Explicit labeling urged for common pain relievers
FDA advisers call for stronger warnings on aspirin and acetaminophen labeling. They urge removing arthritis claims to curb self diagnosis and note acetaminophen is not safer than aspirin. Experts cite potential liver risk from high doses and pregnancy cautions.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Kreuscher Named State ASCS Executive Director
State Agriculture Director Glenn Kreuscher of Lincoln has been named state executive director of the U S Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. The Nebraska State ASCS committee supports the appointment and Kreuscher plans to accept. Sidney chair Robert Rauner said the procedure request has been sent to Washington officials.
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Glenn Kreuscher
Lincoln
The
U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Nebraska State
U.S. Agriculture Dept
Kreuscher
Robert Rauner
Sidney
Washington
J. J. Exon
State Committee
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Harold Rademacher
Dale Hidy
Chinese Mig19 pilot defects to Taiwan during air clash
Fan Yuan yen, a Mig19 squadron leader, defected to Taiwan after veering into the Taiwan Strait on a coast patrol. He received 5,000 ounces of gold and said he sought freedom, with Taiwan celebrating the defection as a major Cold War incident.
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Taiwan
China
Fan Yuan-yen
Fan
Air Force
Defense Ministry
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Weather Tonight and Friday in Nebraska
Tonight a 30 percent rain chance with cloudy skies. Friday will be warm with a high near 88 and a low around 67.
Seven Sevens and Luck Across Cultures
A retrospective on the cultural fixation with seven as a lucky or ominous number. From weddings in Europe to birth inductions and stamp dates, the piece traces superstitions around seven in religion, gambling, music hall lore, and even warfare, noting both blessings and dangers associated with the seventh.
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Neutron bomb tests under way as Carter weighs production
ERDA confirms underground tests in Nevada of the enhanced radiation warhead designed for the Lance missile. A Pentagon push seeks production funds while Carter weighs outcomes and disarmament impact amid SALT talks. Authorities caution on comment due to classification.
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United States
Nevada
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
Pentagon
Las Vegas
Nev
Dave Jackson
Jackson
Carter
Congress
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White House
Jody Powell
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Powell
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United Press International
Move on to stop school aid hike
Nebraska moves to block a planned increase in state school aid led by Gov Exon with a petition drive targeting 54000 signatures by August 10 to suspend the law and force a 1978 election vote. Leaders include Sen Dworak and former Sen Whitney, with farm work and union participation cited as challenges.
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C. David Kotok
J. J. Exon
S. H
Zeke) Brauer Jr
Nebraska School Improvement Assn
NSIA
Donald Dworak
Columbus
Ramey Whitney
Chappell
Brauer
Whitney
David Stahmer
Omaha
Lincoln
Organized Labor
Afl-Cio
Bill Brennan
Early spray targets grasshoppers save insecticide
University of Nebraska entomologist Robert E. Roselle urges gardeners and farmers to spray grasshoppers early to cut insecticide use by about half. He notes hoppers hatch in large numbers and move from grasses to crops such as corn alfalfa and soybeans, recommending specific products for different areas.
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Robert E. Roselle
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Roselle
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