Prairie separatism resurfaces in Canadian politics
Ottawa reports a revival of western separatist sentiment in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Jed Baldwin and MP Jack Horner warn of weak national bonds as Trudeau faces prairie discontent and possible western push for an independent state.
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Pollution research warns sulfur dioxide dangers to health
Preliminary findings for Congress by the National Academy of Sciences outline sulfur dioxide as a dangerous pollutant even at low levels. Dr. Bertram Carnow cites Chicago data showing increased deaths from respiratory diseases and heart conditions among men 55 plus during high sulfur periods, while photochemical smog and oxidants are linked to eye irritation and possible cancer risk. Weather factors like heat and stagnation worsen pollution impacts and may complicate meeting 1977 oxidant standards.
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Congress
Bertram W. Carnow
University of Ilinois School of Public Medicine
Chicago
Carnow
James McCarroll
City of Los Angeles Medical Services Division
McCarroll
Eyes of Nation's Sick Kids Highlight Neglect in Health Aid
ABC News Close-Up on Children examines why poor families face limited care as 12 million kids go untreated annually. Reform critiques target Medicaid inadequacies, funding cuts, and slow federal action, with footage from Massachusetts to Texas. Brit Hume leads the report.
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Aces Fall National Tour Victory Goes to Robert Bishop
In Las Vegas, Robert Bishop of Los Angeles won the Individual Championship at The Aces In the Fall National Tour. The hand shows a cooperative defense after new partners form during the event, with no vulnerability and standard dealer West.
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Las Vegas
Robert Bishop
Los Angeles
East Leads Clash In Bridge Battle End Fine Card Play
Opening lead king of hearts and a double by West set the stage for a tense bridge duel. East declined to push to four diamonds, instead defending brilliantly by dropping the heart queen and guiding a crucial club shift to thwart declarer's plan. The result was a down one for the declarer and a reminder that bridge hinges on partnership and precise defense.
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West
Declarer
Responsible Drinking and Alcoholism Treatment Call
The piece argues two thirds of American adults drink with nine million showing out of control use. It urges responsible attitudes, abstinence without pressure, and slower drinking with food. It notes alcoholism is a treatable illness and provides contact for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
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United States
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
P.O. Box
Rockville
Maryland
Aura Reader Sees Color Moods Around People
Sacramento report details Bob Estling a traveling Inner Peace Movement lecturer who claims to see auras around individuals. He describes red blue yellow and purple halos indicating traits such as risk taking care for others and strong moral sense, with muddy browns signaling confusion and theft.
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Bob Estling
Inner Peace Movement
Savannah
Estling
Washington, D.C
Merv Griffin Nears Return After Pneumonia Battle
Merv Griffin, 49, left the hospital after six days with mild pneumonia blamed on exhaustion and plans to resume work Monday. The development coincides with Johnny Carson’s temporary absence from The Tonight Show after a fall at home during exercise.
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UPI
Merv Griffin
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