Heart disease and cancer top killers in industrialized nations
WHO study covering 1969 to 1971 shows heart disease as the leading death cause in 27 countries with varied rates. Cancer highest among malignant tumors in Austria, Scotland, England and Wales, West Germany, and Italy. Hungary and Denmark show notable personal crisis death rates. U.S. and Norway lower.
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Imported monkey pet ban proposed in Washington
The CDC proposed banning imports of monkeys for sale as pets, citing health risks to humans from diseases such as hepatitis tuberculosis and rabies. The rule targets monkeys imported for sale while noting about half of the 100,000 yearly imports go to pet trade or exhibits. Several states already act, including California with a quarantine plan.
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For sale: human eye in Pennsylvania ad
A distressed Erie man advertises for sale of a human eye for 5000 dollars to settle debts. Donald S Schlopy, 52, Kane, Pa., says he is in deep debt after losing his job and facing a bleak future with abandoned family. He hopes funds will pay debts and buy a used house trailer.
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Lassen County acts to protect wild horses
About 3,300 wild horses in Lassen County are protected by a 90 day emergency ordinance adopted by county supervisors after a federal court ruling questioned the Wild Horses and Burros Act. The measure makes it illegal to chase capture or kill the horses without a special permit.
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