Vitamin C and the common cold debate in Chicago
Chicago doctors say evidence for daily Vitamin C preventing or reducing colds is weak and often flawed. Nobel laureate Linus Pauling disputes the review, arguing toxicity concerns are overstated and advocating continued use. A 1971 Toronto study was the sole one supporting benefit among a dozen cited.
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March snowstorm hits Midwest causing school closures
A March lion dumps four to 12 inches of snow across the Midwest, forcing school closures in Kansas and Missouri and delaying traffic and commerce. Four people died in Missouri and two in Kansas amid weather related accidents as accumulations peak in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys.
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Algeria Edges Oil Prices Lower Across Market Front
Dubai sources report Algeria reduced its low-sulphur crude price by 21 cents to 11.75 a barrel, following a 55-cent cut by Abu Dhabi earlier. London observers question impact on US and European gasoline and fuel oil prices as Libya and Nigeria may follow with small adjustments.
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Kissinger sees path to new Israeli Egyptian deal
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger after talks with Egyptian President Sadat, Syrian President Assad, and Israeli leaders says a fresh Israeli Egyptian agreement may be possible. He notes the process has just begun after two hours with Rabin and his team and four hours of sessions.
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Senators push for deeper income tax cuts amid recession
Congress is set to approve a tax cut of at least 21 billion soon, but some senators urge 26 to 35 billion for greater recession relief. Senate Finance resumes hearings as Humphrey backs timely action before Easter recess. Long questions rebates, proposing 5 to 10 percent tax credits for homes or cars. Ford side debates 16 billion plan and broader cut, with Rumsfeld noting spending controls.
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Aid for Cambodia Faces Senate Deliberation
Congress moves toward a crucial vote on a 222 million dollar aid package to Cambodia. Senator Humphrey predicts Senate rejection, citing embassy cables showing little chance of a military fix. Senator Sparkman supports continuing aid to Cambodia and South Vietnam, including ammunition food and medicine. House committee also considers subcommittee recommendations on Cambodian aid.
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Icebound Glacier could be freed in days
Seventy eight men were airlifted from the Glacier the largest U S icebreaker trapped in 25 foot Antarctic ice. The Coast Guard says the ship near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula in the Weddell Sea may reach open water in two to three days if weather holds. Over 130 remain aboard with adequate food.
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Poll shows 78 percent oppose Indochina aid
A Gallup poll of 1,566 adults finds 78 percent oppose Ford administration plans to provide 522 million dollars in military aid to South Vietnam and Cambodia. Republicans oppose 72 percent, Democrats 8 to 1, independents 78 percent.
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