Miss Astronaut Barbie Set Pace For Space Lore
The exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum spotlights Barbie’s space and aviation careers from 1961 to 1994. It notes Miss Astronaut Barbie released in 1965 predates Sally Ride by 18 years and traces changing roles for women in flight through dolls donated by Mattel.
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Food Stamp Numbers Shrink After Years Of Growth
The number of people on food stamps fell from 27.85 million in February 1994 to 26.76 million in February 1995, a drop of over 1 million. Analysts cite improving economy and welfare reforms as reasons, with officials noting the first sustained decline in years and the lowest participation since 1992.
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Tobacco Warning Labels Abroad Prompt U S Copy Claim
Canadians, Australians, and others brand U S cigarettes with stark black health warnings, but American packs show only mild warnings. Scott Ballin of the Coalition on Smoking Or Health urges Congress to end the double standard and protect U S youth with explicit addiction warnings. He delivered two packs of Camel cigarettes to members of Congress to illustrate the contrast between nations.
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Tobacco Warning Labels Across Borders and Courts
The article notes bold foreign labels warn that tobacco can harm children and cause death while US labels claim no addiction or danger. Congress mandates rotating warnings at home, avoiding direct killers claims. Four labels cycle quarterly, including carbon monoxide content and links to cancer and heart disease.
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