Early feeding of newborns Under study
Dr. Camilla S. Wood of Brigham Young University cautions that delaying feeding in hospital nurseries may risk brain development. Her pilot study of eight infants at Utah Valley Hospital found blood glucose remained low up to 24 hours after 10 hours of fasting, suggesting possible learning disabilities without larger studies to confirm.
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Winter Hazards Pamphlet Warns of 50 Degree Death Risk
Washington officials announce a new U S Forest Service safety booklet for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. It warns that hypothermia can occur in 30 to 50 degree air, especially when wet, and outlines avalanche risks and high calorie food guidance for prevention.
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Doctors faulted in hypertension testing and home care
A Cleveland researcher says false blood pressure readings fueled rising hypertension and poor treatment. In JAMA, Dr. Irving H. Page criticizes a large federal screening program for accuracy, calls for proper procedures, routine home monitoring, and careful drug use to avoid misleadings and patient strain. Anchorage pipeline progress put toward completion with less than half a mile of pipe remaining.
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Lockheed scandals shape Japan election outcome
In Tokyo voters denied the Liberal Democratic Party a majority for the first time in 21 years, amid discontent over the Lockheed payoff scandals. The LDP won 249 seats, 21 independents supported the party, with 41.97 percent of the vote, while opposition parties gained. Premier Takeo Miki faces calls to resign as Fukuda moves to replace him.
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Forces in Beirut swap artillery fire
Moslem leftists and Christian rightists traded shelling overnight near the Israeli border as Palestine guerrillas and Syria reportedly reached an arms accord. Arafat accused Israel of plans to create trouble and to ally with rightist villages. No casualties were reported.
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Bombs halt Lisbon rail lines halting commuter traffic
Four bombs exploded early today cutting tracks on Lisbon’s two major commuter routes from Sintra and Estorial, stopping rail traffic and causing road jams into the capital. No injuries reported. officials expect services to resume before noon.
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Eton boys tour Feltham in exchange program
Six Eton students toured Feltham comprehensive school and found the coeducational halls more civilized during a several day exchange visit. Seven Feltham pupils stayed with Eton as part of the program where fees at Eton run about 3200 dollars a year.
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Briton holds talks with African group leaders at Geneva
British chairman Ivor Richard met four black delegations individually in Geneva before a further Rhodesia conference session. He dined with Bishop Abel Muzorewa and leaders Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, then Ndabaningi Sithole. Richard plans London talks with Anthony Crosland and aims for a common stance on an interim Rhodesia government and a 1978 deadline. Smith remains firm on a non negotiable package, with a second post-Christmas meeting likely.
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Smith plans return to Geneva talks this week
Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith said he would travel to Geneva in the next few days to press for strict adherence to Anglo American majority rule proposals. He accused British chairman Ivor Richard of pandering to black politicians and urged renewed emphasis on the two year transition plan.
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Paper cows brighten California freeways with painted cutouts
In a UC Davis led project, drama professor William Kelb and student volunteers placed thousands of cardboard cows along Highways 80 and 880 between San Francisco and Reno to entertain drivers. Cows came in purple pink red black white and some with multi eyes or holiday greetings. About 4 000 cutouts were planned before removal.
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Canyon fire in Matildja Canyon controlled near Ojai
A brush fire, starting Saturday, burned about 250 acres in remote Matildja Canyon within Los Padres National Forest. About 200 firefighters kept the blaze from spreading in steep terrain. Three firefighters were lightly hurt. no structures burned. Resource damage estimated at $570,000. Cause under investigation.
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