AMC Chief Roy Chapin steps down as CEO
American Motors Corp. Chairman Roy D. Chapin Jr. relinquishes the chief executive duties to President Gerald C. Meyers. Chapin, 62, will remain chairman and full-time employee, handling most existing responsibilities and continuing his close ties with lenders. Meyers becomes CEO, prompting questions about Chapin’s eventual successor as chairman.
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Detroit
Mich
American Motors Corp
Roy D. Chapin Jr
Gerald C. Meyers
Chapin
AMC
AMC Board of Directors
Meyers
Marijuana pushed as prescription drug reform effort gains traction
UPI reports 62 petitioners from 22 states and DC urge HEW Secretary Califano to reclassify marijuana from a highly toxic drug to allow medical use. The group cites glaucoma and other illnesses, noting some evidence it can reduce eye pressure and slow disease. NORML petition also sent to HEW. supporters include an elderly glaucoma veteran and a polio patient seeking supervised use.
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UPI
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Department of Justice
HEW
National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana Laws
NORML
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Califano
Robert Randall
California
Boynton Beach
Fila
Ohio marine discharged for assault after court martial
CAMP PENDLETON Calif UPI two black Marines were sentenced to confinement reduced in rank and an Ohioan discharged after a court martial on conspiracy and assault from a bar racks attack last November William J Spencer Jr 24 High Point NC got eight months confinement forfeiture of pay and reduction to private LCo Anthony T Matthews 20 Cleveland Ohio received 180 days reduction to private forfeiture of pay and bad conduct discharge
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Ohio
Obesity panel says diets and drugs fail long term
Washington UPI reports a government task force on obesity finds modern medicine struggles to help people lose weight and keep it off. Diets often fail, drugs pose long term risks, and radical surgery is dangerous. Experts urge physician guided plans over extreme fasting and liquid protein regimes.
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UPI
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Bray
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West Germany
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