Deadly New York fire at Happy Land social club prompts shutdown raids
Authorities say three people escaped through two small front doors as fire trapped patrons at the two story Happy Land club. Fire chief and police describe a deadly blaze blamed on arson aftermath as officials raid 173 other illegal clubs in the city.
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Diocese Considers Funds for New Mission Support
Archeacon Byrd notes church funds and individual donations could back a new mission. Bishop Beckham says if everyone gave ten dollars the debt to form the mission would be far from insurmountable. The plan aims to attract 25 to 30 new participants without draining existing congregations.
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Diet Aids Face Greater Government Regulation Hearing
Wyden opened a hearing on diet aids by the House Small Business subcommittee, with testimony from alleged victims of liquid diets and officials from the American Dietetic Association and the American Board of Nutrition. Janet Steiger of the FTC planned to appear. major weight programs declined to testify. The staff report cites optimistic claims and that about 9 percent of dieters who lose 25 pounds regain it within two years, attributing industry growth to heavy advertising the FTC largely ignored.
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Janet Steiger
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