Rizzo Declines Run for Governor in 1978
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo states he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 1978, citing personal and family reasons and his wish to remain in Philadelphia. He notes he has not decided about a possible third term as mayor, which would require a city charter change approved by voters. He remains a potential statewide candidate despite earlier political pressures.
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Albert V. Gaudiosi
Gaudiesi
Saccharin Ban Suspension Advances in Senate Panel
The Senate Human Resources Committee voted 3 to 1 to suspend any saccharin ban for 18 months while FDA studies the issue. The panel urged a cancer warning label on all saccharin products and supported new studies on detecting cancer-causing substances before sending the legislation to the Senate floor.
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Senate Human Resources Committee
Food and Drug Administration
Senate
Deadlock Breaks At Helsinki Follow Up Talks
Belgrade dispatch reports a breakthrough as the United States and Soviet Union agree to a procedural proposal from nine neutral states to form five working groups on Helsinki accords. Conference aims for by December 15 finish while addressing human rights through a dedicated forum. European Parliament and U S lawmakers push for joint actions and asylum and refugee policy studies.
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Albert Sherer
Yuri Vorontsov
London
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France
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Washington
Carter
Major steel firms face Justice probe for price fixing
Pittsburgh AP The U S Justice Department probes possible price fixing of hot rolled sheet steel, naming Jones & Laughlin, U S Steel, Bethlehem as recipients of CID requests. Other major mills including National Steel Armco Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Inland Steel confirmed similar inquiries. Prices have risen 61 percent since 1974 wage controls ended.
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House Votes OK On Studded Tires
HAMIUSBURG AP The House approved an amendment to relax the motor vehicle code and end a dual ban on studded snow tires after April 30, 1978. The 135 to 53 vote followed claims new studs reduce road damage versus salt, with Senate review pending. Kenametals in Westmoreland County backed the measure.
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Senate
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Westmoreland County
Joseph Petrara
Neutron Warheads: Senate Allows Research With Veto Power
After a nine hour debate the Senate rejected by 58 to 38 a move to cut funds for neutron warheads in a Public Works Appropriations Bill. The vote preserves presidential authority to decide production with Congress retaining veto power via a conference committee. Supporters cite Senate control of policy while opponents warn of potential civilian radiation hazards and the risk of a blank check to the President.
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