Synthetic vitamin A developed for cancer
Washington UPI reports that researchers are exploring synthetic vitamin A forms to prevent cancer, with the National Cancer Institute considering a prophylactic trial in high risk individuals for lung cancer. Dr Michael B Sporn notes natural vitamin A is unsafe in large amounts, and synthetic 13 cis retinoic acid shows promise in animals and Europe for skin disorders. The goal is to start a controlled human trial within a year if safety allows.
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DES makers named in cancer suit
Nine teen manufacturers of DES face a 2.5 billion class action suit in Manhattan Supreme Court alleging the drug caused cervical cancer in daughters of users. Plaintiffs seek punitive damages and a 500 million fund for medical care and research, naming E R Squibb Abbott Lilly Upjohn Rexall among others.
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Kissinger pressed Nixon on China trip report
Washington report says Henry Kissinger called Richard Nixon to request a report on Nixon’s China trip. The White House says President Ford learned of it two days later and gave little attention. Ron Nessen outlined a confused sequence, noting Ford’s desire to avoid public ties to Nixon’s visit to Peking. Kissinger spoke with Nixon.
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UPI
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Scranton Named U N Ambassador by Senatevote
The Senate confirmed former Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton as ambassador to the United Nations after brief debate, succeeding Daniel Patrick Moynihan who resigned to return to Harvard. Senate leaders praised Scranton for ability and integrity while noting his 1964 presidential bid and prior diplomacy.
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UPI
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United Nations
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Scranton
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GOP
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Family buries Rees in undisclosed location
Norman John Rees 69, named a Soviet spy and FBI double agent, was found dead at his Southbury home after a Dallas Times Herald report. His family arranged a burial at an undisclosed site, asking privacy as reporters gathered outside Heritage Village. The Times Herald reported Rees admitted selling U.S. oil secrets from 1942 to 1971 and becoming an FBI double agent.
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FBI
Hearst trial at standstill as defense seeks evidence toss
Patricia Hearst defense motions pause the San Francisco bank robbery trial after Judge Carter considers suppressing FBI seized documents from the Symbionese Liberation Army case. FBI agents testified as Bailey argues the evidence was illegally obtained. the journal and a bank robbery diagram are at issue. Dates and locations anchor the procedural standstill, with next action expected.
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U.S
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Hibernia
Note in margin may prove Luther died peacefully
A marginal note found on a 1545 Martin Luther essay in Brown University manuscripts is claimed to support eyewitness claims that Luther died peacefully after prayer. Rhode Island College professor Dr. Carolyn Lenz translated the barely literate German Latin note, which describes Luther's final hours and prayers.
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UPI
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Brown University
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Hessen
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East Germany
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Jesus Christ
Bennington Banner Publishing Details and Rates
The Bennington Banner is a daily except Sundays and holidays at 425 Main St Bennington Vermont. It is published by The Banner Publishing Corp and uses United Press International and New York Times News Service. Home delivery options and 90 mile radius subscription rates are listed with 3 month rate at $9.00.
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New York Times News Service
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Sex costs psychologists insurance
Psychologists lose malpractice coverage as some have sex with patients. APA Insurance Trust reports five claims to Central Mutual of Ohio, which terminated APA policy effective Jan 31. Experts say insurers fear large sexual abuse claims and the practice may be more common among psychologists than physicians.
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APA
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