Debated Air Bags Split Congress and Public Support
The article weighs the 9,000 annual lives saved by air bags against the push in Congress to block the Transportation Department order for 1982 installation. Critics call the ruling premature and costly, while insurers and drivers split on the expected benefits and price increases. Republican Bud Shuster and Sen. Robert Griffin push for a congressional review of the ruling.
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Carter Eyes 20 Million Ton Wheat Cutback Plan
President Carter asks Congress to authorize a 20 million ton cutback in 1978 U.S. wheat production to lift prices amid surpluses. The move aims to curb acreage with subsidy-withholding penalties, though economists and officials warn of impacts on consumers, trade deficits, and world food reserves.
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Laetrile Controversy Draws From Mexico Clinic Experience
The writer recalls accompanying a friend to a Tijuana clinic offering Laetrile in cancer treatment. The patient died days later, prompting ongoing skepticism about Laetrile as a cure or a hoax. The piece cites the FDA stance on Laetrile and drug bans.
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Laetrile claims face FDA scrutiny and new lab hints
A Loyola University biologist Dr. Harold Manner says Laetrile cured breast cancer in mice when used with vitamins and enzymes. He reports complete remission after four months in multiple tests, challenging FDA and AMA positions and suggesting further review.
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No sympathy for Lance in Watergate echo
A letter writer rejects sympathy for Bert Lance, arguing apologies are misdirected and citing Watergate lessons. The writer notes public opinion shapes outcomes, claims Carter benefited from the scandal, and warns that “ye shall reap what ye sow.”
Normalizing ties with Peking faces tough odds and debate
The piece argues U S normalization with Peking hinges on Sinologist influence led by John K Fairbank and questions the push to drop Taiwan. It notes efforts to reassure both Taipei and Washington while warning against overreaching concessions and the risks of strategic missteps in East Asia.
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Math Baseball Aims to Make Schools Hit A Home Run
A Tennessee teacher group pairs math drills with baseball to boost arithmetic in youngsters. Using batting averages and earned run averages, parents and PAL programs employ a game format with flash cards and baseball-style scoring to teach basic math, aiming to turn kids into math fans through sports.
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