Thanksgiving weekends and parades mark a relaxed Carter holiday
President Carter takes a four day Camp David break with family and White House chefs rendering a full feast while Mondale aims to cook. Meanwhile Midwest towns reel from a prostitution crackdown near deer hunting season as authorities arrest 18 women. Macy’s parade debuts two new floats Smaug and Fiver as Detroit and Chicago mobilize Salvation Army meals for the hungry.
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Holiday death toll seen on way to Thanksgiving feasts
The National Safety Council projected 460 to 560 traffic deaths and 20 000 to 25 000 disabling injuries during the holiday period from Wednesday 6 p m to Sunday midnight. Officials noted travel reductions and more use of alt transport could lower fatalities. Police increased patrols and carriers added flights and trains as millions travel by air bus and rail.
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Ban on saccharin delayed by new law
President Carter signed a law delaying the FDA saccharin ban for 18 months while tests continue. The act requires warning labels on foods and saccharin vending machines, and may prompt supermarket signs. It also moves to fund further health testing and keeps diet products on shelves temporarily.
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Liquid protein diet deaths rise to 26 including men
Sen. Charles Percy told the FDA the 26 possible deaths linked to the liquid protein program include at least two men and spread across multiple states and Canada. He urged suspension of over the counter sales and said prescription use should be required only after safety studies.
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Pentagon leak triggers probe into unclassified budget document
Navy Secretary Claytor orders an investigation under the Freedom of Information Act into a leak of an unclassified Pentagon budget document. The probe marks a potential policy shift as the Carter era rarely pursued reporters or sources in leaks.
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