New Cancer Theory Proposes Seeds Present From Conception
Washington AP reports Robert J. Huebner and George Todaro of the National Cancer Institute unveil a theory that cancer seeds, specifically C-type RNA virus precursors, exist in all humans from conception. Malignancy may arise when suppressed genetic factors and environmental triggers switch on viral genes rather than through external viral attack.
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Washington
Robert J. Huebner
George Todaro
National Cancer Institute
Huebner
Battle on Black Virgin Mountain Ends With Heavier North Vietnamese Losses
An American task force swept Black Virgin Mountain engaging entrenched North Vietnamese troops in caves. Reports say 47 enemy soldiers were killed by American bombers and artillery, with U.S. losses at two killed and nine wounded over two days.
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Saigon
Black Virgin Mountain
U.S
Tay Ninh
Varius
Tanker sinking after fuel cargo drenched in Pacific storm
A 676-foot tanker with 41 crew on board carries 280000 gallons of jet fuel and sinks slowly in the stormy Pacific about 250 miles west of Los Angeles. Rescue boats and helicopters race to the scene as a C130 circles above. no crew details released.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Los Angeles
Stewart native Fred McBee named division manager
Fred McBee of Stewart, a native of the area, has been appointed division manager for a theater chain after the resignation of Bed Gory. The report notes ongoing cold weather in Southeastern Ohio as a backdrop to the update. Ohio U.’s bench strength weakens with the apparent loss of Bob Howell through an injury.
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Stewart
Fred McBee
Theater
Bed Gory
Voce Escensetnas
Esoeee
Ohio
U.’s
Bob Howell
Judge Denies Conjecture In Kopechne Inquest
In Edgartown Massachusetts Judge James A Boyle barred testimony that Mary Jo Kopechne could have been saved if Edward Kennedy had summoned help promptly. Farrar testified only about recovering Kopechne's body from Kennedy's submerged car on Chappaquiddick Island. The inquest ended after 314 days of testimony with no criminal charges likely. a report will go to the Massachusetts Supreme Court before public release.
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Edgartown
Mass
James A. Boyle
Mary Jo Kopechne
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Skindiver
John Farrar
Miss Kopechne
Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Quest
Washington
Boyle
Superior Court
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Two Moon Trips Are Postponed
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Postponement of Americas next two moon flights is a budget move and a gain for lunar scientists. Apollo 13 moves from March 12 to April 11 while Apollo 14 shifts to fall likely September or October.
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Space Center
Houston
America
Space Agency
Free Kittens Draw Fast Calls From Messenger Readers
Eleven year old Eileen Canfield of 50 Sunnyside Athens reports she gave away four kittens and could have given away more after running an appeal in the Messenger. Residents flooded the line with inquiries as interest surged.
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Eileen Canfield
Sunnyside
Athens
Yablonski Funeral Today and UMW Probe Begun
Union reformer Joseph Yablonski his wife and daughter are buried today as the Labor Department opens a full scale probe into the United Mine Workers presidential election amid calls for a joint Justice Labor investigation into corruption and violence. A $50,000 reward is offered for the killer or killers. The Yablonski brothers urged restraint as burial takes place near Clarksburg.
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Washington, Pa
Joseph A. Yablonski
Labor Department
United Mine Workers
Senate
UMW
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Justice-Labor
Area police train in new program near Nelsonville
Meigs County area police recruit from Tri County Technical Institute to gain skills and degrees for better service. Roy Cross reports on the effort and its goals for local departments. Gloria Cross covers Mrs Glenn Evans turning ceramic hobby into teaching business. Ruth Wilkinson interviews Dr Frederick Blume on 20 years of changes in Hocking County. Jane Van Fossen discusses life after death with Ann Mulligan. Ohio University Bobcats head to Bowling Green for a MAC clash. Messenger previews full coverage of high school cage action this weekend.
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Tri-County Technical Institute
Nelsonville
Roy Cross
Meigs County
Glenn Evans
Gloria Cross
LOGAN
Frederick Blume
Hocking County
Messenger Logan
Ruth Wilkinson
Glouster
Jane van Fossen
Messenger
Ann Mulligan
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