Rhine fish poison Thiodan identified as probable cause
North Rhine-Westphalia officials and Dutch scientists pin Thiodan Endosulfan as the likely poison in the Rhine fish kill. About 40 million fish reportedly died, with losses estimated above $825,000. Investigations target unknowns. authorities warn residents to avoid Rhine water though human risk is deemed low.
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Bonn
UPI
North Rhine-Westphalia
Dieter Daneke
Duesseldorf
Farkwerke Hoechst
Griesheim
Rhine
Bingen
Hamburg
Elbe
Netherlands
North Sea
Daneke
Rhineland-Palatinate
Hydralogy Laboratories
Holland
Farbwerke Hoechst
West Germany
Rotterdal
Costly Advertising Sparks Check on Motel Theft
In University Park Pa UPI John F Spence of Penn State surveyed hotel and motel owners on advertising costs and found pilfering of monogrammed towels and ashtrays occurs more often than with non monogrammed items.
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University Park, Pa
UPI
John F. Spence
Food Service and Housing Administration
Pennsylvania State University
Cuts In Billions For Defense Urged By Gardner
Washington UPI reports Gardner urged a ten percent income surcharge with reforms to end tax shelters for the wealthy. He proposed cuts in defense spending of about ten billion dollars to fund greater urban programs and a more urgent spending drive.
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Washington
UPI
Urban Coalition Action Council
Gardner
Morej
John G. Schmitz
Nation
Action Council
P Tustin
John W. Gardner
Manila
Bulistand
Cornera
Philippines
Center Prnes
News
Corcueta
Senate votes to ban cigarette ads in California
SACRAMENTO UPS reports the State Senate approved a broad ban on cigarette advertising, aiming to curb youth exposure. Proponents cited health risks and rising smoking costs, while opponents warned of regulatory overreach and economic impact. Local groups and broadcasters opposed the move citing substitute advertising challenges.
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Sacramento
UPS
Senate
California
Nia
Jose
Ucts
Beilenson
Publishers Association
Cali
Fornia Broadcasters Association
Time
Berlin child escapes across border lake in storm
A one year old East Berlin boy swam a border lake to reach the West during a heavy thunderstorm, hiding from Communist guards as West Berlin police reported on Wednesday. The dramatic escape underscores the tense border situation and prompted renewed calls for security measures.
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Berlin
UPI
West
West Berlin
Breakthrough at Ben Het Camp Tense Fighting Ends In Siege Push
A wounded South Vietnamese soldier is carried toward a Special Forces camp as another soldier carries his weapon amid heavy fighting. South Vietnamese paratroopers pressed from the besieged Green Beret base at Ben Het attempting to break the North Vietnamese encirclement. An American officer inside the camp pledged the Communists would not capture the fortress.
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Ben-Het
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McDivitt
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Beverly Hills
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Rail Road
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Teale
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Fremont
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