Toy Guns Fear Change in Western Toy Market
New York toy makers and retailers confront a backlash against violent playthings after MLK Jr death and RFK assassination. Firms like Gabriel Industries and Remco report declines and ad bans while NAB and Comics Code curb realistic gun advertising. Some stores drop or limit toy weapons. others study impacts on children.
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Weitnam
New York
Martin Luther King, Jr
Robert F. Kennedy
Jerome M. Fryer
Gabriel Industries, Inc
Fryer
Sears, Chhuck & Co
National Association of Broadcasters
NAB
Comics Code Authority
Mattel Toys
Expensive drug shows promise against leukemia treatment
New York reports Wadley Institute scientists at the International Society of Hematology conference say long term high dose L Asparaginase may be most effective for leukemia. Among 19 acute lymphatic leukemia patients, seven received large doses with six remissions. among 18 acute myelogenous cases, four of four large doses achieved complete remission. Prices could drop below a tenth with large scale production.
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New York
Dallas
Joseph Hill
Wadley Institute of Molecular Medicine
Joseph Roberts
Leukemia Society of America
Wadley
International Society of Hematology
Hill
Roberts
Dickens Posse Wins Palmetto Polo Tourney
The Dickens County Sheriff's Posse of Spur defeated the San Angelo polo club to win the world champion Palmetto Polo tournament in Arlington. The San Angelo team sought its fourth consecutive title in the three day event. Lamesa polo club finished third.
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Dickens County Sheriff's Posse
Spur
San Angelo
Lamesa Polo Club
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