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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1962-09-13, Page 6Trying TOi5 Why Babies Die "Female, age 4 months, Condi- tion: Ertcellent, well-fed, vigor- ous. Cause of death: Unknown, found dead in crib." These stark words, neatly pen - sled on a death report on Dr, Renate Dische's desk at New Cork's Medical Examiner's build- ing recently, reiterated a ques- tion that has disturbed pediatri- Cans for decades: Why should a chitin, put to bed in good health M the evening, be found lying dead the next morning? To Dr. Dische, these deaths are more than simply puzzling. Oinee snore 26,000 of them occur annually in the U.S., they now pose a threat as serious as polio- once did. "While the mortality from recognized diseases in in- fants has declined markedly," the New York University -Belle- vue Medical Center pathologist points out, "crib deaths have re- mained at a high level." Despite the size of the prob- lem, little research has been done in the field, and all theories to explain sudden deaths in in- fancy have, up to now, been dis- proved. During the 1920s and 1930s, for ekample, the deaths were widely blamed on sudden enlargement of a small gland in the neck — the thymus — which squeezed the baby's windpipe and led to asphyxiation, After this idea was laid to rest, doctors attributed crib deaths largely to smothering; today most pediatri- cians believe the normal healthy baby, small as he is, can strug- gle out of a tangle of bedclothes.. Recently, prompted by the thali- domide tragedy, a Philadelphia gynecologist suggested that drugs taken during pregnancy might be a cause of sudden in- fant deaths. The trouble with most of the theories, explains Dr. Dische (who dismisses as "extremely re- mote" the idea that prenatal use of drugs causes crib deaths), is that they were based on the us- ually cursory investigations con- ducted by medical examiners. But now, with financial support from New York's Health Re- search Council and co-operation from the city's chief medical ex- aminer. Dr. Milton Helpern, Dr. Dische is beginning the most ex- haustive study ever into the causes of sudden crib deaths. From now on, each of the 200 an- nual crib deaths in Manhattan will be closely studied by Dr, Dische and Dr, Weiner Leblanc, a Bellevue pediatrician, Dr, Dische will perform the medical examiner's function of "certifying" the death at the scene, then — as in all deaths of unknown cause — take the infant's body to Bellevue for a thorough postmortem, Mean- while, Dr. Leblanc will ques- tion the parents extensively bout the health of the baby and, How Well Do You Know SOUTHEAST ASIA? UTTAKADIT ?ONO swno THAILAND IANGKOr. USON t NAV of AFIWC ATTANI. erhape more important, of very other family member. They will make laboratory stud- ies: of blood and urine specinrens and throat cultures from every- one in the household, "Ninety per cent of our information will probably come front sources other than the autopsy," said Dr. Hel- pern, One reason for the intense in- terest in the family's health: The possible role infection may play in crib deaths, A recent study by pediatricians at Cleveland's Western Reserve University Medical School disclosed the pre- sence of respiratory viruses in tissues from twelve of 48 sudden - death victims, Some investiga- tors believe an ordinarily mild virus may flare up in a child, cause death, and subside without producing enough tissue damage to be detected at autopsy. One aspect of Dr. Dische's study will be to determine what makes an infant unusually vulnerable to viruses or germs. Significantly, most crib deaths occur at 3 or 4 months, when most of the child's inherited antibodies have disappeared, and his own .anti- body -producing tissues are not yet functioning fully. But Drs, Dische and Helpern are keeping their eyes open to other possible causes. Yet to be investigated is a new theory sug- gesting that a baby allergic to cow's milk may, during sleep, regurgitate some milk into his breathing passages, producing a shock reaction in the delicate respiratory tissues. "We have no preconceived no- tions," said Dr, Helpern recently, "In any successful investigation, you must proceed with the idea that you don't already knew the answer." From NEEWSWEEK, Jackie Gleason Throws A Party! John C, Gleason served as the gracious host recently at a charming party on board a seven -car private train which was taking Mr. Gleason and 40 guests by easy stages from Los Angeles to New York. Mr. Glea- son was also the guest of honor at the party, which celebrated his forthcoming CBS series, "Jackie Gleason's American Scene Magazine." "Nobody's going to catch us!" Mr, Gleason announced to his guests. "Well go until the food and water run out. When this train gets through the Mojave Desert, it'll never be dry again." Thefr train, which cost $90,000, was tastefully decorated with multicolored balloons, and the guests wore demure badges of yellow bunting reading "The Great Gleason." Mr. Gleason wore a gray suit, red vest, red hankerchief, and red carnation, Also present were Miss Sue Ann Langdon, Mr. Gleason's leading lady; Miss June Taylor, choreo- grapher, and five Gleason Girls; a number of friends and writers; and Mr. Max Kaminsky and his six -piece orchestra. The affair got under way with a cocktail party in the Los Ange- les railroad station at 3 p.m. When the train departed, it was discovered that Mn George Mar- shall, a movie director, who had planned to stay behind in Los Angeles, had been locked in a bedroom by the guest of honor, Mr. Marshall summoned a con- ductor, and was let off. One of the guests was heard to remark later: "By the time we left, some of the passengers were as oiled as the engine," En route, Mr. Gleason, ming- ling with the guests, danced the twist. "Whatever it is," he re- marked, admiring his partner's ability, "I hope it keeps moving." This is Mr. Gleason's first such trip. No one else ever did it ex- actly this way, either. CLOSE CALL — This car crashed through a guard rail of a Baltimore, Md., bridge. It climbed the raised bridge for 12 feet, then slid back to this precarious position 30 feet above the water. The two male occupants got out safely. tA J E T car Jc v And*ews There seems to be a question in many households about the desirability of freezing sand- wiches, and here is an answer from no less an authority than the American Institute of Baking. In answer to the question, "Can 1 freeze sandwiches and sand- wich loaves?" the institute says: "Yes, but at a sacrifice to pala- tability, Even after three days of freezing storage, frozen sand- wiches cannot compare with freshly made ones. Although all breads freeze satisfactorily, few fillings recover favorably from the frozen state. Some ingred- ients, used alone can be recom- mended — cooked meat, peanut butter, and bleu cheese, How- ever, when mayonnaise or salad dressing is used, freezing is fatal. to these fillings. Chopped, sliced or grated fresh vegetables do not freeze sa£isfactorily. Sandwiches for freezing should be wrapped singly, in moisture -proof vapor- proof paper, tightly sealed, and labeled as to variety. * M * Here is a sandwich filling sug- gested by the institute that does freeze satisfactorily. For filling 12 sandwiches, cambine 11 cups (or 1 12 -ounce can) chopped ham, ground; % cup (or 1 9 - ounce can) drained crushed pine- apple, 4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons prepared horse- radish. Spread between slices of buttered bread of any variety (a protective coating of butter pre- vents filling from soaking into bread), „ , This is a question -answering day, so here is another: "Can bread be stored in the refrig- erator?" "Yes, but it is well to be aware of both advantages and disad- vantages. Refrigerating bread re- tards mold growth, especially in hot weather. But the longer the refrigeration period, the firmer the bread becomes. Refrigeration temperatures also step up stal- ing," r Whether you store your bread in a bread box, in the refi-igera- ped bread or packaged rolls in tor, or in the freezer, keep wrap - original wrappers. Bread bought unwrapped should be wrapped in a moisture -resistant bag be- fore storing, with the exception of hard or crisp crusted breads. These are best when eaten fresh, writes Eleanor Riohey Johnston HALL OF ARMS .--- Armor room of Culzean Castle near Ayr, Scotland, features impres- sive display of arms and other military paraphernalia, most of it from the Napoleonic era. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower holds life tenancy in building's top floor, Since we are being practical in the Christian Science Monitor. today, let's take up a practical question, "What is the best way to keep a bread box clean?" Ans- wer: It should be thoroughly washed weekly. Baking soda dis- solved in warm water is best for such odorless cleaning. Dry well, even all joinings, before putting bread into it. * + * Here are a few more sand- wich fillings that are well suited to freezing: Cream Cheese Olive Nut -- Combine 2 3 -oz. packages cream cheese3 tablespoons sliced stuf- fed olives, 3 tablespoons chopped nuts, % teaspoon salt, and 3/4'cup cream, Peanut Butter Marmalade Filling: Combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1/s cup grated sharp cheese, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, yo- cup orange juice, and 1 table- spoon hot water. Frankfnrther Pickle Filling: Combine 6 frankfurbhers, ground or chopped fine, r/s cup pickle relish, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, and 1 cup chili sauce, * Among the eat -right -now sandwiches is one with grated prunes giving a sweet taste to a cheese -ham filling, Here is the . way to make the spread. DILLY SANDWICH SPREAD 11/2 cups cooked ground ham (about r/s pound) 1/2 cup grated Canadian pro- essed cheese 1/2 cup chopped dill pickle 84 cup mayonnaise 11/2 teaspoons dried dill weed Ys teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup chopped uncooked prunes (about 18) 6-8 hamburger buns Toss together lightly the ground ham, cheese, and pickle. Stir in mayonnaise, dill weed, and Worcestershire sauce; add prunes; stir lightly, Spread on hot toasted buns. Serves 6-8, a * * If you have any meat of a turkey, chop it and use it for a turkey - cheeseburger sand- wich. TURKEY CHEESEBURGER x cup grated process Canadian cheese 84 cup chopped cooked turkey (or chicken) 11/2 tablespoons pickle relish 4 sandwich buns sliced in half Combine cheese, turkey, and relish. Place buns, out sides up, on a cooky sheet, Spread 1/4 the cheese mixture on bottom half of each bun. Bake at 400° F. for about 5 minutes, or until bun tops brown and cheese melts, * * If you like the combination of sardines and Swiss cheese, try these sandwiches: SARDINE -SWISS CIIEESk SANDWICHES 2 cans (33"i ounce) sardines 3 slices natural Swiss cheese 1 large tomato 12 slices rye bread Arrange sardines on 6 slices rye bread. Cut each slice of cheese in half; place over stir. dines, Cut tomato into 6 thin slices: place 1 slice over cheese, Top with remaining bread slices. Makes 6 sandwiches. Use English -style muffins for these corned beef sandwiches, one half a muffin for ca.eh serv- ing, CORNET) BEEF SANDWICH TREAT 2 cups ground cooked corned beef 1 package (3 -oz.) cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk ISSUE 35 -- 1962 New Style Schools Among The Amish Now the countryside takes en a mellow beauty, Goldenrod In untllled spots, the zinnias and marigolds in the garden, and even the garish. salvia in no many flower beds an front lawns blond with the red, orange and crimson of blackberry vines, muneo ,and Virginia creeper. The pears are ripe, as hundreds of greedy yellowjackets attest, ap- ples are turning red on the trees, and in the lanes the fox grape vines are laden with deep -mar - non, musky fruit, By the end of the month the big copper kettle will be brought forth and the autumn air will be filled with the spicy aroma of apple -butter making. As far back as memory goes, Amish house- wives have turned out gallons of apple -butter made with sweet eider in season. But today's homemakers are not content to stop there, Their cellar shelves are laden with peach pickles, crabapple pickles, pumpkin butter, ginger pears, strawberry jam, quince honey, elderberry butter, grape butter, damson butter, and jellies of all hues and flavors in addition to the crocks of sauerkraut and hogsheads of cucumber pickles which their ancestors put up each fail, And just recently Trina and Anna added to their shelves of dainties green -tomato mincemeat and a gourmet chutney which calls for green tomatoes, apples, nuts and raisins. And best of all, to our way of thinking, the rosy - purple Indian peaches are ready now to be pickled in heavy, spic- ed syrup, School started this month in the one -room eight -grade build- ing which Zauggs have attended carved in school boy fashion on for generations. Antos's name is one of the desks, which has for its permanent feature an ink- well. Some McGuffy Readers are still in use in this school, and leafing through one of them, the child of today may come across this statement in queer, old-timey print: "When an old house is torn down, it is no small • job to remove the rubbish." Amos can remember his grand- mother saying that she sat up in her sleep one night and recited the line from memory, to the amusement of her older sisters, Miss Ahna Swartzentruber is the teacher this year, having pre- pared herself to teach by taking correspondence courses after she finished the eighth grade. While this custom is not exactly pleas- ing to the bishops and other church leaders, it is allowed as a means of trying to meet the state board of education halfway in their endeavor to bring the Amish schools up to a higher standard. There is no doubt whatever that the little one -room edifices with the antiquated methods of imparting knowledge have been troubling to the department, es- pecially in a space age geared to a maximum education for all, 2 tablespoons salad dressing '/4 cup chopped chives 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 3 large English muffins, split and toasted 12 dill pickle slices Soften cheese; add milk and salad dressing, blend well. Add corned beef, chives, horseradish, and mustard. Mix well, Spread equal amounts on toasted sides of muffins. Garnish with pickle. Broil slowly about 10 minutes. writes ',14.Lw u,r(U tui the C`haistran x e 33 sine However, the.: ell of . ;;nth W04. fuer-rout r ).•.1/1i(IFt . rtlr- er than large e 0:it$1:d:1o41 1r ,huh aro being ere_tea with ::Nis special needs In mind and - :rese the Amish will s11' " their ewe ren to attend. Another hopefili ,egnr; ,s the fact that an Arniehmen Mae IAA there is serving a his local school board. 'rlalrs would have been unheard of a few years ago. Only recentT5., was elected to the school board of this district, and it is hearten, ing to see the interest be r,alreyc in this new venture. It le u source of muelh satisfact a�.r him that a school lunch pr;grsi for Amish children ' now andsei way. The ,general living :nab ee 4 our good neighbors have ehau. '4 ed very little in the past t'd hundred years or ec, while theta society, always stable and ael4* sufficient,, has been almost conte pietely independent of the ehanikr• lug, turbulent times all abouip them. But even the biehops h.av come to see that there shoul be more of the sipirit of give an take among their people, loj' while their guiding light wit continue to be their dependenoq on the Scriptures as interpreted in the teachings of Jacob A.m..> man, there will be some Plight relaxation of the strict edict which apply to the iratore secula' things of life. - Q. What do yourevern.eenia for washing windows? A. Ammonia, added to the wa- ter used for window 'claehir cuts the grease, facilitates dey ing, and leaves a :-sce shirr, The reward for Laving ,, aetf money Le being able to pay ',70s4 taxes without hoteeuo ag, REFLECTED GLORY — Thor dome of St. Paul's Cathedral is reflected in the street folk- lowing ollalowing a rainstorm in L.os-.'oi'r, Il(EE IN THE SPOTLIGHT — Former President Eisenhor, er shields his eyes from bright lights during his news confer- ence in London in this photo transmitted to New York via -he Teistar satellite, This is the first still newspicture to be 'e layod across the Atlantic by the satellite, Eisenhower'ss grandson, Dwight David Eisenhower 11, threw the rwitc'-es that started the transmission.