Designer drug 2-CdA shows promise against hairy cell leukemia
Scripps Research Institute scientists report that 2-CdA, a rationally designed compound, killed cancer cells in 11 of 12 hairy cell leukemia patients after a seven day course. The drug features minimal side effects and low production cost, prompting hopes for broader cancer drug design using supercomputers.
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San Diego
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Dennis Carson
Carson
United States
Scripps Institute
AIDS treatment advances with bone marrow transplant aim
Johns Hopkins researchers report one AIDS patient showed no HIV virus in blood after high dose AZT and radiation followed by a donor marrow transplant. The patient died 46 days later from lymphoma. Procedure costs up to 200000 and results uncertain.
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Community debates skate park access and casino plans in Lorain County
Letters from Elyria and North Ridgeville residents urge compromise on a skateboarding ban and oppose a proposed Lorain County casino. Concerns address traffic, highway readiness, democratic access, and potential social costs, with residents urging public dialogue and broader civic consideration.
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Fly ash dumping concerns in Sheffield Township
Rosemary Wysinski of Olmsted Falls accuses Ohio Edison of fly ash dumping on Elyria Avenue in Sheffield Township over 30 years causing cancer deaths in neighbors and family. She calls for stopping dumping and compensation for affected families.
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Who Do Lorain Voters Choose for County Commissioner
Urias Meadows argues for John Bender as the best Democratic candidate for Lorain County Commissioner. He contrasts Blair and Bender’s public service and party fundraising, urging voters to choose the strongest qualified candidate without qualifiers.
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John Bender
Lorain County
Baseball Postponed On Good Friday For Reasons Unclear
Local note from Herbert Werner of Lakewood claims the April 10 Indians Yankees game was delayed by divine will to encourage viewing Jesus of Nazareth. He argues MLB should schedule doubleheaders on weekends and expresses strong faith as God watches over all.
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Chronicle Telegram Welcomes Letters to the Editor
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication. Submissions may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include your signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 Fax to 329 7187 if preferred.
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Gorbachev faces looming food riots amid Baltic crisis
A confidential briefing suggests Gorbachev confronts widespread hoarding from Georgia to Siberia fueling shortages in Moscow. Bush weighs delaying the Paris trade talks to pressure the Kremlin over Lithuania while considering airlifts to ease Russian city hunger and avert unrest.
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United States
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