Birth control pills linked to higher heart death risk
London researchers report a 15 to 44 age group rise in coronary artery death rates among pill users across 21 countries. The study, described as speculative by Dr. Valerie Beral, ties time and age patterns to contraceptive use starting in 1955, suggesting broader health risks if confirmed.
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Tijuana Uplanda prison fire at La Mesa causes evacuations
A Wednesday night blaze at La Mesa State Prison in Tijuana caused $50,000 in damage and forced the evacuation of 450 inmates. No injuries were reported as inmates were moved to the gymnasium and factory while authorities investigate possible cigarette ignition. Prison director Jesus Medina Fuentes issued the update on Thursday.
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Americans among 20 arrested for subversive literature in Argentina
Twenty people including ten Americans from the Children of God sect were arrested on subversive literature charges in Buenos Aires. A consular official visited the Americans at police HQ, and they were expected to leave the country soon. Names and hometowns were not released.
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Supertanker Runs Aground Near Wilhelmshaven
The fully loaded 112 ton supertanker Energy Vitality ran aground in Jade Bay six miles north of Wilhelmshaven docks and began leaking oil, according to the coast guard. The ship, flying the Siberian flag, struck bottom Thursday near the North Sea port.
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Portillo's Inauguration Highlights Cabinet Swearings At National Palace
Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo begins with a personal cabinet swearing in and hosts a 1,200 guest luncheon at the National Palace in Mexico City. The peso rallies to about 19.50 per dollar as voters call for austerity while Kissinger and Mrs Carter attend the event and depart for Robbins Air Force Base.
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Governor Defends Leave State Parole After Crime Spree
Oklahoma Governor David Boren defended paroling Donald Ray Buchanan, 37, with a condition to live in Texas and not return to Oklahoma. Buchanan, serving eight years of a 240 year sentence for a 1968 three state crime spree, was praised for a claimed spiritual conversion by supporters despite opposition from Tulsa prosecutors and police.
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Gonzales Sentencing Scheduled in Narcotics Plot Case
Domingo Gonzales 38 pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of 120 000 Seconal tablets in a plan to import narcotics from San Diego. He faces up to 10 years after a plea that dropped two other charges. Co defendants Wilfredo Puldon Noel Fuentes and Felipe Alonzo await a December 6 jury trial. Others Angel Ruiz Ignacio Monge and a suspect known as Frank remain at large.
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Turks Move Quake Survivors to Tent Cities in Van
Government trucks and army helicopters relocated hundreds of homeless families from mountain villages to tent camps in Caldiran Muradiye Ozalp and Van as snow and freezing temperatures loom. Red Crescent aid heads to the plains while pelts from a Muslim festival fund quake relief.
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Postal Delays Prompt Early Holiday Mailing Appeal
Washington officials urge early mailing of parcels and cards as Christmas volume falls short. Postmaster Bailor warns delays from a UPS strike raise workload and cites parcel volume rising from 1.5 million to 3.69 million pieces.
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