Powdered protein firms feel squeeze from liquid protein scare
Washington reports a drop in powdered protein sales as FDA probes the liquid protein danger. Companies fear losses as confusion grows between liquid and powdered forms extracted from milk soy and eggs. Some firms like J B Williams Nabisco push new powdered products amid regulatory scrutiny and cautious consumer demand.
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Las Vegas Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy and cooler into Monday with 10 to 20 mph winds. High near 60 and a low around 35 to 40. Humidity around 64 percent at day, 40 percent at night. Sunrise at 4 20 a m and sunset at 4 29 p m. Yesterday's temps were 66 and 36. A year ago today highs and lows were 62 and 36.
Reindeer Image Challenged by Wildlife Officials
A National Wildlife Federation official debunks the Christmas reindeer myth. Reindeer reportedly grunt like pigs and have health issues with their feet, while Rudolph’s red nose is a fabrication from a 1939 ad campaign. The piece notes growing interest in reindeer meat and antlers as commodities, with trade extending to Alaska and the Orient.
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Weather outlook for Ohio Valley Monday snow rain expected
Snow and rain are anticipated Monday in the Ohio Valley while the rest of the nation remains mostly fair with skies ranging from sunny to partly cloudy. The forecast notes varying conditions across regions but keeps a generally tranquil pattern overall.
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Prognosis Poor For National Health Plan
Washington policy planners say national health insurance is a fading goal despite Carter administration support and a forthcoming bill. They warn that unless costs are curbed soon, comprehensive reform remains unlikely for years. Analysts cite labor pressure, budget goals, and past Medicare and Medicaid issues as obstacles to passage.
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Son of Cypriot President Freed After Kidnapping Ordeal
Achilleas Kyprianou the 21 year old son of President Spyros Kyprianou was released after three days in hiding from Eoka B kidnappers. He said he was kept in a ground hole and faced execution threats but survived. The president refused amnesty for prisoners but granted immunity from prosecution to the captors.
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Actress Patti MacLeod to guest star on The Love Boat
UPI reports actress Patti MacLeod will join husband Gavin MacLeod in an episode of The Love Boat. MacLeod, known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, stars on the current episode.
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Skytrain Sellout Sparks Airport Riot in London
Police intervened as hundreds waited for Skytrain to New York with 50 seats left from Victoria terminal. Fiona Dennison said travelers crowded the counter after officials announced 345 seats were available from Gatwick. Freddie Laker cited government limits on daily Skytrain flights amid the uproar.
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