Cancer Survival Chances Improved
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company finds improved five year survival prospects for localized cancers when diagnosed in 1950 64 versus 1940 49. Data from the National Cancer Institute End Results Evaluation Program show notable declines in excess mortality in the first five years after diagnosis for colon rectal and prostatic cancers with age related differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Neverless
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
National Cancer Institute
Metropolitan
Welfare Revision Seen Hiking Costs
Annapolis AP Gov Mandel council estimates Nixon welfare reform could cost Maryland $15.7 million in the first year. A future-year rise is possible if enacted. The plan would set a $2,400 annual minimum for a four-person family and allow aid to the working poor. Mandel welcomed the idea as potentially improving the federal program even if savings are modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Council of Economic Advisers
Nixon
Congress
United Service Equipment Company formed from four divisions
Standard International Corporation consolidates four divisions into United Service Equipment Company in Murfreesboro Tennessee. The move merges Procon Industries Detroit Colerain Products Cincinnati Epco Los Angeles and the former United Service Equipment Murfreesboro into one expanded division serving vending hospital and institutional food service markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard International Corporation
NYSE
Food Service
United Service Equipment Company
USECO
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Procon Industries
Detroit
Colerain Products
Cincinnati
Epco
Los Angeles
United Service Equipment
Murfreesboro, Tenn
Fever blisters and the herpes virus mystery
Fever blisters recur on the lip edge and involve the herpes simplex virus. Primary infections occur in children inside the mouth, while recurrences link to stress and sun exposure. The National Institute of Dental Research studies the virus and methods to control it, with findings on antibodies and immune factors. University of Pennsylvania studies test stress effects on fever blisters and canker sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute of Dental Research
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Maryland
University of Pennsylvania
Perkins completes basic training at Fort Jackson
Larry G. Perkins 20, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Perkins of Hansonville, RFC 3, recently completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina. He received instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and army history and traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry G. Perkins
Kenneth L. Perkins
RFC 3
Hansonville
Ft. Jackson
City parks host track day and Showmobile visit
Frederick Parks and Recreation Commission holds a city track and field day at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday with girls and boys events. Next Monday the Maryland state Children's Theatre Showmobile visits Baker Park Band Shell for an evening free performance of The Good Witch of Boston featuring Mother Goose and her gander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Parks and Recreation Commission
City
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Maryland State Children’s Theatre Association Showmobile
Boston
Baker Park
Frederick High School
Maryland
Carroll Students Complete Summer Driver Education
Fifty one students finished a 45 hour summer driver education course at South Carroll High School under Ralph Holweck. The program covered perception hazards decision making and proper driving actions with additional sessions on alcohol and drugs. Local police and area dealers provided demonstrations films and on road instruction with thanks to community supporters.
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South Carroll High School
Ralph Holweck
Margaret Cool
Ruby Blanton
Gail Mercer
Sue Bankert
Debbie Bishop
Mary Horton
Dawn Hall
Linda Duncan
Nancy Wilson
Debora Smith
Connie Creamer
Diane Lamb
Debbie Schnerholtz
Debbie McGee
Robin Thomas
Denise Plummer
Debbie Kinsler
Sharon Smith
Kathy Iser
Lineta Elder
Marcie Fincham
Sylvia Lantz
Terry
Westminster Barracks
Maryland State Police
Dominic Dastilio
Staup
C & L Cycle Shop
Eldersburg
Cor
Jones Motor Inc
Mt. Airy
Bohn Pontiac
Westminster
Barnes Motors
Westminster Motors
Holweck
False Teeth Adhesive Ads Offer Fuller Hold
An advertisement promotes FASTEETH Denture Adhesive Powder to provide a longer, firmer, steadier hold for dentures. It emphasizes denture fit as essential to health and advises regular dental visits.
Army Band and Soldiers Chorus Set for Montgomery College Concert
The Soldiers' Chorus of the US Army Field Band joins the 100 piece Army Band for a free public outdoor concert at Montgomery College Rockville on Tuesday August 19 at 8 p.m. The 25 voice chorus and 100 musician band have toured extensively worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Chorus
United States Army Field Band
Kings of the Highway
Montgomery College
Rockville
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
Europe
Far East
Central America
United States Army
Fine Arts
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Goodloe
E. Byron
Capitol
Katherine Byron
Kathryn Wolfe
Congressional
Byron
William D. Byron
Katharine Byron
J. Glenn Beall, Sr
Toyota
Christophee Ki Custer
W. Patrick St. Frederick
Garst Paint Center, Inc
Frederick Maryland
von Schrader
Patrick Shopping Center
Units Combined By Ltd. Invi
City Track and Field
CTA
Old
Solomon Grundy
Mother Goose
Ren
Children’s Theatre Association
Carroll
Mike Stevens
James Gray
K. C. Day
Ed Poulson
North Carroll High School
Army Band
Atheys
Quynn
East Patrick ST
Falangea Ates Had
Crcompany
Frederick
Singer
Inger Company
Holter Agency
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Fet
F&t
Nsurance
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