University Daily Kansan, November 11, 1982
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Official to discuss Tylenol's return
PHILADELPHIA - Six weeks after Extra-Strength Tylonel capsules spiked with cyanide killed seven people, plans were announced yesterday for a nation-wide conference to discuss reintroducing the new product in tamper-resistant packages.
James Burke, chairman of Johnson & Johnson, parent firm of Tynelon's manufacturer, McNeil Consumer Products Co., will discuss reintroduction plans before reporters at a New York hotel today.
His remarks will be carried via closed-circuit tele- to hotels in 29 other cities. In four of those cities — Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington — reporters will be able to quz Burke.
Robert Andrews, spokesman for Johnson & Johnson, which is based in New Brunswick, N.J., said the
elaborate conference was the first ever for the giant, health products firm.
ANDREWS SAID Burke would disclose the new packaging for the capsules, briefly discuss plans to reintroduce them in stores and reflect on the impact of what the company calls the "Tylenol tragedy."
PACO Pharmaceutical Services Inc. of Lakewood, N.J., reportedly has been chosen to make the new packaging but the PACO would confirm or deny the report.
Andrews also said Burke might discuss a new advertising campaign but noted, "I don't think he's going to get far into it."
Except for a brief television campaign in late October asking people to "trust" Tylolen, all Tylolen ads were withdrawn after the seven Chicago area Tylolen-cyanide deaths, the first of which occurred Sept. 29.
An investigation into the poisonings continues.
AS FEARS about the deaths mounted, McNeil told stores to discontinue selling Regular and Extra-Strength Tylenoil capules and arranged with wholesalers and retailers to return the products.
The recall was a financial blow for Johnson & Johnson, which took a $50 million after-tax charge against its third-quarter earnings to cover the cost of recalling and destroying 22 million bottles of Tyleneol capsules.
McNeil also launched a program for consumers to swap Tylonei capsules for Tylonet tablets, which were not involved in the tampering incident.
Burke insisted at the time that Johnson & Johnson would invest heavily to re-establish Tysonel's position. He also said the company would reinforce market before the scare.
A 71-year-old Overland Park man who fell down the steps of Memorial Stadium last Saturday died yesterday afternoon in the intensive care unit of the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., a hospital official said.
Man dies from injuries suffered in stadium fall
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced by Simmons Funeral
The hospital would not release the cause of Paul's death, and his doctor could not be reached for comment.
William Paul suffered a head injury when he fell down the stairs of the stadium shortly before half-time at the KU homecoming football game.
KU POLICE HAVE been conducting an investigation to determine the reason Paul fell (KU Police Director James Sweeney) and why reason Paul felt had not been determined but said the department was interviewing witnesses.
"With a major accident we try to get as many statements as we can to determine what happened," he said. "So far we have found nothing to indicate that it was not an accidental situation."
"We will take what we have to the district attorney's office for them to [be] prosecuted."
Denney said it was routine to take a case involving a death to the district attorney's office to be examined when there was a possibility of foul play.
Paul was transported Saturday after the accident by Douglas County ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and was then transferred by Life Flight helicopter to the Research Medical Center.
Asbestos maker files for bankruptcy
By United Press International
WASHINGTON - The blue-chip Manville Corp., accused by the daughter of a dead asbestos worker of committing "outraged murder," said yesterday it filed for bankruptcy to preserve profits for workers who have yet to sue.
The company said potential damage suits, with an average settlement of about $40,000, could put it out of business.
At a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the crisis in bankruptcy law, Juvenile Gentle of Baltimore, her voice cracking, described the "hell my father
went through dying of lung cancer after 27 years of working with asbestos as an insulator.
"What they have done is outraged murder," Gentile charged. Instead of using bankruptcy to delay paying claims, she said, executives "can do their high salaries and fancy cars. My never get to enjoy those luxuries."
MANVILLE, one of the largest asbestos manufacturers, filed for bankruptcy in August despite a net loss of $325 million and millions of dollars in cash on hand.
The company claimed the 16,500 current asbestos suits and an estimated $39 million in damages.
exceed its profits and make it impossible to borrow money in the meantime.
The subcommittee began considering bills to restructure bankruptcy courts because of a Supreme Court decision invalidating 1978 legislation. If Congress does not act by Dec. 24, the entire system, already burdened by 10,000 new filings a week, could be thrown into chaos.
Manville senior vice president Earl Parker said the firm was being sued by Sotheby's.
He said, "Even after receiving the full amounts we are claiming under our applicable insurance policies, Manville would not afford to pay the entire bill.
The second annual KU International Day Saturday afternoon will offer a schedule of entertainment and displays from cultures as diverse as American Indian, Puerto Rican and Palestinian. Activities officials said yesterday.
Events to recognize diverse cultures
Gina Stevens, SUA fine arts chairman, said the day would feature 15 booths displaying memorabilia from different cultures.
Several groups will entertain, including Canta, a Puerto Rican singing group from Manhattan, Kan., and the
The event is sponsored by SUA, the international Club and the office of management.
University Dance Group, a KU folk dancing troupe, she said.
MOST OF THE entertainment for this year will be on-campus talent, a switch from last year, she said, when the entertainers were from off campus.
Gerry Williams, assistant director of minority affairs, said, "The reason we have this is to highlight the cultural diversity we have here."
Although the entry deadline for displays and acts has passed, Stevens is still a viable option.
The events will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom and are free to the public.
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"Sir, you honor us," Barrow said, presenting the serving "to our commendation."
WASHINGTON—President Reagan, nibbling at a sword-sliced chunk of chocolate cake, helped the Marine Corps mark its 20th anniversary yesterday — snapping a special salute to the marines standing watch in Lebanon.
He noted that, as the ceremonies were being held, "Your fellow Marines are standing watch in Beirut."
A drum and bugle corps, clothed in scarlet tunics and standing in a semicircle facing Reagan, played a stirring "Stars and Stripes Forever," with the band playing the Hymn of the Republic and finally played the "Marine Hymn."
"For 207 years you have been there whenever and where ever our country needed you," Reagan said in a brief speech. "You have never failed your country."
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The University of Kansas Chamber Music Series Presents
Clayton Haslop violin
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November 14, 1982
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James Bonn piano
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