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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1977

Page

5

Doctors warned on Depo Provera side effects and approval

A patient group in Los Angeles says many doctors prescribe Depo Provera without informing patients of side effects or its uncertain U.S. approval for birth control. The institute cites 45 callers, only four told of side effects and status, while research suggests possible nine month fertility delay. Mishell notes temporary delay, not permanent, and County USC Medical Center uses the drug for specific patients where other methods are unsuitable.

Los Angeles U.S Institute For the Study of Medical Ethics Carleen Bridgeman Institute Mishell County-Usc Medical Center

Last hostages escape as Russian jet hijacker surrenders

In Helsinki the last three hostages from a Soviet airliner escaped early today while one hijacker surrendered to Finnish authorities. The other young hijacker remains aboard as ministers and officials press for a peaceful resolution. Six more hostages escaped yesterday, with exits continuing through the day as talks proceed.

Helsinki Finland Russia Petrozavedsk Leningrad Sweden Stockholm Kremlin Pinland Spid Soviet Union

Carter to seek bomb funds for neutron weapon

President Carter plans to ask Congress for temporary funding to study and possibly begin production of a neutron bomb as a stopgap measure. Pentagon officials describe the weapon as a limited blast nuclear device intended to maximize military effect while reducing civilian casualties.

Washington Carter Congress Senate Pentagon

Jurors continue deliberations in Van Houten case

The Los Angeles jury in Leslie Van Houten's retrial spent nearly six hours Monday deliberating on first degree murder and conspiracy charges in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca slayings. A verdict could keep her in prison for life, though she is already parole eligible.

Leslie van Houten Los Angeles Miss van Hauser Charles Manson

18 month moratorium on saccharin ban approved by House panel

A House health subcommittee approved an 18 month moratorium on a saccharin ban to allow further tests on its cancer risk. The panel rejected a measure to let the FDA take preliminary steps toward a ban and left labeling as a possible requirement. Debate showed divided views on studies linking saccharin to bladder cancer in humans versus animals.

Wallington AFI House Richard Ottinger Food and Drug Administration Ottinger

Scientology accuses U.S. of infiltration after FBI raids

Church of Scientology spokesmen claimed government infiltration citing a Food and Drug Administration report alleging an undercover agent infiltrated their Washington church. FBI raids targeted church offices amid charges of church covert operations to obtain confidential files. Meisner’s statements underlie the affidavit. The group plans a lawsuit against the FBI and vowed to respond publicly.

Washington Church of Scientology FBI Church Jeff Friedman Hugh Wilhere Ron Haugen Pont Food and Drug Administration Washington, D.C FDA Friedman Los Angeles Micheal Meisner

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