Senators push constitutional abortion ban and birth control limits
Two Republicans, Senator Jesse Helms and Senator James Buckley, urge a constitutional amendment to define life at fertilization and ban abortion, with possible restrictions on some birth control methods. They argue Congress must set a human life standard and allow states to apply it. Helms says exceptions for saving the mother may exist. rape, incest, or genetic disease carveouts are debated.
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Teach Your Children Safe Kite Flying Rules
Teach your children safe kite flying with clear rules. Do not cross streets or highways while flying kites. Do not fly a kite with metal in the frame or tail. Stay away from electric power lines and never retrieve a kite there. Do not fly a kite in the rain.
Vitamin C not effective as cold cure or prevention
Two AMA Journal reports conclude ascorbic acid does not prevent or cure colds and that large sustained doses raise safety questions. NIH study among 311 workers found no reduction in cold number or severity. Authors urge caution and say evidence does not support widespread use.
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Elderly Man Dies in Tucson Trailer Fire
An elderly man burned to death Monday in Tucson as fire dispatchers listened to his moans while tracing a call. Firemen arrived to find the trailer gutted and the victim's body near the telephone.
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Pan Am Budget Fares Offer Half Price Economy Service
Pan Am introduces Budget Fares for travel April 1 to May 31 with refunds minus 10 percent or 50 dollars minimum on cancellations. Adds 15 dollar surcharge for Friday to Sunday departures. The offer emphasizes 100 percent of regular economy service at about half the standard price.
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