FDA Orders Starch Blocker Diet Pills Off Market
The FDA urged over 100 manufacturers to stop marketing starch blocker pills until safety and effectiveness are proven. If noncompliant within 10 days, regulatory actions such as seizures or injunctions could follow. Reports of nausea, vomiting, and hospital admissions prompted an investigation into composition and claims by bean derived products marketed as drugs.
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Moon mass wedding draws 2075 couples in New York
In Madison Square Garden Rev Sun Myung Moon united 2,075 couples from 70 nations in a mass ceremony. Many relatives voiced displeasure with the unions while some bystanders defended the church. Couples, ages 21 to 62, faced a 40 day celibacy rule and many spoke through interpreters.
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Walter Morey
Elyria
Ohio
Carol Cooney
Bloomfield
N.J
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Federal Agencies Told To Make Do
Washington says Congress and President Reagan agree on a 10 day paid vacation but differ on funding. Furloughs loom for thousands as agencies borrow funds or face indefinite shutdown while Social Security remains funded for now. House Speaker O Neill and GOP Leader Michel urge quick action to avoid program disruptions.
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Columbia astronauts nearly collide with space junk graveyard
Cape Canaveral AP Columbia astronauts Ken Mattingly and Henry Hartsfield passed 7.7 miles from the upper stage of a Soviet booster as they flew 186 miles above Australia. The close encounter occurred during the fourth test mission toward Edwards AFB.
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Kansas agriculture agency to review rules after dairy law case
The Kansas Agriculture Department probes all farm regulations amid a potential negative ruling on the dairy products law. Secretary Harlan Priddle says comments will come from farm groups, with proposed changes sent to organizations and Gov Carlin before legislative action. The review follows court challenges to the 1927 dairy ban and a federal case involving Dover Farms whipped topping. A summer ruling is anticipated.
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Grocery Prices Rise In June Across 13 Cities
AP market basket survey shows June bills up 1 percent on average across 13 cities with meat prices driving the rise. Chopped chuck and frankfurters climbed in multiple cities while pork chops fell in seven. Eggs also edged higher as supply concerns persist.
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Supreme Court OKs Ban on Kiddie Pornography Policy
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that states may ban almost all kiddie pornography. It reinstated a New York law criminalizing promoting sexual performances by children. Justice Byron White stated the offense must target works visually depicting sexual conduct by minors and be properly limited.
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