Tobacco Pesticides Eyed by Senate Unit
UPI reports Senator Abraham Ribicoff announces hearings to probe links between tobacco pesticides and smoking health hazards. He cites unanswered questions in the surgeon general’s report about residues in tobacco and seeks data on pesticide levels in cigarettes, smoke, and bodies of smokers.
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Washington
UPI
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Ribicoff
Senate
Surgeon General
New Law Unneeded Says Dr Terry Health Chief
Surgeon General Luther Terry said he doubts the government will need new laws over fetal health risks from smoking. He expects the Public Health Service to focus on antismoking education as its main task and noted cigarettes as a major cause of lung cancer in remarks during a radio TV program with Sen. Ken.
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Terry
Washington
Luther Terry
Public Health Service
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Frechette Sees Polonium Extracted From Tobacco
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Alfred L. Frechette says the tobacco industry could develop a method to remove polonium from cigarettes. He cautions he lacks chemistry details but notes the economics and money spent could drive a solution. He spoke on WBZ's Next Question.
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Boston
UPI
Alfred L. Frechette
Massachusetts
Commissioner of Public Health
Frechette
WBZ
Old Soldier MacArthur Turns 84
New York reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur marks his 84th birthday with honors from West Point and a praise filled tribute by his WWII staff. President Johnson calls him a century’s authentic American hero as cadets present a greeting letter. He emphasizes West Point as his greatest honor and reflects on the academy’s teachings.
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Military Academy
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UPI
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St. Louis
Southwest Pacific
U.S. Military Academy Corps
Volpe faults DPW reorganization over inexperience
Former Gov John A Volpe criticizes the DPW reshuffle saying the move is wasted without an experienced highway administrator at the helm. He notes none of the five new commissioners has highway background and warns the department lacks the management of large staff and a $100 million annual budget.
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Boston
UPI
John A. Volpe
State Department of Public Works
DPW
Volpe
Endicott Peabody
WBZ
Newsmakers
Church State Dissent Aired At Red Mass
President Johnson and government officials attended the Roman Catholic Red Mass at St Matthew's Cathedral. Archbishop Russell argued that separation of church and state never means religion must be cut from government, insisting morality roots governance. Chief Justice Warren and Justice Brennan led the judicial delegation amid controversy over school prayer.
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Washington
Johnson
Toy
John J. Russell
Richmond
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
William J. Brennan
Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates By Carrier And Mail
The Berkshire Eagle lists subscription rates: by carrier 45 cents per week and by mail options of one month three months six months and one year. It notes change of address procedures and asks subscribers to notify the local post office with old and new addresses.
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Atlanta racial disturbances tarnish city’s moder ate image
Eighty four persons including Negro comedian Dick Gregory were arrested as clashes erupted during two days of demonstrations at Leo's Restaurant. Police reported one injury a Negro jail trust with a broken leg. Klansmen and integrationists paraded downtown as U.N. subcommission study on racial strife sparked protests.
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Dick Gregory
United Nations
Vickets
Leo's
Air Pollution Study Planned for Boston
A Senate subcommittee headed by Sen. Edmund S. Muskie will hold public hearings in Boston on February 17 to probe air pollution sources and the effectiveness of laws and control programs. The hearings follow sessions in seven other cities including Los Angeles Denver Chicago Wheeling New York and Tampa. Muskie notes a possible link between air pollution and lung cancer.
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