Ex-Astronaut Starts Bug Breeding Firm Near Santa Paula
Former astronaut M Scott Carpenter launches Integrated Biological Control Corp in an abandoned dairy near Santa Paula California. He aims to breed 2 billion trichogramma wasps by year end to biologically control pests harming crops. Card kits sell for 12 50 and eggs hatch about 10 days after laying.
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New Charges Of Brazilian Torture Made
Rio de Janeiro AP reports Brazilian Roman Catholic bishops issued a weekend statement accusing authorities of physical psychological and moral torture of political prisoners. They condemned arrests that resemble kidnappings and noted families unable to learn about relatives. The claim follows years of torture reports that resurfaced after a period of decline.
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L Nelson Bell elected moderator of Presbyterians
Dr L Nelson Bell, 77, a former surgeon and missionary now in Montreal, was elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the 112th General Assembly in Montreat North Carolina He defeated Dr Joseph A Morton of Little Rock Arkansas Conservatives fear merger with the United Presbyterian Church could trigger splits Bell pledged to push unity while maintaining doctrinal integrity and said merger work may resume next year The assembly will also consider replacing agency boards with a single general executive committee and sending a delegation to Pope Paul VI to address population issues
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Senate Panel Considers Social Security Financing Plan
The Senate Finance Committee debates funding for Social Security increases for 27 million Americans as it wraps up the welfare reform bill. A 20 percent across the board boost is favored by many, with differences on tax hikes and wage base. The panel aims to draft the bill within two weeks before floor debate.
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Your Horoscope by Zodiac Signs
Your Birthday Today outlines inner focus and routine change with caution on spending. Aries to Pisces give brief guidance on work, travel, relationships, budgeting, privacy, official resistance, planning, personal limits, and resilience during turmoil. Avoid overscheduling and set realistic goals.
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