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     European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 10, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday july 10, 1991 the stars and stripes Page 7 Washington apr Law enforcement officials flexing new weapons against the Sale of anabolic steroids As bodybuilding drugs arrested More than a dozen people monday in Arizona the drug enforcement administration said. The arrests in the greater Phoenix area concluded a sweep begun there last week and raised the total number booked to 31, officials said. The operation occurred about a week after former football Star Lyle Alzado publicly blamed steroid use for his inoperable brain cancer. The crackdown also represented the first major enforcement action since trafficking and Possession of steroids were subjected to tougher Federal penalties in february. In addition to the arrests authorities obituaries seized four businesses three gymnasiums frequented by bodybuilders and a liquor store More than $95,000 in Cash two dozen firearms four vehicles and thousands of steroid pills a amp id Dea spokesman John Albano in Phoenix. Ten Homes As Well As the businesses were searched he said. A the alleged steroid sales were primarily to people who work out at local gyms and health clubs he said. Much of the distribution was done by users who bought the drugs for themselves and their friends to bulk up their Muscles despite the risks. A there were some real hucksters a among those arrested Albano said but he said he knew of no resistance by any of those taken into custody. The Phoenix police department Learned of the problem when a local woman complained in March that her teen age son had been offered steroids Albano said. The police and the Dea then began an undercover investigation he said. A we have eight individual cases stemming from this one investigation a he said. Quot two a principal subjects of the investigation were arrested monday Albano said. He identified them As Thomas Ruf Fino 37, owner of a seized gym and Robert Clapp whose age and occupation were not immediately available. The anabolic steroid control act raised the maximum penalty for trafficking and illegal dispensing of anabolic steroids to five years in prison and a Fine of $250,000. It also makes Possession of even Small quantities of the drug for uses not validly prescribed by a doctor a Federal crime punish Able by a maximum of one year in prison and a minimum $1,000 Fine. Anabolic steroids Are used legitimately to treat medical problems such As osteoporosis and anaemia. Steroids recently made headlines when Alzado who played for 14 years for three National football league teams blamed steroids for ruining his immune system. He said that led to a rare brain Lymphoma which was diagnosed in april. Known health risks from steroids include severe acne baldness temporary sterility abnormal liver function High blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Actor Franciscus is dead los Angeles apr James Franciscus a handsome leading Man who played a detective in the to series naked City and a Blind investigator in Longstreet died monday. He was 57. Franciscus died of emphysema at the medical Center of North Hollywood according to publicist Phil Paladino. The actor starred in several television series beginning in 1958 with the Abc drama naked City. He appeared in the 1961 series the investigators on lbs then moved to the role that made him a teen age heartthrob Franciscus a English teacher John Novak in the Abc drama or. Novak. Franciscus portrayed insurance investigators twice first on the investigators and later As Blind Mike Longstreet on the Abc series of that name. That role was among his most challenging he said in 1971, because it was difficult to leave his eyes unfocused. A a you be got to use them yet not use them a he said. A in the first few shows my eyes would just go out on me along 2 or 3 of clock. They a be bloodshot and  during the 1960s, he produced june Eyre and the red Pony for television. Franciscus also starred in the 1970s series Doc Elliott on Abc and Hunter on lbs. Twice his rugged looks cast him in the role of a Kennedy or a president very much like John f. Kennedy ,. In the 1981 television movie Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy he played opposite Jaclyn Smith in the title role. _ three years earlier he played a president in the film the greek tycoon with Jacqueline Bisset and Anthony Quinn. He appeared in the movies the outsiders Youngblood Hawke and beneath the planet of the apes. The actor was born in Clayton mo., and attended a Massachusetts prep school before going on to Yale University. After acting in summer Stock theater in Massachusetts he was cast in a 1956 film four boys and a gun launching a Hollywood career. He is survived by his wife Carla and four daughters Jamie Kellie Corie and Jolie. Stage film actress Dunnock Dies Oak Bluffs mass. Apr Mildred Dunnock who portrayed Linda Loman in the stage and film versions of death of a Salesman has died at the age of 90. Dunnock who was nominated for an Academy award for her role As the Salesman a wife in the movie version of the Arthur Miller play in 1951, died Friday at Martha a Vineyard Hospital. She appeared with Lee j. Cobb As Willy Loman in the 1949 Broadway production. Dunnock who first appeared on Broadway in the Early 1930s, also played Lavinia in Lillian Heilman a another part of the Forest and big mama in Tennessee Williams cat on a hot tin roof. Her performance in the movie version of Williams baby doll in 1956 brought Dunnock a second Academy award nominal ice. She taught at the Yale drama school and Barnard College and appeared in numerous stage productions at the Long wharf theater in new Haven. Born in Baltimore Dunnock graduated from Goucher College in Tow son md., and received a masters degree from Columbia University. When she retired she moved to West Tisbury on the Island. She is survived by her husband Keith urmy a daughter Linda Mcguire also an actress and three grandchildren. Dunnock Wii battleship commander Dies Washington a vice adm. William m. Callaghan who commanded the battleship Missouri during two climactic Battles of world War ii in the Pacific and went on to become commander of . Naval forces in the far East died monday. The 93-year-old Admiral who retired in 1957, died in Bethesda md., after suffering a stroke. Callaghan commanded the Missouri in combat operations off two Jima and Okinawa. He was commander of Pacific Fleet amphibious forces in the korean War. Callaghan born in California graduated from the . Naval Academy in 1918 and spent the final weeks of world War i on destroyer duty guarding convoys crossing the Atlantic. He was commander of the destroyer Reuben James in the late 1930s and later served in the office of the chief of naval operations. During the first two years of world War ii Calr Lagan was War plans officer for logistics on the staff of the commander in chief of the Pacific  Korea gets Dod approval to produce f16s washing Ion apr the defense department said monday it notified Congress of a multimillion Dollar Deal that will permit South Korea to produce 72 f-16 Jet fighters under . License. The three stage Deal is to begin with South Korea buying 12 f-16s from the United states followed by the delivery of . Production kits for 36 additional aircraft to be assembled in South Korea. In the third stage the South koreans would produce under License 72 additional aircraft with technical assistance from . Manufacturers. The Deal is valued at $2.52 billion not including the commercial contracts expected to be concluded As part of the licensed production phase. The commercial sales which Are not handled directly by the defense department would add another $1.29 billion to the estimated total value of the Deal the defense department said. The f-16 is one of the most advanced . Warplanes. It is manufactured by general dynamics corp. The South koreans have not yet selected an engine manufacturer for the planes. A South Korea also will get 20 navigation systems for the planes As Well As 12 spare engines test equipment spare and repair parts and technical documentation. The defense department said it told Congress the Sale will contribute to . National Security by helping improve the Security of a Friendly country. It referred to South Korea As a an important Force for political stability in the Pacific area crowd peaceful at Dallas concert by guns n roses Dallas apr police had riot gear ready for a concert by the heavy Metal band guns no roses its first since fans rampaged at a Missouri performance. But All went smoothly once the event started a two hours late. The band performed monday night for a near capacity crowd at Dallas 20,000-seat Star plex amphitheatre. Lead Singer Axl Rose arrived late police said. Rose told fans that the Melee last week was blown out of proportion by the Media. He also apologized for sound problems which he blamed on equipment damaged in the riot. Police sgt. Jim Chandler said 41 off duty officers 10 More than usual were hired to provide Security. A private Security firm provided additional guards said Star plexus general manager Larry Fontana. Last week about 3,000 of the 15,400 fans at the River port Amphitheater in Maryland Heights mo., went wild after Rose jumped off the stage and fought with a camera toting fan. Cameras Are banned at the groups shows. The crowd angered because the six member band stopped the show after the incident threw bottles uprooted chairs and demolished equipment. At least 64 listeners and 15 officers were injured. Subsequent shows near Chicago and at Bonner Springs kan., were cancelled  
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