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Lillian and Fabian Burbeck, above, deny in letter that suicide could be linked to their group, Eckanar. Eckanar has nothing to do with drugs and will not accept anyone as a member who uses drugs. they say.
Lillian and Fabian Burbeck, above, deny in letter that suicide could be linked to their group, Eckanar. Eckanar has nothing to do with drugs and will not accept anyone as a member who uses drugs. they say.

Lillian and Fabian Burbeck, above, deny in letter that suicide could be linked to their group, Eckanar. Eckanar has nothing to do with drugs and will not accept anyone as a member who uses drugs. they say.

Date4/10/1978
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Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
Soul travel to outer space is encouraged by Eckankar, a philosophical -religious organization run by a retired couple, Fabian and Lillian Burbeck. This group believes souls can travel on several mystic planes to outer space and indescribable occult places. Burbecks lead classes - there are 15 courses that take more than 7 years of study to complete - and attract people of all ages. They urge self-improvement.
4/10/1978
Eye test is given by Dr. Clive Mortimer, an ophthalmologist, who argues that optometrists, who are not doctors, should not be permitted to use drugs to test for glaucoma, which could cause blindness
Eye test is given by Dr. Clive Mortimer, an ophthalmologist, who argues that optometrists, who are not doctors, should not be permitted to use drugs to test for glaucoma, which could cause blindness
5/9/1974
Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
Drug debate: The number of drugs available to the consumer has mushroomed in recent years, primary because of the proliferation of generic drugs, which are virtually identical to brand-name drugs
5/28/1975
Victor Ling is world- renowned for his work in cancer research. Last year he received both the Dr. Josef Steiner Prize in Europe and the General Motors Kettering Prize - recognized as the top international award for cancer research - at a June dinner in Washington, D.C. Ling helped discover how cancer cells resist the effects of tumor-destroying drugs by using a tiny protein. The protein ejects drugs from the cell before they have time to act. Ling spent years refining and confirming the discovery, which has sparked a search for the right decoy drug capable of fooling the protein and allowing cancer-fighting drugs to slip in for the kill.
Victor Ling is world- renowned for his work in cancer research. Last year he received both the Dr. Josef Steiner Prize in Europe and the General Motors Kettering Prize - recognized as the top international award for cancer research - at a June dinner in Washington, D.C. Ling helped discover how cancer cells resist the effects of tumor-destroying drugs by using a tiny protein. The protein ejects drugs from the cell before they have time to act. Ling spent years refining and confirming the discovery, which has sparked a search for the right decoy drug capable of fooling the protein and allowing cancer-fighting drugs to slip in for the kill.
8/2/1991
The facts: Whether it's pills or pot, your child has to know the facts about drugs or he could wind up damaging himself and perhaps the whole family, according to 20-years drug expert Norman panzica
The facts: Whether it's pills or pot, your child has to know the facts about drugs or he could wind up damaging himself and perhaps the whole family, according to 20-years drug expert Norman panzica
2/25/1982
Prescribes no drugs: Dr. Eric Shrubb, president of the Ontario Naturopathic Association, says levels of public health are deteriorating due to overuse of drugs. Shrubb treats patients with vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies.
Prescribes no drugs: Dr. Eric Shrubb, president of the Ontario Naturopathic Association, says levels of public health are deteriorating due to overuse of drugs. Shrubb treats patients with vitamins, minerals and herbal remedies.
12/15/1981
Claire Sterling, an American reporter who has written a book on the Mafia, says the war on drugs can't be licked until countries pool their intelligen(...)
Claire Sterling, an American reporter who has written a book on the Mafia, says the war on drugs can't be licked until countries pool their intelligen(...)
2/8/1990
Chris Roussie: Jimmy Whiffen's pal says the 15-year-old didn't use drugs.
Chris Roussie: Jimmy Whiffen's pal says the 15-year-old didn't use drugs.
11/29/1990
LeDain royal commission on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs listens to evidence during its opening session in Toronto last October. Members of commission (...)
LeDain royal commission on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs listens to evidence during its opening session in Toronto last October. Members of commission (...)
10/16/1969
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
7/2/1970
Richard Burke, ex-assistant to Senator Kennedy: I'm not saying there's not parts of my life I loved, It was exciting. But his influence obviously had a lot to do with the fact I got involved with the drugs.
Richard Burke, ex-assistant to Senator Kennedy: I'm not saying there's not parts of my life I loved, It was exciting. But his influence obviously had a lot to do with the fact I got involved with the drugs.
10/5/1992
Other side of the counter: Pharmacist Bob Pritchard says, in letter below, placing of certain drugs behind dispensary counter, under new policy, will be of benefit to the customer
Other side of the counter: Pharmacist Bob Pritchard says, in letter below, placing of certain drugs behind dispensary counter, under new policy, will be of benefit to the customer
7/31/1981