United States Childhood Cancer Deaths Fall 40 Percent
The American Cancer Society says childhood cancer deaths in the United States have dropped nearly 40 percent over the past two decades. The group notes the U S ranks lower in child cancer deaths than 31 of 43 nations in a World Health Organization comparison. Dr. Robert W. Miller of the National Cancer Institute urges more study of environmental hazards to improve prevention detection and treatment in youths.
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Asbestos No 1 Cancer Cause Warned by Scientists
Washington AP reports government scientists estimate exposure to cancer causing chemicals at work may cause at least 20 percent of all cancer deaths, with asbestos as the leading killer. Secretary Joseph Califano said asbestos may account for about 17 percent of nearly 80,000 annual deaths, alongside arsenic benzene and vinyl chloride.
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Nitrosamine Risk May Skew Lab Cancer Tests
Miami Beach AP reports nitrosamine compounds, some cancer-causing, may contaminate more products than thought, including laboratory animal feed used in cancer testing. Dr. David H. Fine notes tests found low nitrosamine in commercial dog and cat foods, but levels exceeding tenfold higher—one to three parts per billion—could affect results.
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New borrowing faces tax hikes and voter approval concerns
The eight of nine feeds note borrowing for a project in labs would raise local taxes unacceptably. Sixteen feeds say such borrowing would require voter approval and doubt that approval will come.
New City Bend Issues Nixed by Tax Revolt
Taxpayers oppose tax raises to fund new bond issues in American cities. A congressional study shows the House Banking subcommittee on Economic Stabilization surveyed 65 cities. 47 responded, all 47 said they could sell bonds and only one reported overly poor credit rating.
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Football Contest Entry Rules and Eligibility
The excerpt outlines how to enter a football contest with options to mark preferred winner, a midnight Thursday postmark deadline to Foot ball Contest Southern Illinoisan Carbondale Illinois 62901, judges will determine results, and restrictions exclude employees and their families from eligibility.
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New Jersey Ratifies D C Representation
New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment granting congressional representation to the District of Columbia. The state Senate and Assembly approved the measure on Monday. It must be ratified by 38 states before August 22, 1985 to become part of the Constitution.
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