Scientists reproduce human growth hormone
University of California researchers announce the synthesis of human growth hormone a development that could aid cancer, heart disease, diabetes and growth disorders. The hormone controls body growth and milk production and has been used to treat a form of dwarfism affecting thousands of children in the United States. Dr. C.H. Li, 57, headed the work.
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Calley labels Army a Frankenstein monster in My Lai case
Lt. William L. Calley Jr., accused of killing 102 Vietnamese civilians in the My Lai massacre, says he was performing his duty and will testify in his court martial at Fort Benning, Georgia. He describes the Army as a Frankenstein monster.
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The forecast for Boston calls for a fair Saturday with possible snow or rain Saturday night and early Sunday, clearing Monday with flurries in northern mountains. Highs range from the teens in the north to the 40s in the south, with cooler weekend lows. In Esquire's February issue, Calley discusses My Lai, claiming he received his orders the day before the operation and that he fulfilled his duty, while criticizing the Army and expressing regret over civilian harm. Separately, a UC research team reports progress on synthesizing human growth hormone HGH, noting a 5 to 10 year path to commercial availability and potential cancer research benefits, with limited current supply impacting thousands of children with growth deficiencies.
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Orange juice sales boosted by Vitamin C use for colds
Nobel Prize winner and singer drive new acid craze aiding drug and juice sellers. A young girl asks for pills at breakfast while a Miami opera star claims orange juice makes his blood turn. Portland police report burglars steal Tiffany lamps from two homes, values around 500 dollars.
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Z film drives campus discussion on Greece and politics
A UNC adjacent cinema screening Z drew Greek student activists handing out literature about Greece's democracy struggle. The piece stars Yves Montand Irene Papas and Jean-Louis Trintignant and screens at College Cinema tonight at 8 and 9:15. A second feature Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid plays at Harte Theatre. Watermelon Man appears at Manchester Cinema with 7:30 and 9:15 showings.
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U S admits failure in Hotrail bombing drive in Laos
Military sources say three month bombing against Communist truck convoys on the Ho Chi Minh trail yielded few results with typical days producing under 20 trucks damaged. They note North Vietnam could field up to 5,000 trucks and cite a December hit that caused massive secondary explosions. The report follows talks between Lon Nol and U S officials and ahead of Melvin Laird’s Saigon visit.
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Catholic bishop faces death sentence in Cameroun court
Roman Catholic Bishop Albert Ndongmo, 44, of Nkongsamba, was sentenced by a Cameroun military court to be shot by firing squad in a public place. He and two others were convicted of plotting to kill President Ahmadou Ahidjo, with Gabriel Tabeu billed as Wambo the Runner among those condemned. A presidential pardon appeared the only possible reprieve.
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France
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International Commission of Jurists
FTC charges false ads for Veg-O-Matic and Telex aids
UPI reports the FTC filed false advertising charges against Veg-O-Matic food cutter claims and Telex hearing aids. Veg-O-Matic ads imply slicing raw foods, but instructions warn against slicing certain items. Telex ads misrepresent novelty, invisibility of devices, and benefits in noisy groups, plus a sham offer of free books.
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