Willful poisoning eyed in Legion disease probe
A House subcommittee will hold hearings in Philadelphia on Oct. 4 to probe whether Legionnaires disease was caused by a willful introduction of a toxic substance. Scientists report high nickel levels in victim tissues, but tests are inconclusive and authorities caution contamination could explain results.
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Ford sticks to incumbency as Carter campaigns nationwide
Ford plans a restrained campaign staying in the White House building his presidential image and skipping major stops until mid October. Carter presses a conservative tone in Montana North and South Dakota Oklahoma City and Arizona while courting voters and aligning with NOW on abortion. Mondale and Dole criss cross the country with events in Florida Illinois San Francisco St Louis and Washington.
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Defense bill funding passed but B1 bomber fate in doubt
President Ford is set to sign a 104.4 billion defense appropriations bill approved by both chambers. The plan funds immediate production of three B1 bombers remains controversial and will face a further decision after Feb. 1 as Congress weighs continuation. Jimmy Carter urged postponement until after inauguration. The bill marks a 13.8 billion rise from last year.
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Dow Corning Abandons Liquid Silicone Facial Treatment Request
Dow Corning Corp suspended indefinitely its bid for FDA approval of liquid silicone injections to treat facial scars and wrinkles. The company cited inability to prevent misuse such as injections to enlarge female breasts and said it will work with doctors and the FDA to limit access to critically injured or ill patients.
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Melvin E. Nelson
Dow Corning Medical Products
FDA
Dow Corning
Typhoon Fran Leaves Japan Facing Severe Flood Damage
Typhoon Fran weakened to a tropical storm but torrential rains left 130+ dead and 326,000+ homeless across Japan. Kyushu and Shikoku hit hardest with widespread destruction, while 2,600 houses were destroyed or damaged and 455,000 flooded.
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UPI
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Kyushu
Shikoku
Croatian hijack suspects questioned over LaGuardia bombing link
Five Croatian nationals held on bail are being questioned about a possible link to the LaGuardia Airport bombing last December that killed 11 people. Investigators note a bomb found in a Grand Central Station locker and a hijacked TWA flight with 85 passengers.
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Arizona researchers unveil gas water fuel reformer prototype
Four University of Arizona researchers say a device can let engines run on a gasoline water mix to boost mileage and cut emissions. They demo the prototype, seek funding, and estimate an 18 month path to a working model.
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UPI
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Marvin D. Martin
Environmental Protection Agency
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