AR-News: (US-tx)American Cancer Society Attacked Over "Cattle Barons'" Galas

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It raises thousands of dollars every year for the prevention of cancer --
The American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball.

But now, a group of doctors says the event promotes cancer because the
name "Cattle Baron" allegedly supports the consumption of red meat.

"Cancer. It's what's for dinner at the Cattle Baron's Ball."

That slogan on a website -- even a mobile billboard -- is the campaign of
the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine.  They urge people to
write the American Cancer Society and tell them not to "sell out" to the
beef industry. 
...
Smith says those who come to the Cattle Baron's Ball can eat beef,
chicken, or have a vegetarian meal.

"It's really a name. It's a western themed party in the Texas community,"
she says.

full story:
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1779422

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