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Show Let George Do f -; ; Uso of Drug 'Cct1:z:: Restricted fcr "I nope you can answer my question favorably because It means so much to me," writes H. W. A. of Salt , p. - ii -Lake City. "I have heard 7 that the Univer- ( sity of U t a h ( b school of medi- Vy' cine has some of r NJT ,1 the new drug for . VVH f the treatment of s ,reA' rheumatoid r-y H thrltts. Could you JljO teU me if this i.l true and if so Oeerge . how 1 could get my name on the list, or who I can write to for any further Information." Unfortunately, Mr. A., the drug to which you refer cortisone Is not available for the unrestricted treatment of human brings, according ac-cording to Dr. H. L. Marshall, acting dean. University of Utah school of medicine. The drug Is still In the early stages of experimentation, Dr. Marshall said, la severely restricted restrict-ed and is issued by manufacturers only on recommendation of a federal fed-eral advisory committee. . The University of Utsh hs been approved as a recipient nf trie drug , for animal experimentstnm only, and the shipment has not yet bern received. Only a very few medi- 1 eat schools in the country will be allowed to use the drur for humsn experimentation within the near ' future. Dr. Marshall said. "Can you tell me the exact niim- . ber of seats in the coliseum st the Uteh stats fairgrounds?" asks ft. r. Williams of Helper. ' The number of permsnont seats In the coliseum, Mr. WiH'sms. is, S67J, according to J. A. lueobald, secretary -manager, Utah State Pair Assn. However, a sufficient number of chairs can be placed to seat mors than 0000. . It varies with the event Send questions, suggestions or complaints to George, in care of , the Salt Lake Telegram, 343 8. Main. Full names and addresses should be Included : In letters.. George will use only tnltlels if re- ' quested. ' ' ' |