Sectional voting split on gun control in Congress
A chart contrasts the May 16 Senate rejection of an omnibus amendment banning interstate mail order rifles and shotguns with the July 24 House passage of HR 17735 banning such sales and limiting out of state purchases. Urban representatives in the 20 largest cities, 1970s region map, and party splits are noted. 72 Democrats and 25 Republicans among 97 voting urban reps. 87 supported HR 17735, 8 opposed. eight did not vote.
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Congressional Gun Control Vote Follows Regional Lines
Congressional Quarterly reports gun control votes split along urban rural lines rather than party. In May the Senate rejected a mail order rifle and shotgun ban 29 to 53, while the House approved a similar prohibition 305 to 118. Eastern lawmakers supported controls. Southern lawmakers opposed. Western and Midwestern senators also largely opposed.
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Letter Writers Critique Vietnam War Support and Rewards
A Decatur reader argues civilians should not receive rewards for turning in weapons in Vietnam and condemns South Vietnamese leaders for relying on U. S. dollars. The letter reflects civilian opposition to rewards and questions US and Viet Cong roles in jungle and village combat.
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A wry guide to the Republican Party and its era
Russell Baker offers a satirical primer on the GOP's history, philosophy, and facially neutral portrayals, weaving humorous definitions from chemical structure to heroes. The piece skewers political labels and media portrayal with sharp, period voice.
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Food Poisoning and Noise Pollution Rise in Health Concerns
Betty John reports food poisoning incidents climbing from 1,400 cases in 1951 to potentially 2,000,000 this year, with salmonella cited as a major culprit across foods and products. The piece also links rising industrial and environmental noise to hearing loss, sleep disruption, and health risks, urging strict handling and personal cleanliness.
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Air Force Studies Noise Effects on Sleep Patterns
The Air Force investigates how minimum sound levels from aircraft noises such as takeoffs landings revving engines and overflights can disturb sleep. Findings point to EEG changes from restlessness to awakening as noise increases.
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Drug interactions from chemicals may harm patients says doctor
Radiation chemical agents and insecticides may trigger toxic reactions and interact with prescribed drugs to render them useless or harmful, according to Dr. Kenneth P. DuBois of the University of Chicago Toxicity Lab.
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Radiation safeguard through induced hibernation for space
Dr. DuBois studies the absence of radiation effects on hibernating animals. A metabolism slowdown could shield astronauts from space radiation dangers.
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Battle of the gums at U S Naval Academy
The U S Naval Academy plans a concerted battle against gum diseases among new midshipmen seen as common in late teens and early twenties. Dental health measures target incoming students.
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Freezing Bone Cancers Shows Pain Relief at Memorial
Cryosurgery using a freezing agent delivered by a probe halted tumor growth and relieved excruciating pain for patients at Memorial Hospital in New York City.
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Alcohol test powers cut traffic deaths in England
England reports a 22 percent drop in traffic deaths and accidents as police gain the power to halt suspicious motorists and compel breath tests for alcohol. A separate note describes daily doses of SHTP given to a mongoloid baby at Children’s Hospital Washington to improve leg strength, offering hope for muscle tone improvement.
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