Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 March 1939 — Page 4

DEATHS FROM APPENDICITIS

LAID TO DELAY

Cancer Chairman Declares}

Women Should Undergo Periodic Examination.

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creased toms an The dea

public knowledge of sympaig hods of treatment.

rate has dropped sub-|f|

stantially in Indiana, he said, from |&

17.2 per 100,000 population in 1930, to 12 per 100,000 last year.

‘Blood Pressure Discussed

.. High blood pressure was described as one of the largest causes of deaths in the U. S., at another panel discussion.

Dr. Howard C. Naffziger, San _ Prancisco, president of the College of Surgeons, said many deaths attributed to heart disease, kidney disease and paralytic strokes, actually have high blood pressure as an underlying cause.

Intensive work in the development of surgical treatment for this com- . mon" ailment has been carried on in the last few, years, he said. : ‘This treatment, he explained, consists of removing ‘certain parts of the sympathetic nervous system. While not ‘invariably. curative, he reported, complete freedom from distressing symptoms in a vast majority of cases, and in varying degrees of reduction of pressure, has| resulted. High blood pressure was described as a result largely of the stress and strain of modern civilized life. Meanwhile, Dr. George P. Muller, president-elect of the College declared that: the medical profession generally believes in “the social as-. pects of medicine, but universally is opposed ‘to state medicine.” Dr. Muller, taking an active part in the three-day sectional meeting of the College, said he was reluctant to discuss socialized medicine be-

cause of its highly controversial in

hature. “We believe,” he said, “that the American Medical Association very properly is studying all the aspects of insurance against sickness or injury, and will make every effort to protect the public... At the same time, we all feel the physician shéuld? not be exploited.” Under state medicine, he explained, a physician would be merely a salaried officer of the state.

Urges Early Treatment

Meanwhile, Dr. Frank E. Adair, chairman of the College's cancer clinic, said in an address last night that there is “little reason why we cannot save 25,000 more lives annully in the ‘accessible’ (breast cancer) group.” Early recognition and prompt treatment are vital factors in the treatment, he said. He reported that a study of patients in one hospital revealed that 53 per cent of the breast cases were not treated early enough, adding that this is probably the most important single factor “in our failures.” o Dong the facts he presented

> “half million people in the U. Ss. tcday have cancer. There are about 150,000 cancer deaths annually. Authorities agree that cancer cases are increasing about 2 per cent a year. The number of cancer deaths is exceeded ‘only by heart disease. Dr. Adair urged women to take periodic examinations to detect breast cancer. “If women were taught that it is their job, instead of the doctor's job, we would get our breast cases ‘much earlier than ‘at present,” he said. “As only about 4 per cent of the American people go to the doctor for an annual physical examination, it is of paramount. importance that the public as a whole become educated on the subject of cancer.” The nearly 700 surgeons and hos-

Worry saps man’s energies and

were told at their luncheon by Dr.

much of his physical trouble, Indianapolis Kiwanians

noted surgeon and head of the Cleveland Clinic. At

tending the convention again visited operative and nonoperative clinics at local hospitals this morning before beginning the day’s general sessions at the Claypool Hotel, convention headquarters. - Today's program included a general surgery clinical assembly al 2:30 p. m. and another surgery meeting at 8 p. m. Removal of large sections of the stomach, in the treatment of peptic ulcers, now is a relatively safe procedure, Dr. Muller said yesterday afternoon.

serted; although in certain cases medical treatment is preferred. He added .that physicians find it | impossible to cure some patients’ ulcers with medical ‘treatment because the patients refuse to give up such habits as smoking and drink8. Thirty per cent of the service given by voluntary hospitals—those operated without public. funds—is free, Newton E. Davis, D. D, Co= lumbus, O., reported at the hospital conference being conducted in conjunction with the surgeons’ meeting.

‘Hospital Standards Raised

Dr. Davis, executive secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church Board of Hospitals; Homes and Deaconess Work, said:there are 3450 such’ hospitals in the: U. S. They have approximately 375,000 beds, 126,000 staff members and total personnel of 214,000;' a valuation of $650,000,000; and in 1936 cared for more than 5,500,000 patients, he said. The American College of Surgeons constantly is raising its requirements for applicants, fellows of the College were told by Dr. Malcolm T. MacEachern, associate director. Asserting that 500 new surgeons are needed each year to meet the Nation's needs, he said that not enough hospitals have facilities for training these new surgeons. Membership in the College represents toughly one-third of the estimated 30,000 or 40,000 physicians practicing surgery throughout the country, he said.

Points to Strides in Surgery

The profession of surgery has made tremendous strides in the last century, Dr. Naffziger said at the Lions Club luncheon yesterday.

and physicians got their training by attaching themselves to the family doctor, serving as his assistant and reading a little medicine on the side. Fifty years ago, he continued, there were proprietary - schools of medicine run for profit, giving short lecture courses only. These were followed by the forerunners of the modern medical schools.

plained, was formed to elevate the

pital executives from six states at-

standards of surgery.

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“This now is the preferable method’ of curing stomach “ulcers, he ‘as-|

A century ago, he said, surgeons |

The College of Surgeons, he ex- |

indirectly causes

George W. Crile,

Even the jungle beast—the attacker or the attacked—can. be at ease before a fight, although it be to the death, but man is the only creature who never is at ease, according to Dr. George W. Crile, head of the Cieveland Clinic. Speaking before the Kiwanis Club at the Columbia Club yesterday, the noted surgeon said that “man’s mechanism and his contact with his fellowman keeps him on edge constantly.” : . He traced man’s diseases, especially the cardiac type, diabetes and nervous breakdowns, to his higher intelligence and his inability to solve his problems with his brain without letting them get down into his system to utilize the energies of his “powder magazine.” Dr. Crile said that “the hardest thing for any man to be is to be a civilized man because he encounters difficulties and troubles from babyhood” and worries continually. He described the cardiac diseases, indigestion and other common afflictions which are fatal to man in the midst of life, as being unique to man, especially civilized man. These diseases, he said, are hot found in animals nor do they appear among the Eskimos. They are found only occasionally in China and India, he said, being peculiar to Europeans and Americans. He added that one reason for their infrequency in the Orient is because “the Orientals have a doctrine of

Man Is Never at Ease, Doctor Tells Kiwanians

the speakers’ table at the luncheon (left to right) are Dr. H. H. Wheeler, Indianapolis; Dr. Crile, and James T. Hamill, club president. Dr. Crile is here for the surgeons’ conference at the Claypool.

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acceptance” and don’t let trouble work on their systems. Dr. Crile said that food furnishes energy, like gasoline does for an

automobile, and that both “animals

and ourselves obey the laws of the conservation of energy.” - The maximum of energy, which gives vent to itself in anger, is found in the lion and tiger, he said, adding that “there is as much difference between the energy of man and animal as there is between an airplane and that of a tractor.” Dr. Crile explained that man’s brain is his sparkplug and that it functions with the other parts of his body just as do the various mechanisms of an automobile.

FIREMAN KILLED AS SNOW DERAILS TRAIN

OSCEOLA, Wis., March 23 U. P.). —A locomotive fireman was killed and an engineer seriously burned when a Soo Line passenger train en route from Duluth, Minn,, to Minneapolis was derailed near here last night. None of the passengers was injured. "A snowslide reportedly covered the

tracks where the engine and two coaches were derailed. Frank Dietle, the fireman, was killed instantly. Engineer Walter Robinson, Minneapolis, was brought to the Osceola Hospital with severe burns on the face and neck.

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Fascists Prepare for Mussolini Speech.

ROME, March 23 (U. PJ) —One thousand Fascist guards, including infantry and carabineri, were posted around the French Embassy late today following a speech by King Viector Emanuel which newspapers interpreted as calling upon France to meet Italian dernands in the Mediterranean. The King put his seal of approval on Premier Mussolini's drive for Italy’s “natural aspirations” in an address before the new Chamber. of Fasces and Corporations. Regarded as a forerunner of an important speech which Sig. Mussolini is expected to make Sunday,|: the King’s address revealed that Italy on Dec. 17, 1938, had already informed France of the questions dividing the two countries. “Regarding France,” the King said in his speech, “my. Government in an official note last December formulated questions which divide the two countries at this moment.” ‘Hitherto it was believed that Count Ciano, Italy’s Foreign Minister, had only informed Andre Francois-Poncet that Italy consid ers the 1935 Laval accord as void. The .King revealed for the first time that Count Ciano had told Ambassador Francois-Poncet what problems divided the two: countries. In his address the King said: “Among the great powers it is has established since October, 1936, the closest relations, of political, economic and cultural collaboration. These relations are generally ‘defined by the term Rome-Berlin axis. It acts in conformity with the vital necessities of the two peoples

enlarged by an additional agree-

Budapest and Manchukuo. new African reality, it was possible Britain, re-establishing a situation

greatly compromised.”

WRONG MAN GIVES UP TO POLICE FOR PAL

FT. WAYNE, March 23 (U. P.)—

Paul Stenfanowicz last night to arrest him on a charge of assault and

saying: “I'm Paul.” At the police station an attorney

wrong man, that it was John Sten-

then Paul walked in, admitted his identity, and was booked on the as-

sault charge.

MORRISONS

WASHINGTON |sT.

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123 (U. P)—A C ; trade accord was signed at 5:30 p.

with Germany that my Government |

and it has since been successively {7

ment (the so-called anti-Comintern|/ alliance) which binds it to Tokyo, |?

“Having finally recognized the |? to come to an agreement with Great |}

that the methods of Geneva had |?

When police went to the home of |Z battery a man answered the door 7

told them they had arrested the|’ fanowicz they were holding. Just |?

Carol Keeps “Freedom,” “Reich Gets Farm and Mine Benefits.

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BUCHAREST, Rumahis. March German-Rumanian,

im. (9:30 a. m. Indianapolis Time)

today, constituting an agreement of

amazingly wide scope. It grants Germany concessions without precedent in modern relations between two: sovereign states. It had been expected that the accord would be signed yesterday, but contrary to reports that it had been signed, ‘last-minute negotiations to smooth out details caused the signing to be postponed until today. Despite the scope of the treaty, it was emphasized that Germany in no wise obtains a dominant position in Rumanian economy and that Rumania remains free to conclude agreements with other nations. Further Accords Expected

The accord runs to 1944 when it can be denounced with one yeai’s advance notice, It is anticipated the accord will be followed by separate agreements between the various branches of industries mentioned in the accord. The pact aims at the adaptation of the mutual economies of the two countries to each other’s needs. It is intended to comply with Germany’s need for imports and the development of Rumania’s production, both for internal consumption and con-

Nazis Win Big Concessions In T reaty With Rumania

tinued trading with other countries. : The accord chiefly concerns the development of the agriculture and mining industries.. Under it Germany will furnish Rumania with machinery and mining equipment. She also will organize a RumanianGerman company for the study of the problems connected with mineral oils.

The accord further provides for the creation of free zones in which industrial and commercial enterprise can be established and .provides that in these zones German shipping companies and storehouses will be organized. The accord also envisages a number of enterprises for the development of roads and other means of transport. Political interest obviously centered on possible annexes and reservations to the agreement. It was these, as proposed by Germany, which caused a sensation last weekend, and started rumors of a German ‘‘economic ultimatum” to Rumania. Troops Withdrawn

The general atmosphere here showed ‘some lessening of tension

quarters to direct talks which had been started between Rumania and Hungary regarding -demobilization of the reservists which both countries had called to the colors. Rumania has withdrawn her own troops to an “emergency line” about 70 miles from the frontier, and hence she asks: that Hungary take the next step in any demobiliza-

tion.

which was attributed in politicall:

DAY, MARCH 23, 192 PAN MILTARISTS SEEK NAZI ALLIANCE

TOKYO, March 23 (U. P.) —Belief that compromise with - Great Britain on. Japanese expansion in the Far East is impossible, caused agitation today by powerful military groups for a Japanese military alliance with Germany and Italy, Failure to make progress in efforts to persuade Britain to accept even a compromise on Japanese control of East Asia has suddenly thrust the issue back into the foreground coincident with a decision ~ to speed up military operations in China. Germany was believed to be eager for such an alliance. Among Government leaders there was an obvious reluctance to go as far in co-operation with “Italy and Germany as to sign e military ale liance, but proponents of an alliance were definitely gaining ground as a result of current European developments.

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