Japanese pilot recalls atomic bombs ending war
Charles Sweeney, who piloted B-29s on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki missions, says Japanese people overall welcomed the bombings as a path to peace though two cities faced especially heavy devastation. He notes Japanese attitudes shifted after the war and discusses wartime decisions and casualties.
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Containment Hope Seen at International AIDS Conference
Jecenia de Jesus spoke at the opening of a three day AIDS conference in Washington noting she is HIV positive at 19 and living with AIDS. Experts projected 1990s AIDS deaths but possible containment through prevention programs and drugs with U.S. funding up and NIH efforts boosted.
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Clinton vows anti smoking crackdown
President Clinton pledges a tough mandatory program to curb youth smoking and hints at regulating tobacco as an addictive drug. Proposals may include banning vending machines in youth areas, limiting ad types, and proof of age for purchases while final decisions rest with White House aides.
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