Taboo Ends as US wins inquiry on Soviet dissidents at UN
In Geneva AP dispatch Allard Lowenstein said the United States broke a long standing taboon on human rights by pushing the UN Human Rights Commission to discuss Soviet dissidents. He noted a shift toward openness and a move away from bloc voting. Minnelli turns 31 today.
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Panama Canal Control Talks Progress in US Panama Negotiations
Washington officials said the United States will gradually yield operation defense and jurisdiction of the 50 mile canal system while disagreement remains over post transfer U.S. role. Panama negotiations continue with no final agreement announced.
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Panel Advises Carter Drop Swine Flu Vaccination Program
A presidential panel urged shelving the national swine flu vaccination drive while supporting targeted immunization efforts. It did not reach a consensus on fall season vaccine needs but stressed public health roles, stockpiling, surveillance, and liability underwrite review. On this date in 1939 Pope Pius XII became pope.
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Chile Extends State of Siege
The military government renewed the state of siege for six more months in Chile, promising maximum energy to maintain order. The move, renewing since 1973 after the Allende overthrow, grants detention without charge and military justice. New rules for censorship and press restrictions were postponed pending complementary laws.
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Diabetes Groups Challenge Saccharin Ban Push
Leaders of two national diabetes groups urged caution before a saccharin ban. Dr. D D Etzwiler of the American Diabetes Assn and Leatrice Ducat of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation questioned Canadian rat studies and urged evaluating human risk before FDA action seeks an four month process to finalize the Delaney Amendment based ban. Representative Jim Martin said he would push legislation to allow risk-based assessment of small intakes.
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New York Secures Federal Loan to Brace City Finances
The federal government grants New York City a 255 million loan to cover bills through June 30. Blumenthal says repayment is likely with 1.85 billion already owed, as the city pursues a plan to settle 983 million in other debts. He warns of no free lunch and urges solid measures to avert bankruptcy. Mayor Beame calls the loan a major relief while the plan may allow further borrowing up to 2.3 billion annually.
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