First child treated in womb for methylmalonic acidemia
April Murphy made medical history by being treated for a brain damaging birth defect methylmalonic acidemia while in the womb. March of Dimes researchers diagnosed via amniocentesis and gave the mother high dose vitamin B-12. April now five, on a low protein diet, with a baby sister on the way.
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Defeated candidate named to state insurance post
Gov. James R. Thompson appointed James Skelton, defeated in November’s bid for state treasurer, as assistant director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. Skelton, 39, formerly Champaign County treasurer and linked to a family pharmacy, will earn 36000 annually. He replaces Michael Hasten, who is on leave to coordinate cost-saving ideas from the governor’s task force.
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Churches affirming marriage sanctify mutual love in faith
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic observers reaffirm the sanctity of Christian marriage amid human realities. They note marriage unites spouses through Christ and Holy Spirit, fosters selflessness, and strengthens service to others, while acknowledging divorce or separation in certain cases to prevent further tragedies. The dialogue group, led by Archbishop Iakovos and Cardinal Baum, asserts a life together in God remains essential.
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