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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1974

Page

4

Cancer Board urges gradual cigarette tar nicotine cuts

The National Cancer Advisory Board urged President Ford to appeal to tobacco companies for voluntary reduction of tar and nicotine. It backed federal action to set progressively lower levels, citing studies linking smoking to lung cancer and noting current tar and nicotine averages around 19.2 milligrams and 1.3 milligrams, with evidence that reducing exposure lowers risk.

Washington National Cancer Advisory Board Ford Federal Trade Commission Cancer Advisory Board Congress

Kuchel criticizes recent U N moves at UN session

Former Sen. Thomas Kuchel, a U S delegate to the United Nations, denounces the new majority bloc and UN actions in a Sacramento Bee interview. He condemns the General Assembly's treatment of Yasser Arafat, Africa and Asia bloc policies, and what he calls a gag rule against Israel. He urges the United States to work with others to avoid war and uphold the UN's value.

Sacramento Thomas Kuchel U.S United Nations Sacramento-Bec Kuchel John Seals U.N United States

Sparkman calls for close reassessment of United Nations

Senator-elect Sparkman criticizes the United Nations saying it has gone off track and vows to watch and reassess it continually. He questions Middle East tensions, Cyprus danger, supports Kissinger for Cyprus talks, and comments on arms pacts Cuba embargo and aid focus on hunger.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee United Nations Watc John Sparkman D. Ala Sparkman Middle East Cyprus

Man Sought in Murder Case Ends Life

Police said William Hites, 32, who was sought on a murder warrant, was found dead Saturday in brush behind the Cal Expo fairgrounds with a pistol in his hand. Detective Wayne Nunt er reported the warrant charged Hites in David Lamb’s death on November 17, with Lamb shot during an argument in Lamb’s apartment where Hites was staying. a female roommate said Hites fired the shot.

Sacramento William Hites Cal Expo Fairgrounds Hites Wayne Nunter David Lamb Hunter Lamb

Refining Cigarettes Aims To Cut Tar And Nicotine

A discussion notes that lowering tar and nicotine could reduce health risks but warns smokers may compensate by smoking more. The plan envisions gradually easing smokers off strong cigarettes without them noticing. The board cautions restrictions may reduce hazards but cannot guarantee it.

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