Heart drug could save 6500 lives annually
Chicago AP report says daily propranolol hydrochloride after a heart attack reduced overall death rate by 26 percent, potentially saving about 6500 lives each year from 350000 survivors. Study coordinators note benefits peak in first 12 to 18 months, with some side effects.
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Runners' Heart Health Improves With Endurance Race
A study of 12 male long distance runners, aged 23 to 60, in the 1979 Great Hawaiian Footrace shows HDL cholesterol rose 18 percent and triglycerides fell 22 percent after two weeks of intense training with brief rest. HDL changes tied to exercise amount and energy balance, with a rest-induced dip observed after a 70 hour break.
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Half Million Still Unregistered for Draft
Washington officials report more than 500000 young men have not registered for potential military service. Turnage, director of the Selective Service System, warned of prosecutions while noting a recent seven week drive yielded 880000 registrations. A grace period ends February 28 for late signups.
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Thomas K. Turnage
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U S and Italian president honor anti terrorism stand
President Reagan at a White House state dinner welcomed Italian President Alessandro Pertini and praised Italy for thwarting terrorists. The visit marked Americans gratitude for Brig. Gen. James L. Dozier's release after 42 days in Red Brigades captivity. Dozier attended the dinner with entertainment by Frank Sinatra and Perry Como.
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Students and educators hail congressional loan relief action
New York reports say Congress will not cut the government guaranteed student loan program. House Appropriations Committee added 1.3 billion emergency funds, over 300 million more than requested. Educators and students caution on loan terms, eligibility, rates, and future restrictions while praising retained access.
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UAW council backs latest GM concessions pact
In Chicago the UAW GM council endorsed the concessions contract by 92 percent with 25 of 324 delegates voting no. Rank and file voting on the deal is planned next week after informational meetings for about 2,000 top organizers in Chicago.
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