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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1979

Page

8

Calcium and osteoporosis advice from Dr Donohue

Several letters ask about calcium and vitamin D to slow osteoporosis. The doctor notes calcium supplements plus vitamin D may help some, with estrogen and fluoride in severe cases. Exercise is advised within pain limits, and precautions about hip fractures are discussed. Other readers request guidance on a frail grandmother with stomach issues and a claim about lecithin is debunked as unsupported by research.

Dr. Donohue Dr. Donahue E.C J.M D.E.C S.J

Prenatal Fluoride Regimen Claims Cure for Tooth Decay

Miami pedodontist Dr Frances Glenn reports a 97 percent chance a child will grow up with no cavities if the mother takes 2.2 milligrams of sodium fluoride daily from after the third month of pregnancy. Her study includes 800 children and notes dramatic esthetic improvements in the primary dentition.

Knight News Wire Miami Frances Glenn Glenn Liza Caridad Liza Migdalia Arteaga Journal of Dentistry For Children

Deceptive Exercise Advice From Dr Crane Clinic

A clinic column warns against jogging for women over 35, arguing brisk walking is preferable and that heavy exercise can sag the bust. It urges teenagers to build strong hearts, cites World War II rabbits as a morale example, and promotes a booklet on losing weight with a paid request form.

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Nevada defense seeks stay to save Bishop death row case

Public defenders Kirk Lenhard and George Franzen filed a last minute federal petition to halt Jesse Walter Bishop's August 27 execution in Las Vegas. Judge Harry Claiborne was to hear the bid, with Nevada AG’s office likely opposing. Bishop, convicted of the 1977 Las Vegas casino shooting, has said he does not fear death and maintains his rights must be protected.

Carson City Nev Jesse Walter Bishop Bishop U.S Harry Claiborne Las Vegas Nevada Attorney General’s Office Clark County Baltimore, Md Gary Gilmore Utah Gilmore John Spenkelink Florida John Evans III Alabama Atmore Ala Evans Nevada Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Courts

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