February 8, 1970

comment on recent mil action; map and graph showing strategic importance of Golan Hts

Mayor Lindsay charges schools are 'the training ground for the next generation of addicts, s, NYC Elementary School Principals conv; says NYC will institute drug educ programs in every affected school; holds TV plays role in causing addiction among children by showing commercials teaching them to 'wake up, slow down, be happy, relieve tension with pills'; estimates number of addicts in city at about 100,000; Educ Bd spokesman describes intensive efforts throughout school system to press educ program; UFT pres A Shanker and United Parents Assn pres B Lewis rept their orgns are acting to inform teachers on narcotics danger

Natl Dental Research Inst study group foresees and is working toward virtual elimination of tooth decay in US during '70s; study group chmn Dr H W Scherp and others believe goal can be met with pub cooperation, int; 3-part program includes use of plastic tooth paint, chems to kill certain mouth bacteria and improved use of fluorides; 3 techniques outlined; recent test of tooth paint at Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY, discussed; problems in developing antibacterial chems detailed; use of chems seen reducing periodontal disease; current and potential uses of fluoride discussed; other ideas under consideration include changing human diet to reduce effects of sugar on teeth; 1 possibility is addition of something to candy to counteract effects of sugar; halt in tooth decay will not leave US dentists without work as 200-million Amers have estimated 800-million untreated cavities

Fed Reserve Chmn Burns says he takes 'dim view' of any tax rises, HR com

Repr Ottinger releases US Marine Lab rept indicating dumping of millions of tons of sewage sludge and dredging spoils in Atlantic Ocean off NY-NJ coast is endangering health of persons who eat sea food caught in area, news conf