FDA weighs ban on zirconium antiperspirants in safety clash
The FDA proposes banning antiperspirants with zirconium amid animal studies showing lung damage in monkeys. Procter & Gamble and Carter-Wallace dispute the advisory panel, while two years of rodent and primate tests may be needed to prove safety.
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Austin group tests laser link to UFOs over lights
Ray Stanford and Project Starlight International in Austin plan a laser based attempt to communicate with flying objects reported around their hilltop light circle. A June test aims to beam television images to a helicopter, then to any passing UFO, asserting prior light signals attracted sightings.
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Curbing of TV violence urged by high school principals
Washington report says the National Association of Secondary School Principals urges the FCC to cut violence in television. The 33,000 member group calls for schools to offer nontraditional learning and warns media influence may drive youth crime and vandalism.
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Interim DEA chief named in Levi move
Atty General Edward H. Levi named Henry S. Dogin deputy assistant attorney general as acting head of the Drug Enforcement Administration after ousting John R. Bartels Jr. Dogin, 40, will lead the agency during a search for Bartels successor amid internal tensions. Bartels, 41, left his post citing job satisfaction despite concerns over the DEA's performance ahead of Jackson subcommittee hearings.
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Byrd opposes military head for FAA nomination
Senator Robert Byrd voices strong opposition to appointing any active or retired military officer to run the Federal Aviation Administration. He argues the FAA law bans military leaders from heading the agency and says he will oppose such nominations.
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Humorous Ad Submittal to Jormes Estes Classy Ads
A playful procurement note invites readers to submit a humorous ad to Jormes Estes Classy Ads at PO Box 17076 Fort Worth Texas 76102 with a printed expectation of five dollars and priority in case of duplication.
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