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Show Page A6 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Thursday, April 2, 1998 disparity in a km 4WRSE cancer death ra les puzziing black-whit- e whether the women had mammograms. The researchers now are analyzing the use of mammograms and other factors that could have contributed to the disparity. "Their results aren't new. That's why biological considerations must be looked at," said Dr. George Alexander of the National Cancer Institute. "How else would you explain (the disparity)?" Dr. Harold Freeman, director of surgery hospitals treat members of the military conditions and education levels for women a in and their families. military setting are roughly at New York's Harlem Hospital Center and It found that among the military equal. chairman of the President's Cancer Panel, ' breast-cance Medical Researchers the at in the said it's possible the black women did not the women, gap Army death rate was much smaller than Department Center and School at Fort receive the same treatment as white it is among women in the general popula- Sam Houston compared military medical women. black records of 6,577 women, 698 of whom were He said researchers should ask tion. But the gap still existed women with breast cancer were still more black, who were diagnosed with breast can- whether there are cultural and psycholikely to die than white women with the cer between 1975 and 1994. logical differences that would lead white disease. rate and black women to seek medical help at They found the five-yemortality "It tells us that even access to health for black women was 24.77 percent, com- different times, and whether breast cancare systems doesn't diminish the gap pared with 18.08 percent for white women. cer is biologically different between the n between breast cancer in Among women in general, the mortality races. "I think we're going to find that we women and white women," said Dr. rate for black women was 34.2 percent Barbara Wojcik, the lead researcher on the compared with 18.4 percent for white need to go deeper than the classification of race to find these answers," Freeman study. She is a civilian physician with the women. The study did not include data on said. Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The study was published in Wednesday's issue of the journal Cancer. A study of why the breast ATLANTA Researchers have long recognized black cancer death rate is higher among black women's higher death rate from breast women than among whites suggests that cancer and have speculated that the factors unequal access to health care is only part of could include not only inadequate access to health care, but also genetics, diet, culture the explanation. The study was conducted at military and lifestyle differences, such as use of hospitals, where supposedly everybody alcohol and tobacco. Ms. Wojcik said that the income, living has the same access to treatment. Such The Associated Press , black-Whit- er ar African-America- Republicans chart their own course on Social Security start e personal retirement accounts this year for WASHINGTON ; Staking each worker who now pays Social Security taxes about GOP as President $ut ground Clinton's town hail meetings on 130 million Americans. The $ocial Security near, House accounts would be an add-o- n to Speaker Newt Gingrich said Social Security, not replacing Wednesday he favors giving any part of the current system. "Even if a person makes a liach working American a piece pf any federal budget surplus to terrible investment or the stock stve and invest for retirement. market goes into a dive, that j "We must plant a flag in the person will always have Social ground that says this surplus Security to fall back on," said belongs to the American people Gingrich. But the speaker said the arid should be returned to the American people," said Gingrich, accounts should serve as a who outlined a Republican Social "framework" for bipartisan dis$ecurity agenda at a House Ways cussions next year on how Social and Means Committee hearing. Security can survive baby boomer j said he retirements and beyond. Gingrich supports to The current system is expected using government surpluses The Associated Press tax-fre- to run short of cash by 2029. Many Republicans would eventually like to see at least some Social Security taxes diverted into a mandatory pri- vate savings system. "We are exploring a way to give your children a better retirement system," Gingrich told House Republicans earlier Wednesday, asking them to pose the idea to people back home during Congress' upcoming spring recess. Gingrich also threw his support behind the creation of an bipartisan commission that would have until Feb. 1 to come up with solutions eight-memb- er to Social Security's troubles. Clinton will turn the nation al spotlight on Social Security when he kicks off a series of town hall meetings starting April 7 in Kansas City, Mo. Gingrich was invited to next week's event, but will be traveling to promote his new book, and is sending freshman Rep. in his Kenny Hulshof, The place. president's top budFranklin Raines, adviser, get voiced concern about the GOP proposal in an interview this week. "They don't do anything about Social Security," Raines said, adding: "Unless we can R-M- private-accoun- ts assure it's there, making other arrangements on the side wouldn't be very important." SEX ABUSE Alpine-Highlan- d police filed sexual abuse charges against a Highland juvenile for allegedly sexually abusing a American Fork girl. Medical Center in Provo. j in An 2:31 pjn. was man transported from his home to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center at his doctor 88-yea?- f. said request. to the allegation was relayed his ,6:08 pjn. Firefighters department by Division of to traffic a accident responded Family Services representatives. at 400 North Orem Boulevard. LOCKER FIRE A fire set There were only minor injuries. in a locker Wednesday at Dixon A 7:01 p.m. Middle School, 750 W. 200 who was struck boy by a car.fc evacuato North, Provo, led the 400 N. State St. was checked tion of the entire school, accordout by paramedics and releasd ing to a Provo firefighter. The fire, reported at 11:09 to his mother. He had ben on the sidewalk whej a.m., was extinguished by school walking a girl pulled her a,r. employees before Provo firefightonto street and hit him, the ers arrived on the scene, said fire cafe the Among Provo firefighter Bob Evans. The Provo answered by firefighter fire caused minor damage to the Monday: locker and did not spread. i.vl Police Lt Dave McManus Fire calls Trie Orem Fire Department responded to eight calls Tuesday. Among the calls: . Rescue unit 8:13 a.m. W. to 1375 500 North responded male with for an The breathing. difficulty 'fire was treated by patient department paramedics Wd '. transported to UVRMC. 11. a.m. Firefighters responded to 100 E. Center Fire engine and 8:29 a.m. report of a woman who had fall- rescue unit responded to a trafen down. They discovered the fic accident on South4? woman was handicapped and University. The Springvifle had fallen, but had been helped Savers were already on scene onto her feet by a case worker and they transported two who had been with her. patients. t rrr o 2:27 pan. Firefighters Rescue unit' 10:53 a.m. W. to 100 North' 280 responded for a male who had passed out. Patient was evakt ated by fire department para- treated a girl who fell at her home and was gasping for breath when they arrived. She was checked for injuries and released to her mother. medics and transported ' to UVRMC. A p.m. woman who had fallen when her cane slipped on the floor of an Orem restaurant was treated for a wrist and eye injury and taken to Utah Valley Regional 4.-0- 3 4:19 p.m. Engine and res cue unit responded to a vehicle' fire at 113 W. 920 Souths Damage estimate was twb immediately available. OBITUARIES Debra Sue Lewis Hazel ZefHe Porter Sheriff Hazel Zeffie Porter Sheriff; 91, died nome in Lynndyl March 31, 1998. She was born January 12, 1907 at in Auburn, Wyoming to David Wight and Sarah Ashdown Ann Porter. She married Guy Olen Sheriff September 21, 1925. They were later divorced. Hazel was an active member of the ; LDS Church, a homemaker, a nurse at the Utah State Hospital, and a great lady with many talents. She is survived by: son, Olen (Mary) Sheriff, Centerville; daughters: Shirley Lindsey, Fillmore; Donna 'Sherman) Little, Delta; Velda (Fred) Shirts, Cypress, California; Sybil David) Lallas, Lynndyl; Nona (Wes) Duncan, Elko, Nevada; 18 grandchilsisdren and 55 ter. Thorma Beer, Stevensville, Montana. Preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen Ridgley. Funeral services will be Saturday ; April 4, 1998 at 2 p.m, Leamington LDS Ward. Friends may call Friday, April 3, 1998, 8 p.m. at Nickle Mortuary, 190 South Center, Delta and Saturday p.m. at the church. ' n; 7-- Burial Lynndyl Cemetery. Debra Sue Lewis, 17, of Orem, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998 after 12 years struggling with complications due to a brain tumor. Our Debbie dear returned again to our Father in Heaven complete and whole and sure in the knowledge that she is a daughter of God. NOTICES V- -1 announced by Berg Mortuary of Provo. Max G. Morely, 81, of Kearns, died March 31, 1998 in Salt Lake City. Funeral services are pending and will be! announced by Berg Mortuary of Prbvo. Welsey Kent Carter, 56, of Provo, ditd March 31, 1998. Services are pending and will be announced by Berg Mirtuary of Provo. Muriel J. Fearaley, 95, of Provo, passed away April 1, 1998. Services are pending and will be announced by Berg Mortuary of Provo. Marjorie M. Sud weeks Crooks, 60, of Santaquin, died March 31, 1998 in Provo. Funeral services will be announced by Holladay Hills Funeral ! home of Santaquin. ; Glenn D. "Dean" Williams, 83, of Lake City, Florida, and former Orem resident, died March 16, 1998 following a iong illness. Services were held in Lake City, with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Florida. ijuJia Bartlett Kurtz, 90, of Orem, died March 81, 1998. Arrangments n under the direction of Funeral Home, Orei. Walker-Sanderso- , Wesley Kent Carter passed away March 31, 1998 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born May 2, 194l" in Award. She is survived by her parents, Susan Lewis, Ken and Verla Lewis; her Bisbee, Arizona, the son of Wesley C. Carter and brothers: Robert John Lewis, 15; James Hardison I,ewis, 13; Russell Mark Lewis, 9; her and and Scott Julianna sister, Ryan MacFarlane; Faye grandmother, Reeve; and stepgrandrnother, Lois Mary H. Carter. Roberts. She enjoyed writing, crafts, and swimming. She enjoyed being with her Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 1998 at 12 noon in the Park Seventh Ward, 1160 West 400 South, Orem. Friends may call Friday from p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and 5 Saturday at the church from a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Orem City friends. Cemetery. 7-- 9 10:45-11:4- Kent attended schools in Provo, f graduating from Provo High in 1959. He was an acti ve member of the LDS Church and served a proselyting mission in the Western States Mission. He also served a church building mission in Scotland. He was an eagle scout and scout master. He was a high priest group leader and served in many other positions. He enjoyed outdoor sports, especially hunting and fishing. He also coached men's basketball. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked in construction, and took great pride in his profession. He also built churches in the Southeast. LOU Elsie Nanette Tailman Buell Elsie Nanette Tallman Buell, 96, of Orem, died March 31, 1998 due to age. She was born August 21, 1901 in Los r Angeles California to Ole r Fasset and Alice Lorraine Riley brother, Norman F. Tallman, Pasadena, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Nursing Program and worked as a nurse at the Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Ml California. She was a convert to the LDS Church in 1947, and afterwards held many positions such as relief society president for eight years. She sang vocal solos for churches and civic groups in Santa Barbara, CA where she lived most of her married life. Music, poetry, Hervey Buell; a son, Robert T. Buell and her parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 3, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Friends may call Friday one hour prior to service, 12 to 1. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. j DEADLINES Tuesday Saturday: 4 30 p.m. Day before publication. Sunday: 12:30 p.m on Saturday Monday: 12:30 p.m. on Sunday Photo deadlines same as above Max George Morley, age 81, died Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at the Highland Convalescent Care Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on October 30, 1916 in Preston, Nevada to Ferry Stanley and Eva Irene Draper Morley. He received his education in Moroni, Utah and Ely, Nevada. Ke graduated from White Pine County High School in Ely in 1941. Max had many interests in the arts and sciences. He enjoyed music, draw- ing and painting, astronomy, botany, etc. He also spent many years doing genealogy. He was an active member of the LDS Church, holding a number of different callings. He was a sergeant in the 384th Bomber Group, serving in the US and England. Diabetes FEES The Daily Herald obituary rates are as' follows: $15.10 per column inch and $7.00 per picture, for eacn puDiica-tioFor further information call 344- 2533. Education three-nigcourse featuring a multidisciplinary team approach to basic diabetes management skills includes meal planning, exercise, medications, blood sugar, long-tercomplications, and blood glucose monitoring. The cost of the course may be billed to your insurance. To reserve space, call Janette Kirkliam, certified diabetes educator, You will receive forms prior to fust class. at A 357-754- loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his father, Wesley C. Carter. Funeral services will be held Friday April 3, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rivergrove 2nd Ward Chapel, 780 North 700 West, Provo. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo and at the ward chapel one hour prior to services on Provo City Friday. Interment, Cemetery. faisly ttoaruAnss apanin novo raefe rsyraa Uerro "Servixg our Famiies skd the Cemnxnity" Lyle Anderson, 81, died Mon., March 30, 1998. Services will be held' Fri., April 3, 1998 at 10 a.m. in First Ward Chapel, 810 East 600 North, Orem. Friends maytcall Thur., April 2, from 8 p.m. atithe Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, ,646, East 800 North, Orem, and Fri. at the" church from a.m. prior tohe, services. Dale Reese McCann, 57, died March 31, 1998. Services will be held Fri., April 3, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. urjtw J Sharon Stake Center, 545 Southjj East, Orem. Friends may call Thaw- -, from 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 NortC Orem and Fri. at the stake center un 5 a.m. prior to service. 6-- 8:45-9:4- 5 6-- " 9:45-10:4- Max married Geneva Irene Bauer on July 22, 1961 in Provo, Utah. She died on January 12, 1998. They made their home in Proyo. He was a mailman for 19 years and had worked for the rail a road. They moved to Kearns, Utah in 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Bessie Louise Petty and Bliss Roberts. He is survived Pat (Ray) by two Whitehead of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Norma (Donald) Weitman of Louisberg, Kansas; two brothers, Ferris (Ann) Morley of Milford, Utah; and Burl (Ilene) Morley of Garland, Utah; six grandchildren, 18 five and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Full military rites accorded by the VFW District 4. Ididnotlet the fear of death OBITUARY The Daily Herald charges for obituar ies. Death notices, brief items identi- fymq the deceased and the funeral home involved, however, run free of charge and must be placed by the funeral home. He was married to LaGena Bowen and later Mae Allen. He is survived by seven children: Wesley Brad Carter of Atlanta, GA; Patsy S. Carter of Rainbow City, AL; Stuart Edwards Carter of Camp LeJeune, NC; Jared Allan, Ryan Hall, Kyle Aaron, Nathan Karrey all of Trenton, NJ. He is also survived by his mother, Mary H. Carter of Provo; sisters: Carol Buckley of Bountiful; Marilyn, and husband David Cassidy, of Middlebury, IN; LeAnn Reyes, and husband Miguel, of Provo; brother, Billy Carter of Provo; and many nieces and nephews who Max George Morley literature, piano, organ and PEOPLE were some of her main interests. She is survived by one son and one daughter, Hervey James III (Robin) Buell, Thousand Oaks CA; Beverley Buell Ann (John H.) Johnsen, Henderson, NV; 11 grandchildren, 17 one Li LP Hazel Wattf, 92, of Provo, died March 31, 1998 in Provo. Funeral services are pending and will be 1 She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and had excelled in the Young Woman's Achievement Program. She had earned her Young Womanhood Recognition step-broth- She was loved by all, especially her family. She was born February 24, 1981 in Provo, Utah, a daughter of Kenneth Whitney Lewis and Susan Faye Reeve Lewis. She had attended the Utah School for the Blind, Orem campus. She also had attended Orem Elementary, Orem Junior High, and Mountain View High School. Tallman. She graduated from the Occidental College DEATH Wesley Kent Carter 6. 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