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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1957

Page

3

Prevention Of Alcoholism By Nutritional Means Seen

Dr. Roger J. Williams of the University of Texas says a nutritional approach could prevent alcoholism within a few years with further research. He notes differences in appetite-regulating brain cells linked to nutrition and cites experiments where nutritional supplements reduced cravings in some cases. He also cites progress in detecting alcoholism-prone individuals through blood and urine chemistry.

Frank Carey Indianapolis Texas Roger J. Williams University of Texas The American Assn Williams

Nationalists Claim Sinking of 61 Red Chinese Vessels

Nationalist China asserted that its naval and artillery units sunk 61 Red Chinese vessels this year, including three gunboats in a sea battle off Fukien. The defense ministry also reported 9 percent of Red Chinese military personnel killed by Nationalist air force which has flown 10 000 sorties over the China mainland this year.

Taipei Formosa China Fukien Defense Ministry

Cigarette Warnings Fail To Curb U.S. Smoking

The Agriculture Department said health warnings linking smoking to lung cancer did not measurably cut cigarette use during August to October. Production and consumption figures show a record high, with output around 441 billion cigarettes and total U.S. consumption near 410 to 440 billion when tax free exports are included. The report notes shifts to filter cigarettes and more efficient use of tobacco leaf despite rising output.

Washington Agriculture Department Tabarco Department Business Week U.S Agriculture. Department

British Firm to Discontinue Development of Speedy Plane

The Saunders-Roe Aircraft Co. announced it will stop development of its SR177 fighter designed for about 1500 mph after West Germany chose not to purchase the plane. The British navy had asked for 100 units, but that order could not justify expanding production.

London Saunders- Roe Aircraft Co

Girl Operated On Alter Action Against Dad Takes Exercises

Judy Pippen eleven year old underwent emergency appendectomy after a court summons on her father. She began post operative exercises with limited mobility while under hospital care at Reid Memorial. Sheriff Cordell issued the custody summons as part of the legal action against her father.

Richmond, Ind Judy Pippen Reid Memorial Hos Pilal Judy Edward Cordell Pippen

Federal program optimistic for five months oil import cuts

Navy Captain M V Carson Jr, administrator, says the voluntary oil import reduction program should hold at about 991 500 barrels daily nation wide for the next five months. East of the Rockies the 12 month target is 771 500. west of the Rockies the next six months aim is 220 000 barrels daily. He cites Eastern States Petroleum & Chemical Corp of Houston and notes American Independent Oil Co has not cooperated.

Washington Navy M. V. Carson Jr Carson Rocky Mountains Eastern States Petroleum & Chemical Corp Houston American Independent Oil Co American Independent Rockies Silent Sun Tidewater Oil

Ape Like Boy Sought In Houston Teen Assault

Police hunted a teen described as a big ape like boy with a crew cut for the rape of a 17 year old girl in West University Place. The attack followed the Christmas night murder of 17 year old Jay Evans by a youth of similar age.

Houston West University Plac Jay Evans

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