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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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