Progress in pediatric cancer treatment shown by researchers
Pediatricians reported progress in fighting the leading childhood cancer. A panel from St Jude's and other researchers told the American Cancer Society seminar that acute lymphocytic leukemia Hodgkin's disease and Wilms' tumor show meaningful long term survival with combined drug and radiation therapies. Five year survival for ALL reaches 51 percent with potential indefinite remissions for about half. Hodgkin's disease shows high long-term remission after treatment with drugs and radiation, with 53 of 55 patients entering complete remission for up to 58 months. Wilms' tumor also responds spectacularly to chemotherapy.
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Nogales, Ariz
UPI
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
American Cancer Society
Science Writers
Joseph V. Simone
Memphis Hospital
Kirby Smith
Hodgkin's
James A. Wolff
Columbia University
Wilms
Ray would end tax on Iowa livestock
Iowa Governor Robert Ray proposed eliminating all personal property taxes on livestock, shifting the loss to the state general fund. The plan targets beef cattle, hogs, and horses, promising rural tax relief while urging broader welfare and school funding reforms.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Ray
Washington County
Ray
Richard Oyer Named Regional Director of ICTM Region 9
Richard Oyer a Mid-Prairie Junior High School math teacher and administrative assistant has been elected to a two year term as Regional Director of the Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics He will serve as Director of Region 9 covering southeast Iowa counties including Davis Des Moines Henry Jefferson Keokuk Lee Louisa Muscatine Scott Van Buren Wapello and Washington ICTM aims to improve math education provide a forum for viewpoints encourage cooperative experimentation and aid via meetings bulletins and research.
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Richard Oyer
Mid - Prairie
Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Wer
Iowa
Davis
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk, Lee
Louisa
Muscatine
Scott
van Buren
Wapello
Washington
ICTM
Mid-Prairie Students Show Science Projects at Fair
Six Mid-Prairie students displayed science projects at the Eastern Iowa Science Fair in Cedar Rapids. Mike Yoder won second in biology with a $50 award and earned a USAF certificate. Warren Yoder received a $10 University of Iowa scholarship and honorable mention. Steve Wright earned honorable mention and John Kallaus received a USAF special award.
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Wellman
Mid - Prairie
Cedar Rapids
Greg Mangold
Steve Wright
Warren Yoder
John Kallaus
Bob Stagner
Mike Yoder
Mike
United States Air Force
University of Iowa
Speeding Fines Levied in Justice Court
Three motorists were fined for speeding in justice of the peace court. David Lee Farrell of Washington paid 11 dollars, Martin H. Brophy of Columbus Junction 20 dollars, and Leonard P. Tobin of Ainsworth 16 dollars. Larry Lee Laws of Washington also paid 10 dollars for operating a motorcycle without a valid license.
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Justice of the Peace Court
David Lee Farrell
Washington
Martin H. Brophy
Columbus Junction
Leonard P. Tobin
Ainsworth
Larry Lee Laws
Merry Mixers and War Auxiliary Coffee Gatherings
The Merry Mixers Club met with ten members and three guests to share a roll call and donate 2 dollars each to Red Cross and Cancer Fund. Mrs. Everett Burham hosted World War I Auxiliary Coffee with seventeen members and two guests, sewing contests and Easter favors for nursing homes.
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Earl Guengerich
Keith Yoder
Larry Widmer
Ferne Carr
Red Cross
Cancer Fund
Ted Kiesey
Lily Yoder
Everett Burham
D.L. Rohrer
Elsie Davidson
Wes Ramsey
Grace Stone
Ethel Davis
Marshalltown Soldiers Hospital
Ecology topic for DAR meeting in Washington journal
Daughters of the American Revolution discussed ecology at their April meeting led by Mrs. Charles Hotle. She cited optimistic reports on environmental progress in California Chicago and Japan while noting ongoing needs in wildlife lumber oil soil and water conservation. Mrs. Robert Kurtz presided with remarks on the state convention and plans for a May breakfast on May 2 with Mrs. Clarence Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hotle
Daughters of the ‘American Revolution
Edgar Stewart
Hotle
California
Chicago
Japan
Denver
Detroit
Robert Kurtz
Walter Bauer
Hazel Bawer
Kurtz
Stephen Wiggers
Clarence Logan
Plan four adult education classes at MP Wellman
MP Plan four adult education classes this spring taught by Gilbert Christianson tennis James Dawson golf Hugh Dilinger upholstering and Linda Geyer slim n trim. Registration 7 p m Monday April 9 in the high school student center. Eight week courses with $10 per class and possible supply fees. For information call SS Statler at 646 6081 or to pre register contact instructors.
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SS. Statler
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Jeff Vaughn
Mike Mings
Jeff Lampkin
Mark Buck
IRS
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Jones
Mary Jane Warner
Miriam Fetterman
Ray Warner
Paminda Mahany
Santa Monica
Calif PI
Rod Steiger
Sherry Nelson
Steiger
Miss Nelson
Albia High School
Jack Fall
Jack
Wolf's Flower Shop
Paul
Carroll Reighard
Judy Moxley
Edward Chalupa
Hazel Griggs
Ron Allison
Sam Young
West Chester
West Bend Grill
Freida Enfield
Wellman, Iowa
Dick Paul
Washington Evening Journ
DAR
Elim
Osincup
Osincup's
Terrace Hill
Franklin Mint
Franklin
Terrace Hill Commission
Terrace Hill Mansion
the National Bank of Washington
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Sses
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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