Time To Live Group Links FA Patients And Families
A column on Blair Bassler of Orange and his family details Friedreichs Ataxia FA a rare inherited nerve disease. Letters from relatives in Utah Nebraska and Arkansas reveal growing awareness and first contact with Raymond McCarthy head of the FA group founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1972. McCarthy cites about 50 US FA sufferers and notes a research focus at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Bassler
Orange
Calif
Friedreich
Ross Bassler
Helper
Utah
Blair
Norfolk
Nebraska
F. A
Mayo Clinic
Rogers
Arkansas
Tam
Raymond S. McCarthy
Friedreigh
America
P.O. Box
Oakland
McCarthy
United States
F.A
California
Anthony Lances
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Widow Seeks Social Security Answers and FA Group Update
A widow asks about benefits at age 60 from her late husband and potential rules if she remarries. The FA group urges FA sufferers to join for newsletters and research funds. Friedreich's Ataxia named for Nikolaus Friedreich, often leads to wheelchair use. average death about 36 but some live longer. Blair Bassler studies FA, drawing parallels to Sister Kenny's polio work and vaccine pace. McCarthy notes the FA group spans 27 states. reading the newsletter offers insight for wealthy critics and FA victims alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Bassler
Utah
Ives
Bassler
Sister Kenny
Kenny
McCarthy
F. A
Youth Voices Press Openings and Debates Across Campus
A survey of 420 college and high school students shows more than half want their views aired in establishment media and many have contributed to newspapers, yearbooks, or magazines. Students propose youth sections, youth staff, and occasional issues devoted to youth opinions, with debates on Vietnam drugs and social topics revealing active engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arid
Mark Benning
Metarie
Arthur Fletcher
Lynbrook
N.Y
Ron German
Republic
Lois Daniels
Lemont Pa
Mary Barry
Metairie
William Mueller
Richardson, Tex
Pete Zimmerman
Buddy Michaels
Metaire
Camille Fuesto
Nutley
N.J
Scholarships for Needy at W F West High Chehalis
A million dollar fund from William F West and Blanch E West funds college scholarships at W F West High School Chehalis. About one third of each graduating class gets aid. recipients may receive up to eight years of tuition. Since inception four years ago 292 grants total $82,500. The district selects recipients by need. The estate also funds athletic facility improvements with half the income for 10 years. The Wests donated 18 acres for the campus in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Wash
W. F. West High School
William F
Blanch E. West
West Estate
The
Wests
Probers of FDA told of drug deaths Washington
Senate panel heard that 10,000 patients were treated with a drug called Disease described as purified meat tenderizer. Surgeons warned FDA approval would be a disaster or idiotic amid safety questions. FDA Commissioner Schmidt denied industry domination claims and defended agency integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alexander Schmidt
Senate Health Subcommittee
Schmidt
of Washington University of St
Shealy
Weak laser used to study blood flow in the retina
A new eye research method uses a weak laser to measure retinal blood flow via the Doppler frequency shift. Researchers at the Retina Foundation Boston, supported by a $25,000 grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, aim to link ocular circulation with diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Sullivan
New York
Retina Foundation
Boston
Research To
Isaac Ben Sira
Tion
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Travenol Laboratories
C. Norman Shealey
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Henry Feffer
George Washington University
Earl Holt
Charles E. Riva
Ftetina Foundation
George B. Benedek
Massachuisetts Institute of Technology
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Redondo Beach Blvd
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Atlantic Ave
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Torrance
W. Carso
San Pedro
Gaffey ST
Distilley A
London
Dey
Gordon’ Gin
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Porvon's Rat Own Co.,ltd
Los Cerritos Mall
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American Express
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