Government researchers flag low tar cigarettes as tolerable risk
Washington AP reports NIH scientist Gio Batta Gori and Enviro Control Inc. researcher Cornelius J. Lynch identify tolerable daily smoke levels for 27 low tar brands. They claim a smoker could reach these levels without observable hazard, provided tar and toxin reductions meet pre 1960 benchmarks.
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Lowtar brands tested by Health Dept official study
A Washington AP report lists 27 lowtar cigarette brands and how many cigarettes a day could be smoked without exceeding tentative tolerable levels. The piece notes varying tolerance across tar nicotine and other substances, with differing brand rankings and cautions from researchers. President Carter calls for a stronger tobacco safety research program while studies show a dose response between tar nicotine and risk.
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Fishwick letter aims to calm N and W strike misperceptions
ROANOKE Virginia AP The Norfolk and Western president denied trying to break the clerks union in a letter sent to striking Brotherpool of Railway and Airline Clerks members The letter reiterates company positions but does not urge acceptance Union officials say some supervisors may have violated safety laws during a month long strike The strike has idled about 20000 of N W 24000 employees and union leaders say contract offers are surface level with little guaranteed protection
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Warner Says He Is Available as Virginia Senate Candidate
In Richmond on Wednesday Senator John Warner announced he is a candidate to replace Richard Obenshain as the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. He said supporters will nominate his name at the state party meeting.
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Papal Body Lies In State Before Saturday Funeral
Pope Paul VI body in an oak coffin lies at St. Peter's Basilica after arriving by motorcade from Castel Gandolfo. More than 4,500 Italian police guard the route amid fears of disruption as cardinals bishops and mourners gather for the rites leading to the funeral and burial in the basilica grottos. Cardinal Ugo Poletti reads prayers at St John Lateran as mourners watch. Cardinals from all continents converge for the conclave and the search for a new pope, with start planned the week of August 20.
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Family Tailors Craft Papal Vestments in Rome for Unknown Pontiff
In a Rome shop the Gam marelli family has cut and sewn papal vestments for centuries. They describe their unique role as makers of ceremonial and daily wear in three sizes for the next pope, who will select and wear the garments on the balcony of St Peter's. They recall past popes and reveal their private relationship with Vatican fashion decisions.
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Ed Spurgeon Named Manager Of Gateway Transit Authority
Inside today Ed Spurgeon is named manager of the Gateway Regional Transit Authority. The brief notes mention page references and related items including department actions on Willow Island tragedy and legal motions in a murder case.
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