FDA warns tranquilizers may cause birth defects
The FDA says benzodiazepines Valium Librium and meprobamates Miltown Equanil may raise birth defect risks during early pregnancy. Warnings will appear on labels and doctors will be urged to screen women of childbearing age before prescribing these drugs.
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Equanil
Assassination of British Envoy Prompts Dublin Bomb Probe
Assassins disguised as electricity workers planted a 200 pound mine along a road near Glencairn House in Dublin, killing secretary and Ewart-Biggs and wounding a high official and driver. Police suspect IRA links, federal authorities offer a bounty, and a nationwide dragnet resumes with three suspects reportedly seen fleeing the scene.
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House Ethics panel moves to reprimand Rep Sikes
The House Ethics Committee voted 10-2 to urge a reprimand for Rep. Robert L F Sikes D Fla over failing to disclose private holdings including Fairchild Industries stock while chairing a military construction subcommittee. The action, first against a member in eight years, awaits full House consideration.
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UPI
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No Prosecution In Bus Crash That Killed 27
Contra Costa District Attorney says insufficient evidence exists for criminal charges against the bus driver Evan Prothero or the bus owners after the May 21 crash on Highway 680 at the Martinez Benicia Bridge. Nineteen students from Yuba City and a chaperone died. the driver was critically injured. The crash followed a braking system failure due to an air compressor belt snap.
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Contra Costa
Martinez-Benicia
Orinda
Evan Prothero
California Highway Patrol
Dust Bowl fears reappear as South Dakota hay needs loom
Nationwide thundershowers offered little drought relief in many regions while South Dakota faces hay deficits rivaling 1930s Dust Bowl days. Lt. Gov. Harvey Wollman warns cattle losses without 21 million tons of hay through June 1, 1977. Rain did not ease the dry spell, though some areas received moisture.
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Midwest
Iowa
Robert Lounsberry
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Middle Atlantic Coast
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Arizona
California
Texas
Edwards County
Minnesota
Duluth
Minn
Hutchinson
White House declines Reagan debate idea
Ronald Reagan proposed a live debate with President Ford at the GOP National Convention in Kansas City. The White House rejected the plan, urging candidates to focus on unifying the party for the fall campaign. Reagan claimed broader appeal and more primary votes than Ford.
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Reagan
Santa Barbara
Calif
UPI
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Ford
Kansas City
NBC Today Show
Ron Nelsen
Five Die as Riviera Express Derailed in Swiss Tunnel Exit
The Riviera Express carrying about 150 passengers derailed just after exiting the 12.6 mile Simplon Tunnel beneath the Alps. Five people were killed and 16 seriously injured including West German travelers and the engineer. Police cited slow speed and unknown cause for the crash near the Swiss exit.
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Carter campaign promises higher farm price supports
A Carter rural campaign leader pledges higher price support levels for farmers if Carter is elected. He contrasts Carter with Ford and Reagan, saying Carter will consult farm groups and avoid rigid controls, while building ties with Congressional leaders on future farm legislation.
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UPI
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