Aging space chimp Ham to get new home at National Zoo
Washington AP Ham the aging space chimp at the National Zoo will receive a larger habitat and more recognition. A new extensive great-ape house is planned for October 1978, with space to display his role in the Mercury program and a possible mate for Ham if a suitable specimen is found. Ham has shown bachelor tendencies, rebuffing two introductions from an older female.
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Amtrak raises fares and cuts service to cut deficit
Amtrak will lift average fares by about 2 percent and reduce rail service to 26 states, cutting 22 daily trains in the Boston to Washington corridor and laying off over 1,000 employees. Expansion plans to Florida are halted as part of savings efforts for the new fiscal year beginning Oct 1.
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Government gives firms 60 days to prove nitrites safe
Federal agencies threaten to ban sodium nitrite and nitrates in processed meats after concerns they form nitrosamines when fried. FDA and USDA demand proof additives pose no health hazard within 60 days amid years of debate over cancer risks in bacon hot dogs and Bologna.
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