Fickle rainfall floods some spots as others dry up
NOAA reports uneven global rainfall with parts of the United States and world improving soil in some regions while California endures its worst drought and rivers run below normal. The month shows contrasts with heavy floods in the South and drought in the West, affecting crops in Europe Africa and Asia.
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Fast OK seen on bill to ease quake havoc
Washington AP reports early congressional action on a fall bill to create the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction program. The measure would fund better information on quake resistant construction and public education. Senate Commerce Committee approved it. a companion bill passed House committee. Expenditures eyed at 55 million in year one, 70 million next, 50 million year three. Magnuson chairs the committee and urges that the program could cut damage and may enable quake prediction in ten years in select areas.
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Budget split widens between Senate and House defense funding
Washington reports a 31.7 billion gap between chambers on defense spending and a 3.3 billion gap on the overall fiscal 1978 budget resolution. House Democrats approved a 445 billion total with a 66.4 billion deficit. The plan begins Oct 1 with 109.9 billion for defense, 2 billion below Carter. The Senate resolution sets defense at 111.6 billion, $0 under Carter.
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Smoking cessation cuts lung cancer risk long term
Atlanta report: stopping cigarette use 10 years ago yields mortality rates similar to never smokers. CDC and WHO note lung cancer deaths in the US and developed countries remain tied to smoking. ex-smokers show reduced risk, while ongoing smoking elevates heart and cancer risks across sexes.
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Moon Arrests Trespass Charge At Bard College
The Rev Sun Myung Moon leader of the Unification Church and 10 followers were cited for trespassing at Bard College about 100 miles north of New York City They claimed they were sightseeing campus security noted evasive answers and walkie talkies Bard President Leon Botstein said charges would be pressed and Moon faces up to 15 days in jail or a $100 fine The group was released to await a town court appearance.
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