Overweight Americans Discuss Causes and Cures
The article reviews obesity risks and measurement methods, noting that height weight tables are insufficient. It cites Harvard experts showing higher mortality with obesity and describes tests like the pinch test and densimetric method. It analyzes causes from genetics to environment and urges weight reduction via diet, activity, and motivation.
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Chicago
Jean Mayer
Harvard
Mayer
Society of Actuaries
Harvard School of Public Health
Second of a series on fad diets and exercise myths
Chicago doctor argues fad diets fail long term and a normal, balanced diet with smaller portions works best. Harvard expert says exercise triples energy use and can curb appetite while inactivity increases hunger, emphasizing daily activity alongside modest calorie reductions.
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Chicago
Philip White
American Medical Assn
Department of Food and Nutrition
White
S. Dr White
Jean Mayer
Harvard School of Public Health
Mayer
Boston
Paul Poe
Miami Beach grants chief emergency powers during convention
Miami Beach City Council approved two police ordinances giving Chief Rocky Pomerance authority to declare states of emergency and set curfews during the presidential nominating conventions, with council review and veto rights. The panel rejected eight other proposed statutes amid fears of protests and violence. Reverend Ralph David Abernathy urged use of Flamingo Park for Resurrection City II, seeking space for 500 protesters, intending to move in July 9 ahead of the convention.
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Miami Beach
Rocky Pomerance
Pomerance
Hall
Ralph David Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Flamingo Park
Convention Hall
Resurrection City II
Abernathy
Clifford O’key
Nation begins aid to flood victims
The United States Senate approved 200 million dollars in emergency flood relief for eight Eastern states and regions hit by Agnes and related floods. Cash donations are encouraged for flexible aid distribution, with widespread charity including a Oklahoma City violinist and the Red Cross raising funds.
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American Red Cross
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Virginia
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Javon Javonovich
Red Cross
Oklahoma Red Cross
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
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