Seminar Highlights Early Detection Of Cerebrovascular Diseases
About 50 physicians attended a seminar at Methodist Hospital on cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial diseases. Dr. Jesse E. Thompson and Dr. Sheff D. Olinger stressed early arteriography for diagnosis, noting better recovery when issues are detected in transient ischemia rather than after a stroke, and described symptoms from carotid to leg occlusions including headaches dizziness speech issues and potential gangrene in severe leg involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Methodist ‘Hospital
Jesse E. Thompson
University of Texas and Cochief of
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas
Sheff D. Olinger
University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Thompson
Doctors sought for Peace Corps medical team abroad
The Peace Corps seeks volunteers of medical doctors for two years abroad to serve 58 countries. By September half of the 140 corps staff doctors will have completed tours, with recruiting boosted after removal of an incentive. Demand remains strong but funding changes threaten replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ericson Washington
UPL
Peace Corps
Congress
Stanley C. Scheyer
Public Health Service
Ander
Ex-Convict Held In Illness Of Widowed Mother
Vincent McNamara 37 was arrested at Metropolitan Hospital on charges of attempted homicide for allegedly bringing arsenic tainted malted milk to his widowed mother Mary 65, who lay with ulcers and paralysis. Authorities noted arsenic traces in drinks McNamara delivered on visits during a recent two week period. He previously served time for attempted assault and was accused of posing as a doctor to molest airline stewardesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Vincent McNamara
Metropolitan Hospital
Mary McNa Mara
McNamara
Library Friends Hear Lee Brawner Speaker at Annual Meeting
Assistant state librarian Lee Brawner will address the Friends of the Lubbock City County Library at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Brawner, who led the Waco Public Library and worked with Dallas Public Library, will discuss library development and the emerging role of MORELY systems in Texas. The meeting includes a business session with election of new officers and a vote on amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brawner
Austin
Friends of the
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi opens world assembly in India
The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi addressed a two day assembly in India after expressing regret he did not come sooner to offer spiritual offerings for world peace. A mix of followers including Mia Farrow attended as devotees prostrated before him and presented flowers. The crowd of about 10 followers gathered in a stall auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer Delio
India
Fdiah
Mia Farrow
Saturdie
England
Beatles
Tax debate stalls as Mills demands spending cuts
Rep Wilbur Mills of Arkansas leads a stalled committee hearing on tax legislation. Treasury Secretary Fowler warns a tax hike is needed to curb the payments deficit while Fed Chair Martin expects higher rates unless the budget trims nonessential spending. Transportation Secretary Boyd says federal highway outlays for 1968 will be cut 5 percent to 4.1 billion.
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Vane
Wilbur de Mills
Dd. Ark
Mills
Garfney Ackley
Council of Economic Advisers
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
United States
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Pluvchl Enqiwey WU
Secretary of ‘Transportation
Alan S. Boyd
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Jesse Thompson
Monponset Inn
Halifax
Mass
Robert Claremont
Mds
Adetat
Balaries High
Cde
Eagues
Rps
Boston
Newrcomers Ward
Texas
Riverside
Businee and Finance Hoa
Weal
Aia Ae Ais
Maico
Bonneville
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