Red Cross blood donations lag demand in region
Cathy A. Monroe reports that last year regionwide blood donations failed to meet hospital needs for 140 facilities including 12 in Jackson, Williamson, Perry, Franklin and Randolph counties. Jeannette Hibbits notes blood from other regions was sent to St. Louis area. only 2 percent of donations expire unused. Plasma is diverted to create products like cryoprecipitate.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Red Cross
St. Louis
Jeannette Hibbits
Jackson
Williamson
Perry
Franklin
Randolph
Jerry Duchinsky
Hibbitts
Understanding blood types and donation basics
The text explains the four major blood types O A B AB with Rh factor, and how type O is universal. It covers how blood typing is done during donations, donor eligibility by age and health, and notes on the Red Cross history, blood processing costs, and the shift to blood components for treatment.
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Red Cross
Aged Boomers to Dominate 1980s Population Growth
The largest and fastest growing group in the nation during the 1980s will be those aged 35 to 44, with more than a million members added each year. By 1990 about 32 percent of the population will be 25 to 44, up from 24 percent in 1970.
Better education for all youths could combat rising crime rate
Readers weigh in on education and crime. A 70 year old writer argues that improving marketable skills and education reduces crime, referencing Japan’s literacy rate and urging taxpayers to fund better schooling now. Other letters discuss speech habits and family dynamics, urging frank, constructive feedback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
United States
A Guide Through Toys Past by Erma Bombeck
Erma Bombeck reminisces about toys of yesteryear and why modern video games may be overhyped. She recalls Horse, Ping Pong Table, Frankenstein Doll, Dolly and Bob gerbils, leather bound encyclopedias, a plastic pool, and ice hockey sticks, noting costs, mishaps, and family dynamics with humor.
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Erma Bombeck
Yesteryear
Frankenstein
Dolly
Bob
Eve
Deborah Johnson and John Otey Engagement
Deborah Lynn Johnson and John Samuel Otey announce their engagement. The bride is the daughter of Walter Johnson of Carbondale and the late Mrs Johnson. The groom is the son of Hallie McIntosh of East Peoria and the late Sam Otey of Marion. Both work for SIUC Police. May 22 wedding planned.
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Deborah Lynn Johnson
John Samuel Otey
Dauhter
Walter Johnson
Carbondale
Hallie McIntosh
East Peoria
Sam Otey
Marion
Miss Johnson
Carbondale Community High School
John A. Logan College
Carterville
SIUC
Otey
East Peoria High School
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Joan Miller
Memorial Hospital of
Memorial
Southern Illinois
Bill Livesay
Herb Fink
Oakland ¢ Main
Orlando
Japan
America
High Point
N.C
High
Syracuse
Wit’s End
Candian Salvation Army
Deborah Johnson and
John Otey
Your County Health Improvement’ Association
Ft. Dearborn
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Fort Dearborn Life Insurance
Professional Steam
Carpetclean
West Frankfort
Bane-Clene Corp
Bening Square
Sponsored
National Office of Program Development, Inc
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