Surgeon General Urges Quitting Cigarettes After Major Report
A blue ribbon panel concludes heavy cigarette smoking is the principal cause of lung cancer and laryngeal cancer and poses a broad health hazard. Surgeon General Luther Terry says the Public Health Service will move to recommend specific steps in response. The findings link cigarette smoking to higher death rates from certain diseases, notably lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and laryngeal cancer, while noting weaker links to heart disease and other ailments.
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Health risks of cigarette smoking highlighted by AP report
The Associated Press outlines significant health hazards from smoking, noting strong links to lung cancer in men and women, chronic bronchitis, laryngeal cancer, and emphysema. It reports higher death rates with increasing cigarette use, questions filter effectiveness, and pregnancy-related birth weight impacts.
Flag Demand Met In Panama Crisis
In Panama City and Colon violence flared as Panamanian president Chiari demanded the US flag fly alongside Old Glory in Canal Zone schools. The move, read on Panama radio after Governor Fleming ordered it, came as U.S. and Panamanian delegates prepared talks on Sunday to resolve disputes.
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Death toll disputed in Panama Canal violence
Reports from Washington say Panamanian deaths may not all be due to American action. An army commander in the Canal Zone says US troops fired nine rounds. Panama's UN delegate cites 20 Panamanians killed. U.S. reports place several fatalities attributable to rioters or related events, with varied causes including asphyxia from a hotel fire and Molotov cocktails.
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Canal Zone
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Government study deems tobacco a social liability
The AP reports a government study valuing smoking at a human and fiscal cost. It cites 100,000 premature deaths annually linked to cigarettes, with average family losses around 100000 per death and total economic impact near 10 billion dollars yearly, plus tax losses and medical costs. The analysis argues tobacco is not a glorious asset.
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Moon aid quote sparks new space solidarity plan
A quip notes not being first to reach the moon but promising to be first to send it for foreign aid, reflecting a humorous take on postwar space ambition and international aid.
Contaminated meat kills Africans in South Africa
In Johannesburg a slaughtered ox carcass led to food poisoning deaths among at least 3 percent of Africans, mostly children, according to the South African Press Association.
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US Deaths and Wounded in Panama Riots Rise to 89
The Pentagon reports 89 U.S. nationals dead or wounded in the Panama Canal riots. Three soldiers killed in action and an accidental death are noted. Wounded total 52 on the Pacific side and 33 on the Atlantic side, with 19 gunshot injuries. 294 Americans arrived as refugees.
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Balloon Race on Catalina Faces Windless Day
In Avalon California 12 hot air balloonists failed to lift Saturday as coastal winds died. Pilots planned a 30 mile Catalina Island course from the golf course but winds stayed calm. Balloons rise by hot air control only, no steering. pilots chase moving air for faster progress.
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