Kennedy slams Lilly report on drug safety gap
Washington critics challenge Lilly findings that small drug firms lag in safety. Kennedy of the FDA calls the report superficial and self-serving while noting no evidence of widespread quality differences between brand name and generic drugs across firms.
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Philippine air force plane crashes into houses in Manila
A Philippine air force F-27 crash in a Manila suburb during a thunderstorm killed at least 32 aboard and on the ground. Rescue workers recovered 17 bodies, with 15 more found inside destroyed homes. President Marcos was not aboard, and officials said he had been north for his 61st birthday.
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Carter nears framework for Israeli Egyptian talks at Camp David
President Carter moves toward a broad framework for continuing Israeli Egyptian negotiations after the summit. Spokesman Powell warns against optimism, but diplomats say mood is upbeat as Begin and Sadat seek a final accord. Carter cancels one appearance and postpones several trips to focus on a possible summit ending document.
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Public baths decline as Tokyo homes grow private
Japanese face lifestyle shift as Tokyo sheds 248 public bath houses since 1968 while 2,400 remain. High apartment growth and private baths threaten a centuries old social center. Yet some clubs vow to preserve the tradition amid urban density and rising costs.
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Carter Delighted by Civil Service Reform Bill Passage
President Carter is described as delighted by House approval of a civil service reform bill, a cornerstone of his federal overhaul plan. The measure cleared 385 to 10, mirrors Senate action, with conference talks anticipated to finalize differences before the next congressional recess. Rep. Morris Udall hopes conference meetings start next week.
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