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Cancer rates around Pilgrim

Description: Deborah Prothrow-Stith announces elevated male leukemia rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant. Boston Edison discounts cancer findings because of statistical insignificance. Rep. Lawrence Alexander.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/03/1988

Incidence of cancers in Massachusetts

Description: Cancer registry tracks predominance of certain cancers by gender and helps correlate incidence with environmental conditions. Common cancers still elude treatment. Centrifuge. Deborah Prothrow-Stith.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/15/1988

New trial for Woburn families?

Description: Upon discovery of concealed evidence, Woburn families of cancer victims go to court to ask for new trial against Beatrice Foods, which could lead to conviction for creating environmental hazard.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/14/1988

Question 4 nuclear plant shutdown

Description: Ballot question 4 would shut down nuclear power plants. Mother blames her daughter's leukemia on proximity to Plymouth plant. Edison denies link to high cancer rate in area. Referendum ads.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/26/1988