Laetrile not effective despite legality across states
Iowa State University extension nutritionist Kay Munsen urges cancer patients not to rely on Laetrile as no scientific proof exists of safety or efficacy. She notes hydrocyanic acid risks, FDA nonapproval, and decades of testing failing to substantiate cancer cure or prevention.
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Ames
Kay Munsen
Iowa State University Extension
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Munsen
Canadian Food and Drug Directorate
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
Mrs Hammes Undergoes Surgery and Alumni Officers Named
Mrs John Hammes underwent surgery Tuesday morning in Fairfield. New Ollie High School Alumni Association officers were chosen: Melvin Ingle president Francis Fye vice president and Mrs Bill Northrup secretary treasurer Retiring officers include Richard Williams president and Pat Schriener vice president Class members of 1927 and 1952 were honored at the meeting Attendees from 1927 included Raymond Wonderlich Mr and Mrs John Williams Harold McCreery Mrs Gordon Bennett Georgia Bell Stanley Williams Mrs Florence Patterson Long and Frances Wallerich Charles Seracy was the only member from the class of 1952 attending. Shopping for computers The critical step for a small company planning to begin using one of the new minicomputers is deciding which system to acquire. Before signing a contract it is best to make a detailed study of all your special computer needs then be sure the system you contemplate can fill those needs.
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Richland
John Hammes
Fairfield
Ed Hammes
Ollie High School Alumni Association
Melvin Ingle
Francis Fye
Bill Northrup
Richard Williams
Pat Schriener
Russell Yoder
Raymond Wonderlich
John Williams
Harold McCreery
Gordon Bennett
Georgia Bell
Stanley Williams
Florence (Patterson) Long
Frances Wallerich
Charles Seracy
Multiflower Rose Control Demonstration in Iowa
Thirty farmers and dealers from seven eastern and southeastern Iowa counties heard ISU Extension Weed Specialist Richard Fawcett discuss nine chemical control methods tested on multiflora rose near Ainsworth. Treatments included 2,4,5-T products, Banvel, and Roundup with one gallon per 100 gallons of water, plus a basal 2,4,5-T fuel oil application. Tordon 10K soil pellets yielded good kill with minimal rain. Results will be checked for root regrowth next year. mid-summer timing may reduce effectiveness without wetting agents. Multiflora rose spread via birds, once wildlife cover, now a noxious weed per proposed law pending governor action.
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Iowa
Iowa State University Extension
Richard Fawcett
Ainsworth
Jim Frier
Washington County
Robert Megdelsen
Fiier
Caldwell Named Assistant Cashier at Washington State Bank
The Washington State Bank board elected Kevin Caldwell as assistant cashier. Caldwell joined the bank in February as a management trainee, is a native of Washington, and graduated from Northeast Missouri State University. Some observers say metrication could take 10 to 35 years.
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Caldwell
Washington State Bank
Kevin Caldwell
Washington
Northeast Missouri State University
United States
Household and real estate auctions in Washington County
A series of auctions listed for June in Iowa towns. Household goods sale at Washington County Fairgrounds starts 10 a.m. June 18 conducted by Treva Lloyd Griggs and Mina Brannen. Antique, personal property, Truck and auto auctions follow June 18 at Wellman, Columbus Junction, and 904 East 2nd Washington with times 12:30 p.m. June 20 and 7:00 p.m. June 28. Real estate sales include Martha Mayer Estate and Mrs Jessie Ellis at 902 E Main, along with 902 E Main Washington auctions by Mary Eva Miller and Cora White Estate.
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Washington County Fairgrounds
Washington
Iowa
Treva (Lloyd) Griggs
Mina Brannen
Fairgrounds
Columbus Junction
Wellman
Hwy. 114
2Nd House
Wellman Airport
Martha Mayer
Jessie Ellisroperty
E. Main
Clifford Reeves
BB. Bordwell
Mary Eva Miller
Cora White
East 2Nd, Washington
Bill Palmer
Almanac entry for June 15 1977 historical notes
Almanac highlights June 15 with celestial signs and notable birthdays and events. It recalls Edvard Grieg born on this date and incidents such as Franklin's electricity demonstration in 1752 the General Slocum disaster of 1904 and Bykovsky spaceflight in 1963, plus a thought by John Buchan on debt to the past.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Edvard Grieg
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
General Slocum
East River
New York
Japan
Eisenhower
Tokyo
Valery Bykovsky
Earth
John Buchan
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Jim) Dempsey
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U.S. Navy
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Devle & Appliances
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