Immunology Could Offer New Cancers Weapons
Researchers explore the body's immune system as a potential cancer weapon. Animal studies show tumors shrink when immune defenses are manipulated, prompting renewed funding and focus from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Experts outline how lymphocytes histiocytes and macrophages attack cancer cells, and discuss early diagnostic potential of Carcino-Embryonic Antigen as a treatment monitor.
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Harold M. Schmeck Jr
New York Times
Washington
Man
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Allergy
Richard T. Smith
University of Florida
Gainesville
Phil Gold
McGill University
Montreal
Herbert J. Rapp
Georges Mathe
Hopital Paul-Brousse
Paris
Mathe
McGovern defense plan worth noting in presidential race
Editorial argues McGovern's plan to cut defense to about 55 billion by 1975 challenges Nixon's 90 billion budget. It defends gradual defense reductions, cautions overreacting to Laird criticisms, and notes potential economic and strategic impacts but sees merit in slowing arms race pressures.
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Sen. McGovern
United States
Pentagon
Nixon
Laird
McGovern
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Biochemical Judo Guides New Cancer Immunotherapy
The article reviews growing use of immunotherapy in cancer care, with 20 teams testing strategies to force cancer against itself and boost patient defense. It highlights BCG and immune-cell transfers, animal models, and new blocking and unblocking antibody concepts from Seattle researchers.
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Harold M. Schmeck Jr
New York Times
Washington
William D. Terry
Cancer Institute
Herbert F. Oettgen
Lloyd J. Old
Edward A. Boyse
Sloan-Kettering Institute
New York
Southern Illinoisan Editorial Leadership
John C. Gardner serves as editor and general manager while James K. Adams acts as business manager for the Southern Illinoisan newspaper.
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John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
Leo Durocher Stepped Aside as Cubs Manager
The announcement says Leo Durocher did not get fired but stepped aside due to disgust with pampered players. He transformed the Cubs from losers to pennant contenders, coaxing better performances from veterans and youngsters. The real loss is to baseball as a colorful, controversial figure departs Wrigley Field.
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Leo
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Lee
Cubbies
Leo the Lip
Letter to editor complains of reporting error by paper
Martin Bruyns of Herrin accuses The Southern Illinoisan of reporting the wrong date for the July school board meeting and asks the paper to publish a correction. He warns readers will see the paper as sloppy if errors continue and urges accuracy.
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The
Southern Ilinoisan
School
Southern Illinoisan
Observations on the Convention by R. Geoffrey Colvin
The article by eighteen year old R Geoffrey Colvin earns praise for its content style and insight. The piece is described as highly professional and among the best in this paper in recent times.
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The
Southern Illinoisay
R. Geoffrey Colvin
Col
Editor's Note on Letters to the Editor Address Requirements
The Southern Illinoisan reminds readers that letters published must include the writer's full address for verification. Signed submissions lacking a complete address may not be published.
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Southern Illinoisan
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