English researcher claims first living reproducing cell created
Dr James F Danielli of SUNY Buffalo says he has artificially created a living reproducing cell. He announced the achievement in a letter to colleagues, detailing the method as assembling the cell from isolated components under NASA funding, while offering few specifics. The claim follows recent gene and synthetic biology milestones by Harvard, MIT, and others.
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Safety Bureau cracks down on tire safety racket
The National Highway Safety Bureau targets tire dealers selling defective or restricted use tires as high speed highway tires. About 185000 tires labelled farm or nonhighway use were sold this year, with labels buffed or left intact. Dealers in Wichita Falls and Brighton were fined 600 and 400 dollars respectively as crackdowns began.
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Virginia Knauer on consumer protection under Nixon
Washington UPI Virginia H Knauer the White House consumer affairs adviser argues the Nixon administrations gains for consumers surpass those of the 91st Congress. She defends administration bills against Democratic versions and notes ongoing battles, while highlighting her fat hot dog limit triumph and education programs.
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Cigarette ads face tighter rules as self-regulation ends
Warren Brarer of New York urged the Federal Trade Commission to set strict guidelines before the January broadcast ad ban. He warned that the cigarette industry may triple ad spending to about 150 million and that claims implying health benefits flourish without the industry code.
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Vermont Yankee bonds to fund Vernon atomic plant sale
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp expected to close an $80 million first mortgage bond issue to finance the Vernon Connecticut River plant as 82 underwriters reoffer the bonds to the public. Public Service Board approved financing for the $125 million facility and Yankee agreed to meet state radiation standards and allow conservation groups to enforce rules.
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Nude hitchhiker sighting triggers out-of-jurisdiction report
Reports from Mechanicville police at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday described a nude male hitchhiker along the Mechanicville Waterford Road near the Rio Vista curve. Motorists said he was seeking a ride about three miles south of the city. The area lies outside Mechanicville’s jurisdiction and State Police at Malta took over the complaint.
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Berkshire City Council balks at 2500 for lights across town
In North Adams the City Council denied a 2500 request from the Northern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce to fund Christmas lights. Officials said the chamber cannot raise the 6000 needed, but a lighter display and a Santa Claus event are planned for local children. Pine Cobble School in Williamstown outlines a 585000 expansion with classrooms and art spaces, with 318000 pledged so far. Berkshire Medical Center notes the birth of Lisa Foley, now 5 pounds 10 ounces after a 98 day stay, a historic maternity record.
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