American Cancer Society launches annual crusade amid rival fundraisers
The American Cancer Society begins its Annual Cancer Crusade aiming to raise about 185 million dollars, while noting many competing groups with similar names siphon donations. ACS, founded in 1913, runs three program areas research education and patient service with 2.5 million volunteers and 3,242 chapters, and relies on private gifts with 16 percent fundraising costs in 1984.
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The
American Cancer Society
ACS
United States
National Cancer Institute
National Charities Information Bureau
Union Square West
New York
Council of Better Business Bureaus
Wilson Boulevard
Arlington
Certified Public Accountants
National Charitable Information Bureau
Baby Eric James Adell born in Kansas City Kansas
Mr and Mrs Stan Adell Clathe name their new son Eric James Adell born August 9 at Shawnee Mission Hospital Kansas City Kan weighing nine pounds eight ounces He has a sister Adrienne six and a brother Joel two Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Adell and Mr and Mrs Dale Cox Great grandparents include Charles Mayer Crestview Nursing Home Mrs Catherine Mayer and Mrs Russell Portsmouth Ohio
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Stan Adell
Clathe
Eric James Adell
Shawnee Mission Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Eric James
Adrienne
Joel
Charles Adell
Olive
Dale Cox
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ottawa Elks Bridge Winners Shine On Monday Night
Doris Mefford and Bob Miller took first overall at the Ottawa Elks Bridge Club. Freda Gilmore and Julia Brooks finished second, while Jake and Lafe Haughn secured third.
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Ottawa
Tall Awareness Promoted by Cincinnati Tall Group
In Cincinnati, a tall people group meets to discuss the challenges and joys of height. Shelly Haynie, 5 feet 11 inches, leads High Cincinnatians with a policy for members and a focus on promoting fall awareness. Also in Stillwater Oklahoma State University offers tips for selecting quality bakeware and cookware focusing on heat conduction, flat bottoms, close covers, sturdy knobs, easy handling, aesthetic finish, easy cleaning, and balanced weight to prevent tipping.
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Cincinnati
Stillwater
Okla
Sue Herndon
Oklahoma State University
Education's Future In Trouble
Cincinnati AP reports sociology professor Theodore C Wagenaar says the future of education is in trouble after studying 45 000 high school seniors. He cites declining aptitude among education majors, lower course completion, and fewer students choosing teaching as standards rise and compensation remains low. He warns of a looming teacher shortage due to rising student numbers and tougher college requirements.
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Cincinnati
Theodore C. Wagenaar
Miami University
Wagenaar
National Center For Education Statistics
Crossed line interrupts family with call girl sales pitch
In Liverpool a faulty circuit routed a call girl's sales pitch to a family. The anonymous father called it disgusting while BT engineers rewired the circuit to fix the error.
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Liverpool
England
British Telecom
National Telecommunications Company
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Crestview
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S. Elm
Russell
Alice Brooks Crafts
Ottawa Herald
Northern Blvd
Woodside
Alice Brooks
AFT
United Methodist Gym
Nina Underwood
Kurt Zahner
Wellsville, KS
Levin's
White
Pittsburg
Hallmark
America
Eureka
South Main ST
Kansas
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