Second flock of sheep arrives for testing in Ames
A second flock of 126 imported sheep arrived at the Ames lab at 9 30 a m Saturday. No protesters were seen as officials moved the sheep off trucks. If infected, the sheep could signal the first outside contraction of mad cow disease in the U S. The discussion covers vCJD versus CJD, aging, transmission, and U S feeding rules. No human deaths yet in the United States.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Britain
Reynolds
New 563 area code rollout prompts reprogramming and user alerts
The 563 area code takes full effect December 2, prompting residents and businesses to reprogram speed dialers fax machines modems and wireless devices. ISOs urge notifying frequent callers and carriers. U S Cellular mails reprogramming fairs as the Iowa Utilities Board splits Decorah Dubuque and Davenport from 319 while the I 380 corridor remains in the old area.
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Sepic
Probil
U.S. Cellular
Iowa Utilities Board
Decorah
Dubuque
Davenport
Iraq issue dominates Arab League talks in Amman
Arab League foreign ministers from 22 states met in Amman to bridge gaps over U.N. sanctions on Iraq ahead of a heads of state summit. A goodwill committee was formed to narrow differences between Iraq and Kuwait over the communique. Iraq seeks the lifting of the embargo tied to its 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
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Jordan
Iraq
Gulf
U.N
Baghdad
Arab League
Kuwait
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