New Drug Duo Helps Elderly Patients Avoid Institutional Care
Two Michigan researchers reported at an American Medical Association meeting that a combination of reserpine and methylphenidylacetate can calm and stimulate elderly patients with behavioral problems. In a trial of 215 female mental patients, most showed improved cooperation and renewed interest, enabling home care by family doctors rather than hospitalization.
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Boston
American Medical Assny
Michigan
John T. Ferguson
William H. Funderburk
Traverse City State Hospital
American Medical Assn
Robber Loots Detroit Grocery Before Wind Blows Army of Onlookers
Detroit police report a knife robbery at a local grocery last night. Owner George Jacob chased the thief, who fled with $256 and left $80 in bills in the wind. Passers-by recovered $38, the thief about $175, and vanished into the night.
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Detroit
George Jacob
Jacob
Burned Girl Found Near Slate Dump
In Manchester Kentucky 16 year old Wilma Reid was found unconscious near a burning slate dump with head injuries and chemical burns. Sheriff Daniel Davidson said recovery progress will be assessed and elbert Reid the father reported driving her to near their home and sending her to walk the remaining distance.
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Manchester
Wilma Reid
Daniel Davidson
Elbert Reid
Nautilus Starts Nuclear Fleet Record
Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas says the atomic submarine Nautilus marks the start of the navy shift from steam to nuclear power after a 21 hour Long Island Sound cruise. Lewis L. Strauss and others aboard observed crash dives and deep water maneuvers as Nautilus previously set a 1300 mile submerged record in 84 hours.
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Groton
Conn
Charles S. Thomas
Navy
Thomas
Long Island Sound
Atomic Energy Commission
Lewis L. Strauss
Crutches Enable Hunter Johnnie Anderson’s Big Kill
Kerrville Texas resident Johnnie Anderson used a rocking chair equipped blind to hunt while on crutches after a fall. He shot a fat gobbler on opening day and then bagged a deer the next day.
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Kerrville
Tex
Johnnie Anderson
Money Tightens Hit Fast Growing Regions Hard
The piece notes tighter money and pricier borrowing will pinch rapidly expanding regions like the West South and Midwest farming states that rely on imported funds. It cites Arizona where growth attracts out of state financing and describes farmers seeking credit for machinery as instalment terms tighten.
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New York
Midwest
Arizona
Bureau of Business Research
University of Arizona
Bureau
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