned and questions their whereabouts. It claims Bobby Kennedy used strong language toward President Johnson after Europe trip. It references a Truman quote about a critic of Margaret singing and a Senate probe into consumer product safety including lawn mowers.
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Treasury Department
Woodrow Wilson
The
Treasury
Bobby Kennedy
Johnson
Europe
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Castro
Juan Bosch
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