Rhodes asked to veto donor info on Ohio licenses
Highway-Safet Director Donald D. Cook urged Governor Rhodes to veto a bill allowing donors to note organ donation on driver licenses. Cook warned it would be costly, create legal issues, burden law enforcement, and could clutter licenses with medical data. He cited $104,543 in obsolete forms and $400,000 yearly card redesign costs.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donald D. C
James A. Rhodes
Cook
Rhodes
Josephs Disease: Genetic Illness Strikes Descendants of Antone Joseph
In Oakland a clinic reveals Josephs Disease a fatal single gene disorder affecting over 100 descendants of Antone Joseph a Portuguese immigrant. Dr William Nyhan explains a 50 50 transmission with onset in 20s to 30s and eventual death while families grapple with stigma and choices about child bearing.
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Calif
Antone Joseph
Joseph
William Nyhan
University of California At San Diego
Oakland Children’s Hospital
Nyhan
Robert Rosenburg
University of Texas
National Genetic Foundation of New York
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David Balis
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Harold Herber
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Violet Weldon
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Four Boys Referred to Court Over Central School Break-ins
Four boys aged 11 to 13 were referred to juvenile court after break-ins at Central Elementary School on two weekends. Police report recovered items include three tape recorders a hammer and candy from a school sale with damages near 1000 dollars. Five tape recorders were taken two windows broken metal doors bent and louvers pried from classrooms. The youths face juvenile court disposition in Hamilton.
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Blood Pressure Screenings To Continue In Butler County
The Butler County Heart Fund and Middletown Fire Department offer free blood pressure checks this Saturday at Station 1 Clinton Street and Station 5 Central Avenue and Breiel Boulevard. Firemen will read readings from 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm as monthly screenings through February. Mrs. Imogene Powell notes 23 million Americans have high blood pressure, with only half aware and one eighth adequately controlled, highlighting risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Butler County Heart Fund
Middletown
Imogene Powell
Secretary of State Issues Pamphlet on Nine Amendment Questions
Ted W. Brown announced a pamphlet detailing the nine constitutional amendment issues on the November ballot. It will be distributed through local boards of education to inform voters.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ted W. Brown
Boards of Education
Brown
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