Doctors Clinic drug probe uncovers rampant narcotics sales
The Chronicle-Telegram reports a seven week undercover investigation into Doctors Clinic at Butternut Ridge Road and Route 57 near Elyria. It alleges clinics patients obtain powerful drugs with little exam time and that drugs are resold in the waiting room and parking lot. The head, Dr. Leonard Faymore, faces past suits and a recent malpractice judgment. The operation allegedly nets about twenty thousand dollars daily in drugs and fees.
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Probe A 6 Overflow Clinic Under Scrutiny
C T reporter feigns pain to obtain narcotics and stimulants as Lorain County Medical Board weighs drug exams. Dr Faymore claims the clinic runs round the clock for welfare patients with a detox program. Clinic revenue exceeds seven million annually with 300 patients daily at $30 new visits and $20 follow ups. Daily pharmacy payments total about $14,000 with an average $50 in meds per patient. some patients receive over $100 and bills of $150 to $160 are common.
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Careers for the 80s overviews the job hunt shift in America
The piece notes more than 50 major white collar, blue collar and gray collar occupations exist in the U S economy and thousands of roles overall. It cites rising working women, 42 million by 1978, in the job market and the impact on competition. It warns that rapid economic change now requires education and training as a prerequisite to good employment.
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Liberia asks France to recall ambassador over Tolbert son case
Liberia branded Louis Dollot, dean of the diplomatic corps, persona non grata for not informing the government of Adolphus Benedict Tolbert, son of slain President Tolbert, hiding in the French Embassy after the April coup. France protested the Libyan soldiers’ actions in Monrovia.
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Weather Summary for AH Index Area Tonight and Tuesday
Clear tonight with Inns 40-45. Mostly sunny Tuesday with highs near 70. Precipitation probability near zero both nights. Winds from the earth at under 10 mph. Sunrise 5 52 a m Sunset 9 03 p m. Details on Page 8 3.
CTtwelve reporters probed clinic in investigative series
The Chronicle-Telegram assembled eight newsroom members for an undercover style clinic investigation led by Karel Neikirk with CT Metro Editor Joe Gluvna. The team included Karen Balmer Tom Ford Lynn Haessly Bruce Vernyi Gloria Irwin Glen Miller Dave Knox and Neikirk.
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