Betel nut ban ire from South Seas islanders
A Pacific Islander community in Palau and Yap oppose FDA limits on betel nuts used as stimulants. They insist chewing remains a central cultural practice despite cancer concerns.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
7
A Pacific Islander community in Palau and Yap oppose FDA limits on betel nuts used as stimulants. They insist chewing remains a central cultural practice despite cancer concerns.
A Fairfield Maine fire, likely started by a Christmas tree, killed Keith age 4, Carl age 3 and Dirk age 2 while injuring Dorothy Reynolds and five other children. Firefighters said Mellody, 12, helped evacuate others before the blaze spread rapidly through the two story home. Investigators cited the tree and nearby flammables as contributing factors.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader says he will remain an outsider for the next four years despite praising three of President-elect Carter's cabinet picks. He criticizes most choices and notes Carter invited him for informal input on short notice, naming Marshall Califano and Berglund as positive picks and Blumenthal as Treasury secretary he opposes.
The Argo Merchant spill toted 7.6 million gallons of oil and slick stretched 30 by 100 miles as winds swung to the northwest. Coast Guard said movement halted near 19 miles from Nantucket with 40 knot winds and 5 foot seas. lawsuits seek 120 million in damages. deposits begin in Boston as cases move to New York.
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