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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1995
Page
1
A federal advisory panel narrowly recommended approval for Interneuron Pharmaceuticals dexfenfluramine as the first new obesity drug in decades. The 6-5 vote backed marketing in the United States though concerns lingered about long term side effects.
The article details Attorney General Reno's Parkinson's diagnosis and treatment including Sinemet, her insistence she can continue serving under President Clinton, and supportive comments from Leon Panetta and the White House. It notes public figures with the disease and explains how therapy can control symptoms while highlighting ongoing research and prognosis.
Jean Hileman notes Parkinson's disease rising with aging America and high profile cases like Billy Graham and Janet Reno. He cites 500000 to 1 million Americans affected and 600 Gaston residents as potential sufferers. He describes symptoms, family history, a local support group, and the role of exercise and treatment in maintaining daily life.
City officials weigh annexation for land south of I 85 with uncertain costs. Medlin notes most water and sewer are in place and a north waterline serves Fairview Road properties. County Manager Hinely compares options including extended county aid to Rhyne Fire Dept and a possible merger with Agriculture, finding annexation potentially least costly long term.
Hinely says county funding would be costly while annexation could cut costs and boost fire protection and homeowners insurance. County received a federal Community Development Block Grant to extend water and sewer to Jenkins Heights but funds were short. Crew notes annexation depends on county completing water and sewer installations.
A Thursday Gazette story clarifies vaccine delivery using a novel inoculation device powered by carbon dioxide. The corrected report explains the mechanism and energy source behind the device and its presumed impact on administration.
President Clinton threatened a new veto to reject the latest Republican budget offer amid a three day partial government shutdown. He recalled furloughed workers to process Social Security claims as leaders Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole met on Capitol Hill to discuss the stalemate.
Lawmakers voted to curb gifts to members from lobbyists amid public disapproval. The measure aims to limit influence buying and boost ethical standards in Washington.
A newspaper feature contrasts cyber parenting with digital family control methods. A Thanksgiving scavenger hunt activity page appears, inviting readers to use a newspaper, scissors, glue, and construction paper for crafts.
A Thursday study estimates American television talk show hosts average 16 "am bush disclosures" per hour. Kathie Lee Gifford discusses quitting Live With Regis and Kathie Lee amid a power struggle with her producer. A beer message and a Ben & Jerry's joke headline the rest alongside a Dow rise near 5090 as investors shrug at economic weakness.
The forecast shows sunny conditions with a high of 51 in Gastonia and lower 40s in nearby cities. Sunrise is 7 02 a.m. and sunset 5 15 p.m. Carolina highs range from the upper 40s to low 50s with near zero precipitation.
Muggly Bogues will travel with the Hornets on the upcoming road trip in uniform though he is not yet recovered from offseason knee surgery. He has sat out games in street clothes while the team drops consecutive contests.
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