Study Says Americans Lose War On Cancer
A Boston study in the New England Journal of Medicine finds cancer mortality rising from 170 to 185 per 100000 between 1950 and 1982, despite claims of progress. It urges focus on prevention over new treatments, while experts debate implications and the potential impact of lung cancer trends.
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National Cancer Institute
John C. Bailar III
Harvard School of Public Health
Elaine M. Smith
University of Iowa Medical Center
New England Journal of Medi
Peter Greenwald
The
Cancer Institute
Division of
Cancer Prevention and Control
Major Pacific quake rattles Aleutians and warns West Coast
A 7.7 quake off the Aleutians sent tsunami warnings to the West Coast Hawaii and Oregon. Waves up to about 5.8 feet were observed at Adak with minor damage at Naval Air Station. Evacuations urged for low lying areas as aftershocks followed and subsequent waves were reported near Shemya.
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Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Oregon
Hawaii
Aleutian
Adak
Aleutians
Shemya
PSC urges acid rain defeat on Capitol Hill
The West Virginia Public Service Commission chairman urged Congress to defeat an acid rain bill under review on Capitol Hill. Region B-1 notes the new drinking age law rising to 21 takes effect July 1, but many affected people plan not to comply.
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West Virginia Public Service Commission
Congress
Capitol Hill
Senate leaders forecast smooth passage for Reagan tax plan
Senate leaders predicted easy Senate approval of the Reagan backed tax overhaul that cuts individual taxes by about 98 billion over five years while raising corporate taxes by 108 billion. The measure would tax most Americans at 15 percent and remove deductions including IRA, capital gains, consumer interest and state local sales taxes.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Majority
Bob Dole
R-yan
Finance Committee
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
America
Dole
Packwood
Reagan hails Western resolve against terrorism on arrival
President Reagan, greeted by aides and his daughter on the White House lawn, praised the seven major democracies for moving beyond words to stand united against terrorism. He noted governments aiding terrorists have been put on notice and pledged tougher action as he wrapped a 22,000 mile, 13 day trip from Tokyo and Washington.
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Reagan
White House
Maureen
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Alaska
Tokyo
House rejects plan to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia
The House voted 356 to 62 to reject Reagan's plan to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia. The vote followed the Senate's 73 to 22 defeat of the sale, signaling potential override strength. Leaders warned a veto fight would hinge on both chambers, with final showdown likely in the Senate.
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Saudi Arabia
Washington
Senate
Reagan
Bob Michel
R-Il
Mel Levine
D-Calif
Northfork school closure sparks local debate
McDowell County Board of Education weighs Northfork High School shutdown as residents urge students to consider Mt. View. George Harris says his sons prefer Mt. View for better opportunities, while the Committee to Save Northfork High supports student choice if Northfork reopens.
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McDowell County Board of Education
Northfork High School
George Harris
Keystone
Mt. View
Walter
Harris
Gary Dove
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