11 NEWS NOW . . . at your service "All that the name implies." Doctor Reports On Chernobyl Victims Tel Aviv (JTA) — Dr. Yair Reisner, the Weizmann In- stitute biophysicist who flew to the Soviet Union to help Rus- sian doctors treat victims of the Chernobyl neclear accident, returned from Moscow last Sun- day with a grim prognosis for those who suffered radiation poisoning and a sober warning that the western countries are no better equipped than the Soviet Union to cope with the medical casualties of nuclear ccidents. Reisner, who volunteered his • expertise in bone marrow and cell sorting techniques after the =Soviets finally made known the full extent of the Chernobyl disaster, also reported that he entered the USSR with his Israeli passport without a Rus- sian visa. He said he was met at Moscow airport by Ministry of Health officials who issued him a visa on the spot, well aware that he is an Israeli. Reisner said that of the 299 persons directly affected by the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station — techn- icians, firefighters and guards who were inside the building — 35 were severely ill with radia- tion poisoning. But bone marrow transplants could be performed on only 19 0 , and another six victims were beyond treatment, he said. Others were not believed to be in urgent need of transplants. For those who received them, it will not be known for another three weeks whether the pro- cedure was successful, he said. The 38-year old Israel-born scientist said at a press con- ference here that the Israeli authorities knew of his trip to Moscow to take part in health rescue work together with a small team of American doctors. He had been invited by Dr. Robert Gale, an American bone marrow surgeon who plans to return to Moscow to check on the results. Reisner said he had no plans to return. He said he and the Americans worked with a Soviet woman doctor who was well acquainted with his marrow separation and tissue transplant techniques from reading about them in in- ternational medical and scien- tific publications. He said the team brought 16 crates of equip- ment to Moscow and he was able to set up his laboratory with 24 hours of his arrival: Reisner and his American col- leagues had warm praise for the Soviet medical team with whom they worked at Moscow Hospi- ,, tal No. 6. But according to Reisner, modern medical facilities have a long way to go to fully meet the demands of potential nuclear ac- ci dents in the future. No coun- ',,ries in the West are really prepared for such accidents. "It is not only a Russian problem but one which must be con- sidered everywhere," Reisner said. SONNY BRASS DRAPERY CLEANERS formerly of Progressive Cleaners Exercise Company's 3 months of unlimited classes is just $99.00 open to both new and existing. clients. • may purchase now through June 8, .986 • all cards expire September 8, 1986, no exceptions will apply • no other discounts apply (cleaned. retaped & re-corded) FREE! Any other items you may hove — if it can be cleaned, we'll clean it and clean it properly HOT FIGURE $99 00 • Draperies • Bedspreads • Blankets (cleaned or laundered) • Window Shades • Lampshades • Pillows • Venetian Blinds estimates pick-up delivery Warm Weather . OPERATING THE NEW AND IMPROVED SERVICE Phone for all that the name implies" 891-1818 555 S. Woodward " Birmingham sos 32480 Northwestern Farmington Hills men • women. teens 851-PITT 540-2535 DRAPERY CLEANERS "All that the name implies." THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DIMENSION IMENSION 10007 Northend, Ferndale 547-5944 A tribute: the gift that brings joy before it's ever received. ''S t •l s. r,'..•-•' . 7 1r5'1, • When you honor someone dose to vou with a JARC tribute - for a Bar Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, memorial, or special occasion •- you'll be bringing them joy.. bringing • di But before they ever open their tribute, sour joy to peoplt.' you'•e never met. People at the Jewish Association for Retarded Citizens. You'll he helping them realize their dream of living a life of quality, pride, and dignity. And helping keep hope alive for 411e hundreds of others waiting for a home. Send a JARC tribute today. Because onlv a very special gill brings joy before it's ever received. Order your tribute from the follo\ving: • ■ Brick ($50) ■ Double Chili (S361 ■ Chili 1S 181 ■ Regular Tribute (Minimum S5I Call Today 557-7650 Jewish Association for Retarded Citizens 17288 \Vest Twelve 1\1ile Road Smithfield. N1148()76 Li • 'In I A:i.attg$1. ; '::&'.4VrZt.