Editorial supports controlled laetrile use amid state approvals
The piece notes 10 states permit laetrile by prescription despite FDA bans on interstate traffic. It warns against over the counter access, urges doctors to supervise any use with standard cancer therapy, and argues for a middle path to reduce black market harm while awaiting proven efficacy and safety.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
San Francisco
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
AMA
Higher education figures challenge downturn claims
The National Center for Education Statistics reports college and campus totals rose from 3055 to 3075 in the just-ended school year. Public colleges increased by 13 and private colleges by seven, suggesting higher education may not be as anemic as feared.
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National Center For Education Statistics
Washington
Forecasting government statistics and market impact
AP analysis notes two Friday forecasts for June data the Wholesale Price Index to drop 0.4 percent and the unemployment rate to rise to about 7.1 or 7.2 percent. The piece discusses forecasting methods leaks accuracy and influence on stock and bond markets. It cites Julius Shiskin Donal Rataczak and Albert Sindlinger on data release and measurement techniques.
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John Cunniff
New York
Julius Shiskin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Shiskin
Donald Ratajczak
Georgia
Atlanta
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger & Co
Today in History July 8 highlights and birthdays
On this date in 1940 Norway moved its government to London after 62 days of resisting invasion. Other events include 1663 Rhode Island charter, 1882 Percy Shelley drowned, 1919 Wilson welcomed in New York, 1944 Saipan victory, 1969 Church of England opposition to unification, 1973 USChina postal service restored, 1980s UN security session calls, 1990s Nixon disbarment. Birthdays Nelson Rockefeller and Steve Lawrence. Thought by Irvin Cobb.
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Associated Press
Norway
London
Charles the Second of England
Rhode Island
Percy Shelley
Gulf
Spezzia
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Versailes
Saipan
Church of England
Methodist Church
United States
China
Egypt
Israel
Suez Canal
United Nations Security Council
Quang Tri City
New York State Supreme Court
Richard Nixon
Nelson Rockefeller
Steve Lawrence
Recycling saves water and money across industry
The Commerce Department study reports 78 billion of 120 billion gallons of daily industrial water use recycled in 1975. Ecodyne Corp notes savings in fresh water bills and wastewater surcharges as key incentives. Arinco Steel of Houston saves over $250,000 yearly by recycling 3.8 million gallons per day.
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Chicago
Cormamerce Department
Ecodyne Corp
Arinco Steel
Houston
Treasury eyes end of the two dollar bill after slow use
The Treasury notes the $2 bill issued in 1976 is not circulating well with merchants. Portland stores led the way with strong adoption, boosting use 2000 percent in a month, while most retailers cite register space and habit as barriers. If uptake fails, the note may be pulled.
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Washington
NEA
Treasury Department
Treasury
James A. Conlon
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Secret Service
Jewish leaders press Carter on Middle East policy and arms sales
Washington notes reveal 21 complaints by Jewish leaders about President Carter. They fault his stance toward Israel, arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, and public praise of Arab leaders. They critique leaks and calls for a Palestinian homeland, while Rosenthal warns against pressuring Israel. The column also honors travel agent Gopal Raju for rejecting illegal rebates amid a wider industry crackdown.
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Washington
Carter
Middle East
Israel
Gerald Ford
U.S
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Jordan
Hussein
Yitzhak Rabin
Menahem Begin
Mideast
Benjamin Rosenthal
D-N.y
Rosenthal
Gopal Raju
Raju
India Travel Service, Ltd
New York
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Sindlinger
Sargent
Irvin Cobb
Martha Angle and
Robert Walters
Portland
Ore
Safeway Supermarket
Plaid Pantries
Conlon
Jack Anderson
Pike
John Tower
Senate
D.C
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
Richard C. White
Rayburn
el Paso
Odessa
Bob Krueger
del Rio
New Braunfels
San Angelo
San Antonio
Austin
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Texas
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.L. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
E. 11Th St
Woodrow W. Bean
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