White House weighs compromise to keep FDA intact
The White House considers a plan to keep FDA within HEW by enlarging its authority and budget. It would grant the FDA powers over vaccines, nutritional labeling, and the Flammable Fabrics Act, while reshaping leadership and Senate confirmation. The move aims to outmaneuver Democrats and preserve consumer protections amid ongoing Congressional debates.
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Five Mothers Walk to Protest Busing Across States
Irene McCabe leads five other mothers on a cross state trek from Pontiac to Washington to oppose school busing for racial balance. The march began March 15 amid media attention and offers, while McCabe stresses the effort centers on House Resolution 620 and not personal gain.
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Two Killed As Helicopter Hits Power Line Near Webster Springs
Webster Springs West Virginia two men died when their private helicopter struck a power line and crashed into rugged mountains ten miles east of town. Harry C. Marson II, 49, Elkins, owner of Marson Coal Co, and William R. McCutcheon, 62, Webster Springs, of Pardee and Curtin Lumber Co, were pilots prospecting for coal. The tail boom was severed by a 1500 foot high line, starting a small woodland fire.
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Universe older than previously thought by Hubble Constant revision
UPI reports Carnegie astronomers Allan Sandage and Gustav Tamann redetermined the Hubble Constant after 13 years of observations, pushing the universe's age to about 11 to 15 billion years and making humans roughly three billion years older than once believed. The Sun and Earth remain 4.6 to 4.7 billion years old.
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Graziani Probe Uses Lie Tests in Broad Investigation
Charleston police confirmed several people took lie detector tests related to the April 9 shooting of Deputy Attorney General Philip Graziani. Det. Sgt. Adrian McGinnis would not disclose results or participants. Graziani remained in serious condition at a local hospital.
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Ford recalls 1972 Torino Montego cars for bearing fix
Ford Motor Co recalls all 1972 Ford Torino and Mercury Montego cars totaling 396000 vehicles to prevent rear wheel detachment from a bearing problem. Owners will be notified to bring cars to dealers for auxiliary retainer plates that provide an audible warning if bearings fail.
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