FDA warning on diabetes pill may raise heart risk
Washington reports the FDA plans to alert doctors that the diabetes drug Orinase tolbutamide can be fatal to heart health in rare cases. The announcement cites a $7 million study showing diet plus Orinase not better than diet alone for mortality, with potential heart disease risk.
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Nixon signs maritime aid bill to boost U.S. fleet
President Nixon signed a 2.7 billion authorization to subsidize construction of 30 cargo ships over 10 years. The measure aims to restore the U.S. merchant fleet to its status as the world's largest and improve shipyard and domestic industry capacity. Congress would decide annual construction subsidy levels to meet the target.
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Enzymes Blamed for Allergies Across The Nation
A Connecticut woman spent two days in the hospital with skin eruptions she ties to enzyme detergents. Parents report school absences and breathing troubles linked to enzymes amid rising complaints. FTC and FDA are reviewing hundreds of cases as industry defends safety.
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Black capitalism chief hit over racial slur
Commerce Secretary in charge of minority business program faces uproar over a sound on film showing of his remarks. A reporter protest prompts a pledge to air the movie while critics say Stans shows insensitivity toward Africans and Black businessmen warn the program may fail if the leader remains unaware of hurtful language.
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California Medi Cal abuse charges denied by state health officials
In Washington D C Emerson Midgett alleges Medi Cal nursing homes cheat elderly patients. California Health Care Services spokesman calls the charges a rehash of old claims and notes added investigators since 1869 review teams. A federal finding last year flagged 200 California homes for staff deficiencies but allowed continued operation.
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September index shows cost of living rising again
Government data show consumer prices up four tenths of one percent in September led by higher clothing housing and consumer services. The seasonally adjusted annual rate eased to 4.2 percent in the third quarter from 5.8 and 6.3 percent earlier. About 70,000 workers with wage escalator clauses will gain small hourly increases, many in aerospace.
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Probe alleges poor care in aged homes
Washington witness Dr Robert Butler says about 40 percent of the nations nursing homes fail to meet fire safety standards. A local teen and a Houston woman testified at a national forum on nursing homes organized by Rep. Pryor to push for a federal inquiry into conditions and regulation as the industry grows with Medicare and Medicaid funding.
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Former Army Sergeant Freed From Most Vietnam Debt
A Vietnam veteran, William T. Richardson of Springfield, Illinois, who lost both legs, has had $1,167.30 in Army debt largely canceled after Rep. Paul Findley announced. Richardson had paid $212.34, and the remaining $954.95 was temporarily canceled as Findley plans a bill to wipe the debt permanently and restore the repayment.
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Subscription rates and office contacts listed for Hayward paper
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Time change Sunday to standard time begins
Washington AP reports most Americans will set clocks back one hour this Sunday, shifting from daylight saving to standard time for six months. Clocks move back to 2 a.m. and stay on standard time until the last Sunday in April when daylight saving resumes.
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Walkout ends as TWA reaches in principal agreement
AP reports Trans World Airlines and the Transport Workers Union reached an in principal agreement ending a strike by 5,095 stewardesses and 281 pursers after a 12:01 a.m. deadline. Domestic service and most international flights were disrupted, with 435 weekday flights affected. Restoration would take at least 24 hours as crews and jets are repositioned. Final language of a three year contract was expected to be written during the day pending ratification.
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