Glaucoma Risks and Prevention Highlight Public Health Effort
The piece explains glaucoma as a leading cause of blindness in the United States and stresses early detection through regular eye exams for adults over 35. It notes heredity as a risk and praises glaucoma screening programs run by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness and affiliates. J H, a business leader, credits screening with preserving his sight after early diagnosis.
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United States
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
The
Society For
National Society
J.H
Lions Club
J. J
Lucille Ball Bets on Her Kids for Here’s Lucy
Lucille Ball signs contracts for her children Lucie 17 and Desi Arnaz IV 15 to appear in Here’s Lucy. Judge Robert Wenke approved in Superior Court. They will be paid 17600 first year 20400 second year 25000 third year with 20 percent invested in government bonds for their future.
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Los Angeles
Comedienne
Lucille Ball
Lucie
Desi Arnaz
Lucile Ball Productions
Lucy
Robert A. Wenke
Superior Court
Ana
Deal Arted
West Patrick Street
Frederick City
Frederick County
State of
Maryland
Ant
Antnktirom
Sara Rau Lee
J. Tyson Lee
Marian Rau Heater
James R. Heater
Frederick
Robert W. Russell
Sara RK. Lee
Circuit Court
Huntley Declines Pursuit of Political Life
NBC newsman Chet Huntley said politics is not his cup of tea in a letter to Helena District Judge Lester H. Loble. He noted he will focus on broadcasting rather than public office after earlier remarks in a magazine interview. He implied future political involvement is unlikely.
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Helen 4
Mont
Chet Huntley
NBC
Antique Show Planned Sept 6 8 in Marlboro
Sue D Williamson of Id Urbana School will represent the county at the ninth annual Tobacco Barn Show and Sale in Upper Marlboro September 6 to 8. The Maryland event draws dealers from 11 states and the District of Columbia, with space limited to 67 dealers. Proceeds go to St Thomas Episcopal Parish Croome and Brandywine.
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Sue D. Williamson
Id Urbana
Maryland
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Virginia
North Carolina
Florda
St. Thomas Episcopal Parish
Croome and
Brandywine
St Joseph College Opens 160th Year With Freshman Orientation
St Joseph College began its 160th year as 112 freshmen arrived on campus for orientation led by seniors. About 605 students are expected. classes begin Thursday under a new school calendar. The Rose Ceremony will honor freshmen with a rosebud from their big sister. The program includes readings, social activities, and Mass to open the academic year.
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St. Joseph College
Margaret Dougherty
St. Joseph Collees
Fleanne Vwerten
Board of ‘Trustees
Pvt Cole Wins Promotion To Private E-2
Army private Robert Cole of Union Bridge has earned accelerated promotion to Private E-2 while finishing in the top third of his basic training company. He achieved high overall marks in rifle marksmanship physical training and end of training proficiency.
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Army
Robert Cole
Union Bridge
Coal Group Challenges Maryland Pollution Amendments
A National Coal Association official told a Maryland public hearing that proposed anti pollution amendments lack sufficient data to justify tighter limits on particulate and sulfur emissions. He urged setting air quality goals, measuring current levels, and determining needed controls before statewide standards. The hearing drew about 50 attendees, with industry reps noting potential costs and the 1970 compliance deadline.
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Baltimore
National Coal Association
Maryland
State Board of Health and Mental Hygiene
Joseph W. Mullan
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co
Q. B. Burns
Luke
Burns
West Virginia
William Spicer Jr
Chemical Industry Council of Maryland
Health Board
Spicer
Snowball the dog Sucks Paw When Nervous in Creston
Snowball a year old cross between a cocker spaniel and a spitz stores a habit of sucking her right hind paw when sleepy or nervous. Fred Hohneke of Creston notes she usually retreats to a corner or under a chair to do it, and they first noticed the sound several months earlier last winter.
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Creston
Iowa
Snowball
Fred Hohneke
Hohneke
Fitness Commission To Push Youth Plans In Maryland
Burdette Terry of the Maryland Commission on Physical Fitness and Dr. Stephen K. Padassis announce a statewide Five-Point Youth Program to begin with the September school opening. It includes mandatory grade one medical exams, fitness testing, 15 minutes daily activity for grades 1–10, after school recreation, and swimming lessons from grade four, with regional symposiums by the President's Council on Physical Fitness.
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Burdette Terry
Maryland Commission On Physical Fitness
Setphen K. Padassis
Youth Activities Comittee
Maryland
Terry
City of Baltimore Department of Education
P.T.A
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Council On Physical Fitness
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Cole
Coal Group Reports
Fitness Commission
Margaret T. Russell
Court House
H. Reese Shoemaker, JR
Emmert R. Bowlus
Shoemaker & Smith Seltcitore
Count Street
Partir
Town House
Ucearne
Welch
U.S
Goetras
Mar. Hou
Rm” Osi
Gwaltney
Lucerne Party Pride
Wagner
Pascal Hoa
Wre Bey Rene Ty oTend
Mee
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