Jarring Arrives In Holy Land to Push Talks
U N envoy Gunnar V. Jarring arrived in Israel to press for faster Arab Israeli negotiations. Prime Minister Golda Meir and Foreign Minister Abba Eban listed three essential points: a unlimited cease fire, talks closer to the Middle East perhaps Cyprus, and foreign ministers representing Israel Egypt and Jordan. Egypt demand a troop withdrawal timetable and extension of the cease fire. Big Four pressure and Sadat open to observer teams or peacekeeping troops with conditions.
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Rebels Grab Briton Envoy
Montevideo police report British Ambassador Geoffrey Jackson was kidnapped by Tupamaros guerrillas. The ambassador, his driver, and two guards arrived at the embassy when witnesses said the abduction occurred before 10 a.m. The car was found nearby, and the group has previously held foreign hostages including Claude Fly and Aloysio Dias Gomide.
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Lavelle Named Likely Leader Of Ohio Democrats
Athens attorney William A Lavelle emerges as the likely new chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party with Gov Elect John Gilligan's backing. Lavelle confirmed his name will be presented Sunday by influential Democrats to replace Eugene O Grady who becomes director of highway safety.
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Maddox to market novelty items after Georgia governorship
Gov. Lester Maddox says his post politics plan includes selling novelty wares. He lists items such as a Lester Maddox rag doll a jack in the box that yells let me out and a Wake Up America alarm clock.
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Court Orders Ban On DDT And Public Hearings
An appeals court scolds the Agriculture Department and orders a complete DDT ban with mandatory public hearings before pesticide decisions. The ruling targets suspensions during cancellation, notes EPA responsibility, and directs action on remaining DDT uses such as cotton, citrus, and certain vegetables.
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Mercury in Tuna Safe But Swordfish At Risk
The FDA says most tuna types have mercury levels below concern while swordfish likely will be removed from the American diet. A market basket survey found swordfish and large tuna varieties like yellowfin and bigeye accumulate mercury. canned tuna appears less tainted after follow-up tests.
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FDA lowers mercury limit in tuna to under two percent
FDA officials say the current mercury level in canned tuna is between 1 and 2 percent, far below the 23 percent figure cited last month. Initial biased tests overestimated risk, with smaller tuna sizes showing lower, non dangerous levels. About 10 percent or less of all canned tuna may exceed limits after further testing.
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FDA
Bureau of Foods
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Mercury
Group Urges Complete Overhaul of Federal Criminal Laws
A special congressional commission in Washington has urged a comprehensive rewrite of federal criminal statutes. The 336 page report calls for total firearms registration, abolition of the death penalty including for treason and presidential assassination, a ban on all handguns, and more lenient treatment for marijuana users.
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Widened federal crime reforms face slow adoption
The National Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal Laws proposes harsher penalties for dangerous offenders while urging Congress to act despite resistance. Key members diverge on the death penalty and gun control, with discussions on juvenile transfers and private paramilitary groups. Brown backs abolition of capital punishment, vetoing marijuana legalization.
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