Carter visit to Iowa spotlights farm drought woes
In Indianola Warren County, Dick and Mary Diehl host President Carter for breakfast at Marywood Farm amid drought impact. The Diehls’ 1000 acre hog and crop operation, with four grain sites, shows shrinking corn yields and stressed cattle, while Carter starts a four state swing with a fundraising dinner. The Diehls recall a 1966 Johnson visit and express hope for frank discussions on wheat, cattle, energy, and farm prices.
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Meat cure chemical facing ban by USDA
The Agriculture Department plans to ban sodium nitrite used to cure bacon ham and lunch meats unless tests show it does not form cancer causing nitrosamines. Bacon makers face testing deadlines by January 16 with broader rules for sausage and other products to follow.
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Cancer warning now required for women taking estrogens
Government starts mandatory patient brochure on estrogen risks for prescription drugs. FDA cites increased uterine cancer risk after long use and gallbladder disease after menopause, urging shortest duration and lowest dose. Brands include Premarin and Hormonin among others. court challenges and lawsuits continue as pushback delays implementation.
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FDA urged to warn on hair dye cancer risk labels
FDA commissioner said studies are being expedited by NCI on two hair dye chemicals HMMPD and AMMPDS after EDF petitioned for warnings. Industry insiders dispute cancer claims, noting prior animal studies found no cancers despite high doses. EDF cites rat and mouse data. label would warn about potential scalp absorption and cancer risk.
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Tuna industry loses appeal in injunction bid
In San Diego a federal judge refused to halt enforcement of limits on accidental porpoise bills. The American Tunaboat Association’s suit was dismissed by U S District Court Judge William Enright. A similar Washington DC suit had ruled against boat owners. The temporary order allowing wets where porpoises are ensnared was appealed, but the Sixth Circuit sent the case back and the industry did not pursue it. Rapakesmal said, We did all we could.
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House votes 18 month delay on saccharin ban
The House approved an 18 month moratorium delaying a federal saccharin ban and ordered new tests on benefits and cancer risks. The bill, 375 to 23, allows a possible ban if new evidence links saccharin to human cancer, but only from data after enactment.
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France names veteran envoy as new U.S. ambassador
Francois Lefebvre de Laboulaye, a seasoned diplomat with global postings, is named France’s ambassador to the United States. He would succeed Jacques Kosciusko-Morizet, who may run for the National Assembly next March. Laboulaye, 60, has led political affairs at the French Foreign Ministry and previously served as ambassador in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
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