Link Between Thalidomide and Vitamin B Deficiency in Births
Scientists explore a possible link between thalidomide use during pregnancy and riboflavin or vitamin B deficiency in offspring. Dr Josef Warkany's rat studies show malformations when riboflavin is restricted, with more severe defects when a vitamin B antagonist is added. The work parallels human thalidomide cases and suggests vitamin B interaction as a factor in birth defects.
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Cincinnati
Warkany
Elyria Awards Contracts for Ice Rink and Two Pools
The Elyria Board of Control awarded Midwestern Pool Co. the $278,180 project to build an ice rink and two pools at North and South Recreation Fields, with work to start immediately. The total may vary to $274,580 depending on gas or electric power for compressors, and the committee aims to complete 180 working days while balancing weather and street work.
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Elyria
Elyria Board of Control
Charles V. Neeson
Midwestern Pool Co
Dayton
Neeson
Hoagland
Recreation Board
Elyrians
Duffey St
North Recreation Field
Abbe Rd
North Field
South Recreation Field
East Ave
6Th St
Two Lorain Doctors Reported as Thalidomide Recipients
FDA official says two Lorain County physicians received experimental thalidomide along with 62 other northeastern Ohio doctors. FDA inspectors have checked recipients, ensuring destruction or return of the drug. Thalidomide samples circulated to about 1,100 doctors nationwide in the past three years.
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Lorain
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
George R. Fowler
Detroit
FDA
Lorain County
Ohio
Fowler
Israel Protest May Hinder Soblen Return
A British order to fly Dr Robert Soblen to the United States faced Israeli opposition. Tel Aviv officials protested any move by El Al to transport the convicted Soviet spy, who remains under life imprisonment for wartime spying. Diplomatic protest could follow.
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London
UPI
Israel
Great Britain
Robert Soblen
United States
el al Israel Airlines
Soblen
Tel Aviv
Britain
el al
el al Line
Russia
Israel Transport Ministry
Home Office
New York
Eal
U.S
United Sniates
Carrry Soblen
Jerusalem Post
Phoenix woman seeks abortion trip after thalidomide case
Mrs. Finkbine, a Phoenix television personality, seeks a travel plan to Europe to obtain an abortion amid legal limits in Arizona. Doctors warned a Caesarean if not done by Sunday, and she and her husband booked a flight from Los Angeles to Europe with SAS, aiming for Sweden where other affected mothers reportedly terminated pregnancies.
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Phoenix
Ariz
UPI
Thej
Sherri Finkbine
Los Angeles
Europe
Arizona
Finkbine
Dayton city commissioner vanishes after vice probe
Police tie disappearance of City Commissioner David Pottinger to a personal probe into vice and gambling. Pottinger was last seen Wednesday night after a commission meeting. his blood-stained station wagon was found near his home and blood matched his. Authorities note Pottinger carried $2100 intended for boat purchase.
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Dayton
Omo
UPI
David F. Pottinger
Robert Zips
Pottinger
Paul Young
Young
Martha
Dave
Commission
Elyrian bound over to grand jury on dope count
Elyria man John P. Radican 23 and Arlie P. Bush 53 were bound over to a federal grand jury on conspiracy to import and transport narcotics. A customs agent testified Radican admitted sending 280 in money orders to a Korea-based contact for heroin shipment.
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Elyrian
Grand Jury
Dayton
Elyria
U. S
Robert L. Snell
John P. Radican
University of Dayton
Arlie P. Bush
Newport
U.S
Radican
Bush
Korea
United States
Cleveland Customs Office
Seoul
John Spillman
Spillman
Joseph Martin
County Board backs 13 mill levy for admin building
Old County commissioners approve submitting a 13 mill levy to voters in November for a five year program to fund a new county administration building including a jail and equipment. Location not set. The board rescinds a prior bond proposal, noting the levy saves more than $2 million in interest versus bonds over 24 years and requires only a 50 percent vote.
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J. Norman Thompson
Northeastern Ohio Weather Outlook Today Into Saturday
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today with highs near 80 to 86 degrees. Tonight will be a touch milder with lows around 60s. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and scattered thunder showers with little temperature change.
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Ohio
Amherst Township annexation plans edge toward Lorain
Mrs. Cora Godfrey of Milan reports Amherst Township residents are circulating petitions to join Lorain in two township sections. She cites road and water issues and a past fire as highlights of why residents seek annexation. Observers suggest the move may press Amherst officials to pursue annexation with the city.
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Amherst
Cora Godfrey
Milan Ad
Amherst Township
Lorain
Plymouth Rock
Godfrey
Amhherst
Earthquake Recorded Near Berkeley Calif
A large earthquake was recorded today by the University of California seismic station in Berkeley. The report notes significant ground shaking and damage assessments are to follow from authorities.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Cat dumps live baby alligator on Mrs Barbara Martin
Mrs Barbara Martin of Framingham Massachusetts reacts to a live baby alligator dragged in by a cat. She backs away then persuades the pet to let go and the animal is returned to the neighbors who own it.
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Barbara Martin
Framingham
Mass
Kitty
UPI
Lorain County Schools Face Teacher Shortage
North Ridgeville water rates may rise as a potential adjustment is considered. School staffing concerns highlight a broader regional challenge with teacher vacancies and classroom resources across Lorain County. Local officials weigh options amid ongoing budget discussions and community impact.
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Lorain County
Kennedy's dog Brumus stirs debate at Justice Dept
A Labrador named Brumus has accompanied Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to his office raising questions about federal rule limits on animals on government property. Officials note the dog’s size and loneliness at home while Kennedy jokes about the animal’s roles and toys, as aides recount previous pet displays in the Kennedy family menagerie.
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Washington
UPI
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Brumus
Subandrio
Kennedy
U. S. Information Agency
Brazil
GSA
Justice Department
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