FDA cites Canadian study linking saccharin to bladder cancer
The FDA says a Canadian National Cancer Institute study and four universities found men using saccharin or cyclamate sweeteners have a 60 percent higher risk of bladder cancer. The panel delays action to await evaluation, while Johns Hopkins researchers dispute the link.
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
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Lancet
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Air talks between Britain and U S stall over seats and routes
London and Washington pressed last minute negotiations into the weekend as Bermuda era rules near expiry. Britain seeks a larger commercial share and Hong Kong access while the United States defends free enterprise. contingency routing could affect 15 000 passengers daily.
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Killer of teacher to appeal verdict
DETROIT AP A schoolteacher's estranged husband, Al Lewis, 47, was convicted of second degree murder in the shooting death of Bettye McCaster, 45, a Burt Elementary School teacher. Sentencing set for June 24 with potential life imprisonment. Lewis plans an appeal per his brother.
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Patricia Boyle
Quincy
Carter oil tax proposal cut by House committee
The Ways and Means Committee approved a new oil and natural gas tax aimed at shifting utilities to coal. Rates start at 30 cents per barrel in 1979, climb to 3 dollars by 1985, with exemptions for small users and specific fuel thresholds. The plan targets raising 44.6 billion dollars and saving about 3 million barrels of oil daily by 1985.
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Parole Date for Ray Delayed After Brushy Mountain Escape
James Earl Ray and six other inmates were sentenced to 30 days in administrative segregation after escaping Brushy Mountain State Prison. The parole eligibility for Ray, serving a 99 year term for King’s assassination, is now at least 2001, with possible added prison time if convicted on escape charges.
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General Starry reprimanded before new command
Lt. Gen. Donn A. Starry faced a light reprimand after publicly predicting a potential Soviet Chinese war and criticizing the liberal press. Army leaders noted a lapse in judgment but did not block his promotion to four stars, keeping his transfer to head the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Ft. Monroe on track.
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D-Colo
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Frankfurt
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Rogers
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Rhodesia denies invasion charge in Mozambique clash
Rhodesian military spokesman rejects Mozambique claims that invading Rhodesian troops battle Mozambican forces inside Mozambique. Maputo broadcasts alleged Rhodesian advance from Espungabera, while Rhodesia says no troops are in Mozambique and recent raids are exaggerated.
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London
Manica
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Maputo
Espungabera
Salisbury
King's Son Questions Conspiracy in King Assassination
Martin Luther King III says he doubts James Earl Ray acted alone in the murder. The Morehouse College student urges the House committee investigating the case to uncover the full truth, questioning how Ray could have traveled to London without outside help.
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Martin Luther King Jr
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther
Marty” King
ITI
James Ear Ray
London
Morehouse College
Oh How We Flew film at Scottsdale Senior Center
A film titled Oh How We Flew screens Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Scottsdale Senior Center 7375 E Second St to commemorate Western Airlines 50th anniversary. The program is free.
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Tucson Tops Seven Cities in Traffic Fatalities
Tucson leads a KGUN-TV survey of 12 cities in traffic deaths with 42 fatalities this year, well above similar-sized peers. Police credit alcohol involvement in about 60 percent of Tucson crashes and vow tougher enforcement and reduced plea bargaining in drunk driving cases.
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Utah
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