Hofbauer case returns to court today
Eight year old Joey Hofbauer faces a court-ordered medical decision in Saratoga County Family Court. Doctors urge chemotherapy for Hodgkins disease while parents push Laetrile and nutritional therapy. The case tests parental rights versus state authority as Judge Proller weighs treatment options.
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Ballston Spa
Joseph Hofbauer
Saratoga County
Philip Proller
Arthur Cohn
John Hofbauer
Jamaica
Cohn
Social Services
Joey
Saratoga Social Services
St. Peter's Hospital
Mary Hofbauer
Rank Anderson
Hofbauers
Anthony) Tartaglia
Little Joe
Anderson
Proller
Laetrile sparks debate between medical establishment and advocates
The article reviews the conflict over Laetrile, a cancer treatment derived from apricot pits and almonds. It contrasts FDA ACS NCI opposition with supporters who claim metabolic benefits and note disputed animal tests and a disputed death linked to treatment.
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Cancer Establishment
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
American Cancer Society
ACS
National Cancer Institute
NCI
Green Show at Rensselaer County Historical Society opens
The Rensselaer County Historical Society at 59 Second St Troy unveils the Green Show with holiday greenery exhibits. Public hours begin Thursday noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Special group appointments available by contact.
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Rensselaer County Historical Society
Second St
Troy
Historical Society
Walter C. Coleman
Second Street
Larry Roberts
Grandmother seeks coats for her granddaughters in need
Beth and Karen, ages 6 and 5, live with grandmother after their mother died. The sick grandmother needs funds for medicine and winter clothing. Donations to The Clothe A Child Fund at The Times Record, 50 Broadway, Troy NY, will buy hats mittens coats and boots for needy children.
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Karen
Grandmother
Times Record
Times
Broadway
Troy
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