U S Faces Poor Bombing Returns on Ho Chi Minh Trail
U S Air Force reports little success in three months of bombing truck convoys along the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. In Phnom Penh Lon Nol meets with U S officials to assess Cambodian tensions as Adm. McCain is recalled to discuss the deteriorating scene. U S Command notes 33 Americans killed last week and 305 wounded, raising total U S deaths to 44,241 since 1961.
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Unusual Drug Death Toll Among Vietnam GIs Reported
UPI reports U.S. officials say improved reporting shows drug related deaths among American GIs in Vietnam up to 70 percent higher than earlier estimates. 93 servicemen died in the first 11 months of 1970, with autopsy and clinical diagnoses indicating rising narcotics related fatalities.
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Nationwide freeze chills United States with power cuts and shortages
Arctic air grips the country with subzero readings from Iowa to Colorado. In Omaha residents barter for basics amid snow chaos as gas supplies strain the West. Arizona citrus losses mount while a 69,000 volt line trips near Franklin Indiana leaves thousands without power. Chicago faces a thaw but endures subzero nights and several deaths linked to the storm. Temperature readings span from 18 below in Waterloo Iowa to 76 above in Key West Florida.
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San Diego Mayor Acquitted After Bribery Trial
Mayor Frank Curran was acquitted by a Superior Court jury after nearly nine hours of deliberation. He posted not for rent on his office door and defended his conduct as exonerated amid praise from colleagues and critics nationwide.
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Harry J. Crompe
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Synthesis of human growth hormone announced by UC researchers
University of California scientists in San Francisco report synthesizing human growth hormone HGH lab production aims to aid cancer heart disease and diabetes research. Li leads the team building 188 amino acids into a complete hormone with potential to treat hyperpituitary dwarfism and spur new cancer therapies and artery disease research.
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New DDT crackdown expected with partial bans
Washington reports a forthcoming government action from the EPA to cancel federal restrictions for certain DDT uses on crops such as cotton citrus fruits and various vegetables. The move, anticipated within weeks and by mid January, falls short of a full across the board ban environmentalists desire.
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