Study compares low carb and low fat diets for safety and effectiveness
Agriculture secretary Dan Glickman describes a government plan to test low carbohydrate and low fat diets to determine which is safer and more effective for weight loss. Protesters quote Ricardo Sapaico, a Peruvian university student, calling for change amid President Fujimori’s re election.
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Market confidence grows as prices slip yet jobs rise
David Wyss of Standard & Poor's DRI notes markets steady despite price declines. Consumer confidence rebounded in May per the Consumer Board, signaling optimism with ongoing strong employment and controlled inflation.
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Senate delay blocks ambassador nominations across globe
The Clinton administration faces an undiplomatic delay as 45 ambassadorial nominations await Senate action. Only 20 have had hearings and just six voted out of committee, with Sen. Jesse Helms blocking progress. Nominees include professionals to Australia and Mongolia, reflecting partisan standoffs in an era of trade and globalism.
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Smoking harms gums and teeth in CDC study
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds smokers are about four times more likely to develop periodontitis than non-smokers. It notes smoking damages gums, weakens the immune response, and can lead to tooth loss, reinforcing anti-smoking efforts without naming lawsuits or other actions.
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Rainbow Scholarship honors boy who died at six
Swampscott High School will host a graduation ceremony as 18-year-old David Glattstein announces the Matthew J. Kamin Rainbow Scholarship. The fund stems from stock gains David earned, donated to honor his late friend Matthew Kamin who died of leukemia. Neighbors and teachers praise David for his generosity and maturity beyond his years.
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Putin and Russia’s path beyond democracy and reform
A conservative view argues Russia needs economic and legal reform, not democracy, under Putin. It contends Russia lacks democratic tradition, warns about oligarchic power, and blames Western policy and NATO expansion for souring relations while predicting limited U.S. influence on Putin.
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Historic district earns National Register status in New Castle
The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission certifies the North Hill Historic District for the National Register as New Castle faces a clash between preservation and a planned demolition of 15 buildings for a new high school. The tension pits heritage against economic prospects and tax-base growth.
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Readers Letters Echo Concern Over Preservation and Schools
A reader urges action on New Castle preservation and the future of a new high school amid declining population and tax base. The writer proposes community prayer, referencing II Chronicles 7 14 and calling on churches to influence local decisions.
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