Adults Urged to Sign Cards for Growth Hormone Drive
New York report describes a drive by Human Growth Inc to gather donor pituitaries for production of growth hormone. Ten thousand children with short stature rely on injections, with doctors citing yearly needs of 300 to 500 milligrams per child and potential height gains. Families share heartbreak over teasing and isolation faced by short children, urging donors to help until a synthetic hormone is available.
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New York
UPI
Alvin B. Balaban
Human Growth Inc
HGI
National Pituitary Agency
Children’s Hospital
Buffalo
N.Y
Balaban
Jeff
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Statler in Keota
Mrs Winnie Statler celebrated her 73rd birthday in Grand Style on March 15 with cards gifts and calls from friends. The 76 Center Community Club sang Happy Birthday at their meeting. Many guests visited and extended thanks with blessings.
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Ronnie Dill
Ferne Wimmer
Amy Williams
Gene Sanders
Iowa City
Boyd Sanders
Sanders
Prairie Home
Opening lead choices in a master bridge hand
A South dealer in a Masters' Championship duplicate hand led nine of diamonds, hearts, or clubs with varying results. Some leads yielded 12 or 13 tricks for declarer, others 11, 10, or even 9, depending on West's opening card and subsequent defense. The article analyzes how West's lead determined the final contract and trick count.
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West
South
King
Declarer
Wes Syndicate, Inc
Local Attorneys Directory Listing and Contacts
Professional directory entries for law firms and attorneys with offices on West Washington Street South Side Square and nearby addresses. Listings include names such as J Kehoe Day Meeker Bates Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and their phone numbers 653 3991 653 2147 653 5431 653 2874 653 2159.
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Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Turning Point Echoes of Dien Bien Phu at Khe Sanh
In the Khe Sanh siege context, memories of Dien Bien Phu resurface as North Vietnamese strategy under Vo Nguyen Giap appears in play. Both sides envision outcomes shaping morale, territory, and regional balance, with Giap’s long war approach and possible multi-pronged operations.
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U.S
Khe Sanh
Dien Bien Phu
Indo-China
Vo Nguyen Giap
South Vietnam
United States
Giap
Kingdom of Laos
Rileys Visit Amrine Family in Merrimac
March 18 Merrimac residents report several guest visits. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Riley of Washington stayed with the Carl Amrine family. Other visitors include Mrs. Harry Akers Sr. to Mrs. Ira Eshelman, and multiple families from Burlington Washington Fairfield Wayland and Mr. Pleasant calling on relatives.
Hughes defends Kennedy secret meeting in Des Moines
DES MOINES A story of a supposed secret meeting with Robert Kennedy drew a sharp rebuke from Gov Harold Hughes who quipped it was as secret as an elephant on Locust Street. Hughes says he met Kennedy briefly with his son at a Kennedy Hughes dinner and denies any secrecy or plot.
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Des Moines
Robert Kennedy
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Locust Street
Midwest
Kennedy
Sean
Grinnell
Senator Kennedy
Washington
Secret meeting reveals senator's plans and secrecy critique
The article describes a discreet gathering with Senator Bob Dodds and Governor Hughes as reporters observe a room full of attendees. It notes beer and a cigar, candid war and domestic talks, and the senator’s cautious reluctance to confirm reentry while Iowa and national political currents are discussed.
Waco Board Sets Special Meeting on March 27
The Waco board of education will hold a Special public meeting at Wayland March 27, 1968 at 8 p.m. in the Wayland School gym to discuss the building program repairs to buildings and planning for the coming school year with possible reassignment of students. Patrons are invited to attend and share views on district problems.
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Waco Board
Waco Board of Education
Wayland
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