Mexico Guns Surge as Arms Smuggling Rises Across Border
U S authorities report increased gun smuggling from the United States to Mexico amid Mexico's tougher gun controls and its role as a drug hub. A 710 name gun smuggler list was given to the DEA, with 108 weapons dealers also tied to narcotics. Investigations note large ammo sales to Mexican nationals and missing U S military arms ending in Mexico, including M16 rifles and other weapons. An incident in Houston uncovered a cache with a heavy machine gun, grenades, C4, TNT, and explosives manuals.
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Sorensen Nomination Faces Committee Opposition
Senate opposition grows as Baker and others question Sorensen paper trails. Carter backs Sorensen amid dispute over handling of classified material and role in Chappaquiddick response. Neustadt defends nominee, noting presidential direction on disclosures.
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Utah condemned killer Gilmore faces execution vigil
Gilmore 36, sentenced for killing Bennie Bushnell in Provo and Max Jensen in Orem during robberies. He accepts death, plans to donate his body to the University of Utah Medical Center. Supporters plan a vigil outside the prison fence as two Supreme Court justices denied last minute stays.
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Strong afternoon winds topple boats near Ventura Marina
Temperatures rose as coastal canyons sent sharp winds across Southern California with most areas in the 70s. Two small boats capsized near Ventura Marina while five people from one craft reached shore. the other craft's occupants remained unconfirmed. Surfers rode healthy waves as snowpacked mountains drew crowds for recreation. forecasters warned of a few days of similar weather and a slight warming trend.
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Vitamin C study finds mixed results for children cold recovery
A study in JAMA by Judy Miller of Indiana University reports no overall difference in cold duration or severity from 500 to 1000 mg daily Vitamin C, but younger girls showed milder illnesses and youngest boys showed a small height gain. results need confirmation. The article notes prior mixed findings on Vitamin C and colds.
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House panel to probe soaring coffee prices
Washington Rep. Jack Brooks chairs the House Government Operations Committee which will hold hearings later this month to examine rising coffee costs. Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal leads the inquiry into whether federal actions could curb shortages and curb price spikes, with focus on production, speculation, and international exports. Rosenthal warned the $5 a pound level may be reached without dramatic action.
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Four Children Die In Mobile Home Fire In Alabaster
Four unattended children aged 3 to 13 died when their mobile home burned Sunday in Alabaster Alabama. Shelby County Coroner Ed Burdett said their widowed mother Carolyn Heard was not at home. Firemen and neighbors fought the blaze about two hours before rescuing the bodies. two were found in a hallway and two in a bedroom.
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Brown Seeks Crime Solutions in San Francisco
Brown and Mardeen Carter discussed urban fears in a 11 story project as residents report roving pimps and dope sellers. He announced a $250000 state grant for bus line robberies with a $250000 city match and urged more police, jobs, better schools, and community cooperation to curb crime.
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