Union and Johns-Manville back asbestos cancer research
A joint effort by the Asbestos Workers International Union and Johns-Manville Corp. funds Mount Sinai studies on mesothelioma, a fatal cancer linked to asbestos. Dr. Selikoff warns about one million workers at risk and a potential rise in deaths, while aiming to prevent and treat the disease through new research and safety measures.
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Deadly storms unleash floods across Appalachia and South
Recounts detail how spring rains swelled rivers forcing thousands to flee homes across West Virginia Kentucky Virginia Georgia Alabama and Tennessee. At least 105 deaths blamed on the three day rampage with 22 lives lost to tornadoes and a hazy crash killing 68 in Georgia. Authorities evacuated up to 8 000 residents and used helicopters boats and trucks to reach stranded families as a New York City plane crash added to the casualty toll.
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Byrd Urges Carter to Drop Water Project Cuts
Senate Democratic Leader Byrd told President Carter to drop plans to shut down water projects or risk sunk passage of a $50 per person tax rebate. He said votes exist to pass the rebate if the water project cuts are dropped, warning the battle could spill into more critical fights.
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California campaign reform bill proposes public financing
Assemblyman Vic Fazio introduced AB1372 aimed at total reform of campaign finance in California. The bill would cap contributions from corporations unions and PACs and offer public financing with a 3-to-1 match for qualifying candidates. Individual caps would be set at 250 for state races and 500 for statewide offices.
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Botulism outbreak grows to 44 cases in Pontiac area
Five new botulism cases push the total in the Detroit metro outbreak to 44. Victims, linked to Trini and Carmen's Mexican restaurant, range from home-treated mild symptoms to three in critical condition. Officials warn the final toll could reach 50 as more cases may appear. No deaths. Authorities consider restaurant reopening after investigation into home-canned pepper sauce.
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Pontiac, Mich
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California students shift to academics as shop fades
California high schools report more students in English mathematics and science while shop home economics and business courses fall. The Department of Education examined 1,794 schools for 1975-76, noting increases of 4 percent in mathematics 6 percent in English 8.4 percent in science and 3.6 percent in social science, with declines in industrial arts and home economics and a 9 percent drop in business education. The survey also notes venereal disease education in nearly all districts with about 1 million youths participating.
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Sacramento
UPI
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Department of Education
Mission patch signals shuttle flight on schedule
Astronauts unveil a mission emblem as the $6.7 billion space shuttle program advances, with delayed engine tests not delaying the planned July manned flight. Fred Haise leads the first crew alongside Gordon Fullerton for the initial test at Edwards Air Force Base, with Joe Engle and Richard Truly slated for the second flight.
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Edwards Air Force Base
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Makarios Improves After Cyprus Heart Attack
Cypriot President Archbishop Makarios shows satisfactory progress after a mild heart attack on Sunday. He remains under constant medical care, with Ta Nea reporting he is out of danger and in a happy mood while staying in bed in Nicosia.
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