Safety of work questioned in gene transplant study
NIH suspended funding for Dr Charles Thomas of Harvard Medical School amid a government safety probe into recombinant DNA work. An eyewitness alleged failures in decontamination and no smoking rules, but officials say the lapse may be a lost letter. The three year grant totals about 500000 dollars, part of 212 similar grants nationwide. Also noted in the report is UC San Francisco’s Dr William J Rutter, whose lab continues to receive federal funds during the inquiry.
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Wiliam J. Rutter
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Senate
Optimistic survey predicts 4 percent more job openings for graduates
Chicago AP reports a Northwestern University study foresees 4 percent more bachelor level jobs next June with 14 percent rise for bachelor holders and 9 percent for masters. Technical fields lead demand, computer science up 28 percent. liberal arts lag behind. Endicott notes job market tracks overall business trends and salaries rise modestly, not matching cost of living.
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Chicago
Frank
Endicott
Northwestern University
Santa in Omaha Brings Holiday Name Laughs
The Robert Christmases of Mary Street Omaha report frequent calls from kids seeking Sara during the season. Mrs. Christmas says the name is beautiful and they enjoy the attention. The city book lists several holiday names including four Eastes, one Yule and 15 Valentines.
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Omaha. Neb
Robert Christmases
Sara
Mrs. Christmas
Mary Street
Kenneth
Yale
Hunt for missing Watsonville plane called off
Officials called off the search Thursday for a light plane piloted by a person missing near Watsonville. The AP report notes authorities halted active efforts and shifted to monitoring via radar and public tips as investigators review flight records.
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