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4 ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada Saturday, July 5, 1997 Study: no solid evidence living near power lines bad for kids rents who are worried about power lines concentrate instead on clear-cut health problems, such as avoiding cigarettes and improving children's diets. Others, though, doubt the latest evidence will put an end to the controversy, although two more studies nearing completion could do just that if they reach similar conclusions. The latest study is the largest and most exacting yet, and it was designed to overcome some of the shortcomings raised by critics of the earlier research on the subject "All in all, this study indicates that if there is an association between magnetic fields and cancer, it is very weak," said Dr. Lawrence Fischer, director of the Institute for Environmental Toxicology at Michigan State BOSTON (AP) A reassuring new study defuses one of the most contentious issues in childhood health whether living next to power lines causes leukemia. The study, conducted by the National Cancer Institute, turned up no solid evidence that exposure to magnetic fields from high-voltage electrical lines is bad for children, as some have feared.

The idea first surfaced in the late 1970s that power lines might somehow trigger acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer. The results of earlier studies were mixed. "I think this answers it," said Dr. Leslie Robison of the University of Minnesota, a co-author of the latest study. Robison recommended that pa succeeded by the Golden Rule store which closed in Nov.

1987. Anyone able to identify the people in this picture is asked to contact the museum at 738-3418. The museum's unidentified photo collection is always available at the front desk. Mystery photo: TlTt Northeastern Nevada Museum's unidentified photo collection. The photograph is of the Reinhart Company store.

It was established in 1868 and was Extraterrestrial entertainment not just for grownups SWISS1 University, Fischer headed an advisory committee for the $4.5 million study, which was published in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was based on 638 children under age 15 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The researchers checked the youngsters' exposure to magnetic fields generated by nearby power lines and compared it with that of 620 healthy children. The researchers measured magnetic fields in all the houses where the children had lived for five years before the discovery of their cancer, as well as in the homes where their mothers lived while pregnant "We found no evidence that magnetic field levels in the home increased the risk for childhood leukemia," said Dr. Martha S.

Linet, who directed the study. The only data to the contrary was a 24 percent increase in leukemia risk for children exposed to especially high magnetic fields. However, this was not statistically meaningful and could have been a fluke, especially since the risk did not rise steadily as power levels went up, as would be expected if there truly was a link. Even though acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common childhood cancer, it is still rare, striking about 1,600 youngsters in the United States annually. Dr.

David Savitz of the University of North Carolina, whose earlier research supported a link between power lines and cancer, called the latest study "important because of its size." But he added: "This doesn't put it to rest." Dr. Charles Stevens of the Salk Institute, who headed a National Research Council committee that studied power lines and cancer, said emotions on the issue run too deep to be soothed by one study. "This is the best evidence we have," he said. "In the normal run of things, if this were just an ordinary situation, this would finish it But this is not ordinary." Unlike many earlier studies, this one actually measured magnetic field levels inside homes rather than trying to estimate them by looking at power lines outside. The measurements were made within two years of the children's diagnoses with cancer, instead of many years later.

It also involved about four times more patients than the next-largest U.S. study. Linet said two other large studies nearing completion one at the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Canada, the other at Oxford University may indeed put the issue to rest if they, too, find no link between cancer and power lines. News from past issues of the ELKO FREE PRESS compiled by the Northeastern Nevada Museum staff. ROSWELL, N.M.

(AP) Michael Peck peered into the open chest cavity of a mock-alien, looked up at the crowd, and began describing how extraterrestrial bodies are different from humans. The crowd of young spectators cringed. Peck is not a surgeon. He's a staff member at the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department, whose usual job is organizing games of tag and serving apple juice to local kids. But this week, Peck and his colleagues in the city's youth program are working a new assignment, entertaining thousands of visitors who have come to town for the 50th anniversary of a purported UFO crash.

Recreation Department spokeswoman Laurie Jerge said Thursday the agency is not poking fun at what many UFO buffs consider a vast government conspiracy. "This is a serious topic. We're not trying to take away from that, but it's an opportunity for kids who are coming with their parents to have some fun, she said. While parents attended lectures or shopped for out-of-this world souve 100 YEARS AGO July 3, 1897: The courthouse electric light is once' more shedding its beams over the corner. It took the line repairer three days to locate the trouble and then he found the wire tied in a lover's knot.

He had his eye out for bicycles and baseballs but wasn't looking for lover's knots. Commencement exercises of the Elko County High School drew a crowded house at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening. In fact the church was not large enough to seat all who gathered to witness the school's second graduation. Those students receiving diplomas were Nellie Ainley, Alberta Benson, Ella Chick, Katie Gheen, Hattie Hale. Jessie Harris, Ruby Lindsay, Katie McDermott John Mayhugh, Harry Mayer, Lena Miller, Lulu Phillips and Cora Taber.

75 YEARS AGO July 5, 1922: During the progress of the baseball game last Sunday between Wells and Metropolis, Gerald Smiley of Starr Valley suffered a badly wrenched ankle and was treated at the Shaw hospital on Monday. Metropolis won the game, 13-5. There was a large crowd at the game. July 7, 1922: An Indian Sun Dance held at Deeth recently attracted much notice by the whites as well as the Indians from every direction. One little Indian boy's grandfather died last winter and soon after the boy grew ill.

It is the belief that the boy, being such a favorite of the grandfather, is being called to join the grandfather. The Indians are dancing in hopes that they can save him as well as others who are sick. 50 YEARS AGO July 1, 1947: A 4-H Club was organized in Starr Valley on June 16 with a membership of ten girls. Leader are Wilda Grock and Thelma Black. Officers are Betty Roblyer, Bobra Black and Loretta Knighton.

The following Were present at the first meeting Mrs. Wilda Grock, Thelma Black, Anna Mae Svedin, Loretta Knighton, Dotty Roblyer, Shirley Smiley, Jean Seymour, Merlene Seymour and Mrs. Rose Spezia, county extension agent. June 7, 1947: Those fabulous flying saucers being seen throughout the country are hitting closer to home with the report today that Raymond Harris of Burbank, California, sighted five of the flying discs while enroute to Elko last Friday. Harris and a companion were flying his 150 Voyager airplane on his way to Elko to spend time with his brother, Jess and wife, Florence, when they sighted the fast flying objects between Tonopah and Elko.

The plane was at an altitude of about 10,000 feet when they sighted a formation of five shiny discs below them. It was difficult to get a good idea of what the objects were because of the way the sun reflected off them. The two reported they were circular in shape and a brilliant color. When they gave chase, Harris said they the mysterious objects disappeared in southwesterly direction. June 7, 1947: Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Traher have arrived in Elko where they will open a shoe store in the Hunter Apartments' main floor on Fifth Street Mrs. Traher is a sister of Mrs. Wilbert Grover of Elko. July 9, 1947: Trees in front of the Elko County Court House as well as 50 others on Idaho Street will have to be removed in the near future.

Proposed plans for the widening of U.S. Highway 40 and the installation of a municipal lighting system necessitate the removal of the trees. The street will be widened six feet on both sides. The highway expansion will take place from Third to Thirteenth Streets. 25 YEARS AGO July 7, 1972: Eugene Buzzetti was installed as head of the Elko council of the Knights of Columbus last night succeeding Dennis Lipparelli.

Other officers in the group are George Glazier, Eddie Murphy, Francis Harris, Frank Yraguen, Milo Taber, Thorburn Merrit, John Bot-tari, Jose Carrillo, John Moschetti and Mac Salaz. Buzzetti will head the Council for the next two years. The officers were installed by Gene Di-Grazia, state deputy from Valmey. July 8, 1972: Elko County's Babe Ruth All Stars have been announced. They will play a team from White Pine County and the winner will advance to tournament play in California on July 21.

The Elko team is managed by Frank Gallegos of the league champion VFW Cowboys. Coaches are Gaylen Christean and Louie Ur-iarte of the Stockmen's Iife3ns. The team roster includes Kim Morris, McNair Hearon, Wade Wright, Brett Pearson, Bob Hornbarger, Paul Gallegos, Carey Macdonald, Bernardo Urrizaga, Dennis Taelour, Louis Cooper, Jason Burton, Jon Uriarte, Gaylen Christean, Howard Pearce and David Frost. Janet Petersen, Museum Program Coordinator Monument will get overhaul WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Monument is about to get a make-over. Cracks in the 550-foot obelisk will be patched and sealed, damaged stones will be repaired and the interior will be thoroughly cleaned in a three-year, $5 million project.

The entire structure will be encompassed by scaffolding during part of the renovation, and the popular attraction will be closed for up to four months starting this winter while the elevator is replaced. National Park Foundation President Jim Mattie said Thursday the renovations will ensure that "the symbol of democracy and freedom" remains in first-class condition. 3B nirs, city crews amused the youngsters at a UFO Family Fun Center, set up in a grassy area across the street from the city convention center. Peck said his part of the show sometimes gets a little creepy. "There have been some kids who have gotten scared.

Their parents have to take them out or they cuddle up to their parents," he said. On the lighter side, there are magicians performing and moon booths to jump in. For kids who want to take something home, Stella Champman was selling "Roswell Alien Slime." She said the slime comes from a top-secret formula that makes it bounce and stretch. And it comes in different colors. "It's material like the stuff that was found on the space ship," she joked about flying saucer that supposedly crashed near Roswell in 1947 and was the inspiration for the southern New Mexico city's UFO festival.

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