Unrest and shortages across Latin America drive political strain
Across Buenos Aires to Lima and beyond, workers face austerity and protests while authorities in Jamaica and Brazil plan emergency measures. Devaluations hit Mexico and Chile raising travel and auto costs as traffic and safety concerns rise in Bogota. An empty air raid at London Airport closes a domestic terminal after a suspicious parcel is found.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
UPI
Light & Power Workers Union
London
Lee Airport
FDA chief warns food substances may carry cancer risk
Departing FDA administrator Carl Schmidt says society may need to weigh benefits against cancer risks for some food chemicals. He notes NCI tests 250 compounds and envisions a formal risk level scheme within one or two years, warning of possible widespread bans if risks prove unacceptable.
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FDA
National Cancer Institute
Schmidt
The aquatic squirrel menace in a Columbus toilet
A columnist recalls a Greenville Mississippi incident of a woman finding a squirrel in her toilet. The tale is used to humorously contrast federal reform aims with ordinary citizen annoyances and raises questions about local versus federal responsibilities and safety agency roles.
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Washington
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Greenville
Miss
Jim Thomas
WDDT
Jill Dill
Dog Pound
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Old Glory Travels From Porch To Porch Across Nation
A traveling U S flag passed through Spokane and other states, sent by friends as a chain letter like gesture. Mrs. William McDonald, who received it, must forward it with a note, sending the banner to Abbey Anderson in Montreal by year’s end.
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Spokane
Wash
UPI
William McDonald
United States
Early French Kings Used Beard Hairs in Seals
The article notes that early French rulers placed three hairs from their beards into official seals to give documents stronger authority. This practice linked personal appearance to formal legitimacy and royal prerogative in medieval governance.
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France
Board Meeting Notice at Central Technical College Area
The Board of Governors will meet at 7 00 p m Monday November 22 1976 in the Grand Island Community Education Center conference room 3134 West Highway 34 Grand Island Nebraska. Agenda available from the Secretary to the President First Federal Building 1811 West Second Street Grand Island Nebraska.
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Central Technical Community College Area
Grand Island
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Peru
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U.S
Brasilia
Brazil
Bogota
Colombia
Santiago
Chile
SKY Theatre
John Wayne
Lauren Bacall
the Shootist
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23Rd Street
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Dill
Old Glory
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Carter
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