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Ike Andrews’ tobacco testimonial

“I smoke regularly and happily, and I feel that I’m better off for it. The more I smoke, the better I feel.”

— Congressman Ike Andrews of Cary, scoffing at the latest reports (in 1979) linking smoking and mortality.

Andrews died Monday in Carrboro. He was 84.

Author Lew PowellPosted on May 11, 2010Categories Tar TalkTags carrboro, ike andrews, smokingLeave a comment on Ike Andrews’ tobacco testimonial
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