Prostaglandins Offer Possible Curb For Arthritis
A NYU doctors report to the American Rheumatism Association suggests prostaglandins may dampen inflammatory damage in rheumatoid arthritis by blocking corrosive enzymes released by white cells. They caution human use is about a decade away, noting further hurdles before therapy.
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Appeals Court Bans DDT Use and Orders Hearings
A U S appeals court scolded the Agriculture Department and ordered a complete DDT ban and public hearings before administrative pesticide decisions. The ruling, via Chief Judge Bazelon and Judge Robinson, pushes EPA to set standards for suspending sales during cancellation. The case targets remaining DDT uses in cotton, citrus, and some vegetables.
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Hollywood Nepotism Faces New Setback as Dynasties Fade
Hollywood loses another pillar of film lineage as Richard Zanuck departs 20th Century Fox, signaling a broader decline of family control in the industry. Despite enduring ties at Columbia and Paramount through the Jaffe and Schneider families, and Disney's continued family leadership via Roy O. Disney and Ron Miller, the era of studio dynasties is waning amid corporate shakeups and evolving ownership.
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Discount Rate Down
Washington AP The Federal Reserve Board cut the discount rate for the third time in less than 90 days from 5 4 to 6 per cent the lowest since mid 1968 The move follows banks lowering prime rates this week signaling looser money markets and lower consumer loan costs but MBA president Everett C Spelman notes homebuyers face rising construction costs despite ample loan funds
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Soviet Arms To Egypt Reported By U S Sources
Washington based Pentagon sources report at least six Soviet cargo ships delivered jet fighters and other military hardware to Egypt and Syria within ten days. Vessels passed the Dardanelles carrying about 20 crated aircraft including MIG21s. cargo was unloaded at Latakia and Alexandria. Analysts say missiles with long ranges were not new shipments and that air power balance with Israel remains a key concern.
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Judaism Ties New Testament grasp to ancient Judaism
AP Religion Writer George W. Cornell reports Rabbi Dr. David Nieman says understanding Jesus requires deep knowledge of Judaism of his era. Nieman, teaching at Rome’s Gregorian University, notes Jesus was a Jewish teacher and that parallels exist with Rabbinic debates on Sabbath, divorce, and morality.
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Probe Chairman Faces Own Campaign Donations Issue
Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill Jr., chair of a House panel probing campaign spending, used a Washington DC committee to conceal $12,000 in donors, avoiding Massachusetts donor disclosure. The unopposed incumbent says donors would be targeted for more money, while records show funds routed mainly to newsletter costs and state candidate contributions. The probe covers irregularities in Texas Pennsylvania California Maryland races and others, with findings due next week.
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