Cancer Detectives Unfolding Potentially Important Story
Lyons France A medical detective story of great potential importance in the fight against cancer unfolds as clues about why regional cancer rates vary are gathered. Researchers study environmental factors, aflatoxins from mouldy crops, and heavy beer drinking as possible risks, with Icelandic genetics and Iceland population surveys noted. The World Health Organization center includes 10 industrialized nations, with the Soviet Union as the sole communist member, while esophageal cancer clusters appear in Brittany and Normandy where calvados is common.
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Record of 6 nation summit and global political notes
Washington reports President Ford announces a June 27-28 economic summit in Puerto Rico with Canada France West Germany Italy Japan and the United Kingdom joining the session notes follow ups from Rambouillet. Reagan comments on Rhodesia busing and 1976 nomination challenge recorded in Sacramento. Martha Mitchell dies leading public attention in Pine Bluff. A Marine recruiter questioned over enlistment of a mentally deficient recruit before a House subcommittee. Magna Carta goes on display in the Capitol Rotunda for a year. Syrian troops in Lebanon mark time amid ongoing fighting. London forecasts pound crisis resolution and wage ceiling debate. In Buenos Aires the body of ex Bolivian president Torres is found near the city. <div>
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Browns Ferry Fire Triggers Non-Compliance Review
NRC inspectors found fire safety procedure non compliance at Browns Ferry after a May 4 welding fire that briefly set a plastic air hose ablaze. The unit 1 containment remained undamaged and TVA awaits the report before commenting further. Fuel loading for unit 2 was not yet scheduled, with full power recovery planned for later in the summer.
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Alabama House Ends Bill Freeze Despite Senate Filibuster
The Alabama House voted 88-4 to lift its month old blockade on most bills and require both the education and general fund budgets to be returned together. The move aims to revive stalled budget work while the Senate endures a three day filibuster over the $817 million education budget. Senate debates include concerns over higher education funding and potential tuition increases if cuts persist.
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Hays Drops Chairmanship Amid Payroll Sex Probe
Washington AP Wayne Hays resigns as chair of the House Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee until the investigation into his payroll sex scandal is completed. He says he relinquishes control to spare fellow Democrats unnecessary burden and remains confident he will be vindicated.
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Hoffa Declines Reelection as Teamsters Leader
James Hoffa, speaking from prison, announced he would not seek another term as president of the Teamsters Union. The statement marks a pivotal moment in union leadership during 1971.
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Teamsters Union
Sunshine Law Strengthened by Alabama Senate Panel
A Senate Local Government Committee in Alabama approved a bill to curb closed door meetings by public boards. It would require open votes before executive sessions and disclose actions taken behind doors, mandate prior notice of meetings, and raise fines from 10 to 500 dollars minimum and 500 to 5000 dollars maximum.
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Ala
Alabama Senate
Senate Committee On Local Government
Bill Roberts
Mobile
Alabama
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Want Ad Lines and Weather Note
Classified lines urge placing want ads by dialing 3534612 or 2321535 in Athens. Weather note lists highs in the mid 70s through Friday, a low near 60, rain chances 30 percent today and Friday and 20 percent tonight. Complete weather and map on A-2. Tennessee Valley privilege line.
Freedom Train Rerouted Through Birmingham to Chattanooga
The American Freedom Train awakened Decatur residents as it rolled through town before dawn, its steam whistle blasting north of the Southern Railway bridge. Traffic delayed the long train beneath Gordon Dr overpass for hours while officials rerouted to avoid a heavy bridge, sending it toward Birmingham and then Chattanooga.
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Exeedom
Bridgeport
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Chattanooga
Edwards Bill Would Add New Circuit Deputy DA
Morgan Limestone circuit court may gain a second deputy district attorney if a bill by Sen. Bingham Edwards passes. The appointee would be paid from state funds at $14,000 to $22,000 annually. The measure targets Morgan and Limestone counties though it is a circuit-wide bill.
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Bingham Edwards
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Wide Eyed Wonder Portrait of Mom and Junior
The Daily photographer John Godbey moves in close to capture a portrait of a mother and her curious son as they explore a vibrant world. The scene emphasizes the child's burgeoning interest in surroundings while the mother attends to a grassy snack.
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