Unethical

Dr. William P. Nolan, of Jeannette, Pa., discoverer of an alleged cure for tuberculosis based on inhalation of calcium fumes ( TIME, May 12, June 25), was expelled from the Westmoreland County Medical Society for " unethical conduct." Dr. Nolan, according to the American Medical Association, has been selling his "cure" by mail at $100 a shot, although its therapeutic properties have not yet been scientifically verified. Dr. Nolan was present at the meeting, and declared it a " frame-up," with only a handful of the members...

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