Cholestyramine Shows Promise in Cholesterol Reduction
Dr Robert Fuson of Duke University Medical School reported at the American College of Surgeons meeting in Chicago that daily cholestyramine reduced his blood cholesterol from 250 to 40 in three years and produced a 35 pound weight loss with no observed harm. He notes further testing is needed but believes this approach offers hope for obesity and heart-disease prevention.
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Chicago
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Daily Crossword And Cryptoquote Puzzles Feature Wordplay
A reader friendly page presents a daily crossword with clues such as gape and hollow stone and a cryptoquote puzzle. The Cryptoquote explains letter substitutions and notes that a famous quotation from 1967 is shown as an example.
Words of Wisdom from Experience
Dear Abby advises that some mentally deficient children should be placed in reputable institutions as adults reach the long term care stage. The letter argues that lifelong babying harms both the individual and family, suggesting institutional placement when needed.
Dear Abby columns on family, illegitimate child, and beard issue
A reader asks how to handle her brother's new baby by a different woman and whether to acknowledge the child. Abby dismisses the illegitimate label and advises minimal contact due to lack of connection. Another letter complains of a beard causing facial irritation and seeks solutions. Abby suggests gentler grooming until more reader advice arrives.
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Backstairs at the White House Role Of White House Newsmen
Washington report discusses the White House press corps and the relationship with the President. It explains reporters’ status as non government employees and the financial burden of travel on media, plus the balance between truth and defense in coverage.
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Istanbul at Night on the Bosporus Amid Sightings and Trade
Jim Bishop reports Istanbul where Europe and Asia meet and the Bosporus glistens. Turbulent currents of war and intrigue ripple through daily life from Grand Bazaar brawls to opium routes and a Westernized modern city.
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United Nations
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Filch defined as petty stealing from 16th century thieves’ argot
A word of the day explains filch meaning to steal usually something small or petty. The example notes a storekeeper seeing a boy filch candy.
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