Dole Chosen as Reagan Aides Transportation Chief
President Reagan nominated Elizabeth Dole to head the Transportation Department, making her the administration’s first woman to lead a Cabinet department. She is a presidential assistant slated to replace Drew Lewis who will depart next month for a cable television post.
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Dole Named Transportation Secretary in Historic First
Former FTC member and wife of Sen. Bob Dole will head the sixth largest U.S. department with 75,000 employees. The appointment makes Liddy Dole the first woman in the role, succeeding Lewis who led the agency since 1965.
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Reagan dodges questions on Soviet Bulgarian links to pope assassination
President Reagan refused to say whether the Soviet KGB and Bulgarian intelligence were involved in the 1981 pope attack. He noted Italy is investigating and warned of a potential worldwide impact if proven. Reagan expressed confidence in Italian authorities and avoided committing to any action without new information.
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Poisons in body may link infections to cancer risk
Boston doctors report that natural germ-killing poisons produced by white blood cells can damage DNA. Lingering infections may expose people to these toxins, potentially raising cancer risk, including among smokers who frequently suffer respiratory infections such as bronchitis.
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