FDA Trials DES Again Amid Cancer Controversy
A late page A-10 report notes the FDA reopens DES testing amid claims it fatten calves prevent abortions and treat cancer while other studies link exposure to cancer. Regulatory scrutiny intensifies as scientists weigh risks and benefits.
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Albuquerque Public Schools Budget Sets Record At 109.2 Million
The 1977 78 budget for Albuquerque Public Schools reaches a record 109.2 million dollars, up more than 10 million from the prior year 76 77. Page A 17.
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City Council to consider airport land fund measure
The City Council will discuss a measure to appropriate funds for land acquisition for a West Mesa airport. A second measure seeks authorization to publish bids for selling city bonds.
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Explosions Shake Saigon Amid Vietnam War Tension
A four hour series of blasts rattled Saigon as refugees accuse former South Vietnamese soldiers of blowing up ammunition dumps. The events occurred as President Carter's envoy arrives in Hanoi to discuss Americans missing in action in the Vietnamese War.
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Kennedy plot claim tied to Russian emigrant testimony
A Dutch journalist testified that a Russian emigrant who died in an apparent self harm scheme claimed involvement in a conspiracy to kill President John F Kennedy. The report appears on Page A-7.
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Lobo Pitcher Bruce Barber Shuts Down Southern Colorado
Bruce Barber pitched a two hitter and beat Southern Colorado 4 to 1 after an April Fool prank on New Mexico coach Vince Cappelli. Lobos gain the victory as they push in college baseball.
Senate approves ethics code amid pay raise backlash
The Senate adopted an 11,000 word ethics code 86 to 9, limiting outside earnings and imposing financial disclosure after the pay raise to 57,500. It bans gifts over 100 and tightens franking rules while requiring income and holdings disclosures but not exact amounts.
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Approval of Gibson Corridor Route by Regional Planning Board
The Council of Governments Urban Transportation Planning Policy Board approved the Gibson Corridor six lane arterial from Tram Way Blvd to Kirtland AFB with a 9-2 vote. The decision ends years of debate and retains a southern bypass option via Tijeras Arroyo for future study.
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Fraud With Computers High Profit Low Risk
A national audit firm speaker told the Workplace Crime Seminar in Albuquerque that computer fraud yields 500000 to 1000000 dollars on average with 100 to 1 odds of discovery and 33 to 11 odds of jail if caught. He noted frauds are often detected by accident and emphasize human control of machines.
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Drug Smugglers Find a Home in Phoenix
Investigative reports identify eight major Phoenix based drug trafficking rings with up to 140 members each. Phoenix socializes with smugglers in bars and clubs while federal and local agencies focus on interstate operations and major figureheads like Jeral Leon Woods.
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Four Arizona fugitives convicted on seven counts in bank robbery kidnapping case
A jury found four escapees guilty of seven counts each including the January 7 robbery of an Albuquerque savings and loan and the kidnappings of Marvin Stark in Tucson and Douglas Keeffe in Albuquerque. They face life terms on kidnapping convictions and will be sentenced by U S District Judge Howard Bratton.
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