Adoptions and ethics clash in baby placement scheme
A high volume low cost baby placing scheme run by Kurtz aims to place children with Mexican and American families. He claims three of five mothers’ babies go to Mexican families free of charge while one fifth goes to an American family for 5000 dollars, with attention to skin color and cross border legalities. Tom Felder, Illinois child welfare official, warns the arrangement risks stigma and questions its legality under licensing rules and cross border treaties.
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Marijuana reform on the horizon in U S politics
NORML director Keith Stroup says a D C court acquittal for Robert Randall on marijuana possession could force federal reclassification. Advocates push for scheduling changes or prescription access, with decriminalization hoped in several states before 1978 elections.
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Robert Randall
Keith Stroup
National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana
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Washington
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Stroup
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Scientists challenge Arthurian Round Table claim
London UPI reports scientists from Harwell and collaborators conclude the Winchester Great Hall round table could not have been used by King Arthur and his knights. The study, involving tree experts and medieval carpentry, aimed to test the legend.
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UPI
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Pelican comeback seen on Texas Gulf Coast
In Galveston Texas Sea Arama Marineworld will care for 36 brown pelicans from a-priada sanctuary. Curator Ken Beggs says the birds will be fed treated and allowed to breed and reoccupy their upper Texas coast habitat. Pelicans declined due to DDT habitat loss and development but EPA reports levels are acceptable again. officials hope for renewed populations, noting prior extinctions in Louisiana and Florida.
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UPI
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Ken Beggs
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Maine lobstermen oppose harbor oil tanker traffic
The Maine Lobstermen's Association urged Canada to maintain its stance against oil tanker traffic in Head Harbor Passage. President Edward Blackmore of Stonington said the group warned the environment would be at risk. Pittston Co seeks approval to route super tankers via the passage, but Canada has not allowed any tankers citing marine life danger.
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UPI
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Head Harbor Passage
Edward Blackmore
Stonington
Lobstermen’s Organization
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