Prostaglandins May Offer Hope Against Arthritis
Washington AP reports researchers Dr. Robert B. Zurer and Dr. Gerald Weissmann of New York outline prostaglandins potential to curb rheumatoid arthritis. They describe test tube results suggesting enzymes trigger joint damage and propose three ways prostaglandins might regulate inflammation, while noting human use is a decade away. They also note broader possible uses from birth control to ulcer treatment and nasal congestion.
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Washington
Robert B. Zurer
Gerald Weissmann
New York
Didethe
School of Medicine
Zurer
Weissmann
New Fashioned Sewing Pattern Offer from Anne Adams
Printed Pattern 4500 shows day wear tunic and pants options for half sizes 10 to 20 with size 14 bust 37. Dress uses 2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Air Mail handling adds 25 cents per pattern. Send name address ZIP size and style number to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star pattern dept New York catalog features new separates jumpsuits and more with coupons and sewing books offered.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th
New York
N.Y
Inexpensive Colorectal Test Urged for All Adults
Dr. David H. Greeger proposes the hemoccult slide test to detect hidden blood in stool, claiming it can identify colon cancer early. He notes about 54,000 Americans die yearly from colon cancer, with 73,000 cases diagnosed, and says materials cost under one dollar per patient.
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Coronado
Calif
David H. Greeger
American Cancer Society
Greeger
Ohio State University
Greegor
Regional Bicentennial Plan Unites Va Md D C Leaders
Virginia Governor Linwood Holton Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel and District of Columbia Mayor Walter Washington announced a regional celebration for America's 200th birthday in 1976. The leaders met for the first time officially and discussed cooperative projects including a Potomac River Compact. A Richmond meeting on May 14 was invited to finalize plans.
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Washington
Linwood Holton
Marvin Mandel
Maryland
Walter Washington
District of Columbia
America
Halton
Potomac River
Holton
Washington and
Mandel
Richmond
Virginia Congressmen Back Revenue Sharing Bid
A majority of Virginia's 10 congressmen favor federal state revenue sharing though views on timing and details vary. Gov. Linwood Holton urged legislators to press Congress for passage in the 92nd Congress to improve Virginia's fiscal outlook.
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Richmond
Virginia
Associated Press
Linwood Holton
General Assembly
Holton
Rep
William L. Scott
Fairfax
Nixon
House
Ways and Means
Scott
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
William C. Wampler
Wampler
G. William Whitehurst
Whitehurst
J. Kenneth Robinson
Winchester
Robinson
David E. Satterfield III
Satterfield
Congress
Watkins M. Abbitt
Thomas N. Downing
Downing
Richard H. Poff
Joel T. Broyhill
W. C
Dan
Daniel
Ten Hurt As Construction Elevator Falls At City Hall
An elevator at the new 11 story Newport News city hall plummeted seven floors near noon Thursday injuring ten construction workers with injuries from broken ankles to fractures. The accident likely occurred after the brakes failed while the car descended. The sturdy plywood floor reportedly absorbed much of the impact. The injured were identified as Stanley Johnson and Jerry Stevens of Hampton, David Sadler and Albert Pentz of Norfolk, Ronald Phillips, David Jackson and Avon Jordan of Newport News, William Garrison and Gene Johnson of Chesapeake, and Davis Johnson of Saluda.
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Newport News
Riverside Hospital
Stanley Johnson
Jerry Stevens
Hampton
David Sadler
Albert Pentz
Norfolk
Ronald Phillips
David Jackson
Avon Jordan
William Garrison
Gene Johnson
Chesapeake
Davis Johnson
Saluda
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Geauga County
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Campbell
Young Wardrobe
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N.A.D.A
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