Benefits From Oral Contraceptives Still Outweigh Risks, Panel Says
An FDA advisory panel concludes that benefits from oral contraceptives outweigh risks. The panel notes possible links to cancer diabetes and high blood pressure but cites a study showing higher blood clot risk among pill users. They stress caution for women with vein disease cancer history or high blood pressure. Syntex urges perspective on U.S. and British studies.
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Washington
Food and and Drug Administration
FDA
Herbert L. Ley Jr
Louis M. Hellman
New York City
Rious
Ley
Hellman
Mittee
Syntex Laboratories
Palo Alto
Calif
U.S
Printed Pattern Catalog and Sewing Book Promotion
Advertisement for city sidewalk friendly printed patterns in size ranges with new fall winter catalog. Includes pattern 4950, half sizes, fabric yardage details, mailing address for Anne Adams at Winchester Evening Star, pattern department New York, price 65 cents per pattern plus mailing fees, plus instant sewing and fashion books offered.
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Easycare
Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Heloise Tips From A Porch Swing To A Powdered Cure
Readers share clever fixes and domestic hacks. A porch swing hung from a gym frame sparks praise for quick thinking and thrift. A turquoise spray on auto enamel matches new carpet registers. Several letters describe baking prep and lace hem tricks for easy home fixes.
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Heloise
Jean Knoblaugh
Valerie Halverson
Five foster homes before death ends in murder charge
A four year old boy who had lived in five foster homes was adopted by a Florida couple and died of a brain hemorrhage. Authorities said the couple Ward and Patricia Willcox admitted disciplining him and were jailed on murder charges. The boy’s body showed teeth marks and signs of abuse.
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David Willcox
Sarasota County
Fla
David
Ward W. Willcox
Patricia
Key Biscayne, Fla
Harry Shellenberger
Catholic Social Service Bureau
Fort Myers
Ross Boyer
Boyer
Willcox
Willcoxes
Adoption Bureau
Virginia Rainfall May Have Been World Record
The Weather Bureau in Richmond says central Virginia may set a world rainfall record after Hurricane Camille’s tail produced over 25 inches in parts, with Nelson County reporting 77 inches and a 32 inch unofficial total possible. Floods caused major plant shutdowns and industry losses estimated at 54.6 million dollars. Sen. Spong planned to brief a Washington committee.
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Richmond
U.S. Weather Bureau
Virginia
Camille
Nelson
Smethport
Bureau
Massies Mill
Rockfish
Lovingston
Tye River
Massie’s Mill
James River
William B. Spong Jr
Nelson County
Congressional Committee
Washington
Armstrong Homecoming Draws 100000 To Wapakoneta Welcome
Neil Armstrong is met with a planned 100000 crowd in his hometown of Wapakoneta Ohio for a full homecoming weekend. Traffic police and concessions prepare for a 40000 car influx and a 2½ mile parade ending at Auglaize County fairgrounds where a reception will be held. Armstrong and Janet with two sons are due later today and will meet relatives before a brief reunion with his 1947 high school class followed by a private talk with local youths at the football field.
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Wapakoneta
Ohio
Neil A. Armstrong
Auglaize County Fair Grounds
Armstrong
Auglaize Street
Tranquility Base
Janet
Bake Sale at Carpers Valley Church Canceled
The Carpers Valley United Methodist Church cancels tomorrow's bake sale following the death of a member. A new date will be announced later.
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Carpers Valley
Lost owl sighting advertised at Treetop House near Berkeley Springs
The notice invites readers to find a nocturnal owl seen around Treetop House in Berkeley Springs West Virginia. It lists other local birds as well and provides visiting hours and reservation contacts. The piece directs a drive via Route 9 and offers private event bookings.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
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