Ads in sixties targeted girls to start smoking
A study shows cigarette ads aimed at women in the 1960s drew underage girls toward smoking. Researchers link ad campaigns beginning around 1967 to increased smoking uptake among those under 18, with University of California, San Diego experts presenting findings in JAMA and at an AMA briefing.
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Scott Ballin
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Secondhand smoke may reach fetuses study says
A study reports chemical evidence that nicotine reaches fetuses of nonsmoking pregnant women exposed to secondhand smoke, detected in newborn hair samples. Authors caution health effects were not measured, but prior work links prenatal exposure to later speech and cognitive risks.
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New York
Gideon Koren
Koren
Journal of the American Medical Association
Clinton urges lifelong learning to fix education problems
President Clinton frames lifelong learning as key to economy and future, while noting federal aid is limited. He emphasizes state and local responsibility for school violence, funding inequities, and dropout rates, announces a seven point agenda and an advisory commission for Hispanic learning opportunities. He warns against shifting funds to districts lacking need.
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Clinton
America
United States
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Balance budget amendment debate kicks off in Senate
The Senate opens its long awaited debate on a balanced budget amendment as supporters rally with petitions nearing one million signatures from the National Taxpayers Union. Key swing senators voice reservations while leaders warn of potential gimmickry and gridlock beyond strong support.
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Washington
Senate
Larry Craig
Idaho
Paul Simon
D-Ill
National Taxpayers Union
Midshipmen seek injunction to halt Navy hearings in honor case
Four dozen midshipmen petitioned U S District Judge Stanley Harris to block disciplinary hearings at the Naval Academy over the largest cheating scandal in its history. They seek a preliminary injunction until their Feb 10 lawsuit is resolved. The Navy defended due process and said hearings remain fair.
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Washington
Naval Inspector General
Navy
Midshipmen
Academy
Charles Gittins
Prosecution frames gun handout by Branch Davidians as conspiracy
Eleven Branch Davidians charged in the Waco siege argue the gun distribution in the chapel was religious devotion and self defense. Prosecutor Bill Johnston calls the acceptance of AR 15s and AK 47s a conspiracy that motivated the February 28 killing of agents during the raid attempt, with the 51 day standoff ending in a blaze that killed Koresh, 78 followers, and 4 federal agents.
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Bill Johnston
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
David Koresh
Waco
Koresh
Johnston
Rock violinist Papa John Creach dies at 76 in Los Angeles
Los Angeles reports the death of Papa John Creach a renowned rock violinist aged 76. Creach joined Jefferson Airplane in 1970 72 later performing with Hot Tuna 1971 73. The group evolved into Jefferson Starship later Starship with Creach touring with Starship since 1992.
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Los Angeles
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Hot Tuna
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GOP chairman asks Perot to join ranks
Haley Barbour, head of the Republican National Committee, said the GOP would welcome Ross Perot in the 1996 race. He warned Perot could run as an independent and split the responsible vote, aiding Clinton's bid for reelection, speaking in Providence after a fundraiser.
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