Unborn babies test detects fragile X genetic defect
Albany AP reports a new prenatal test can detect fragile X, a X linked cause of mental retardation. Researchers from New York say the test may identify carriers before pregnancy and could reveal male retardation and female carrier status, with broader availability in about two years.
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New York
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Canada to cut British link in new constitution
The nine English speaking Canadian premiers back a bill to transfer full legal responsibility for the 1867 British North America Act to Canada. Trudeau wins praise as Liberals applaud the measure with a standing ovation while Quebec protests key rights provisions and opt out rules. The plan creates a decentralized federation with a Charter of Rights and Freedoms and future amendments needing federal and seven provincial approvals.
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Senate blocks MX missile plan amid mixed opposition
Senators vote down Democratic amendments to the MX missile package. Hart Hatfield Metzenbaum and Roth oppose the plan while Denton and Humphrey break party lines to back a measure boosting naval presence in the Persian Gulf. Amendments seeking more troops ammunition and modernized forces fail by wide margins.
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R-Del
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North Dakota
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Wisconsin
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Proxmire
John Gienn
Ohio
Jennings Randolph
West Virginia
Alan Dixon
D-Il
Free trade banks open in New York City
The New York free trade zone for international banking opens today making New York the world’s leading financial center. Banks will offer foreign branches to attract deposits and loans with tax and regulation relief. Officials expect billions to return to the U S and thousands of new jobs, with estimates of up to 5 000 positions in the city.
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New York Times Service
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United States
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London
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Bahamas
Cayman Islands
Bahrain
Muriel Siebert
New York State
Jury weighs fate of ex Green Beret Tafoya
In Fort Collins Colorado a district court jury deliberates over charges that Eugene Tafoya a former Green Beret was paid by Libyan agents to kill dissident Faisal Zagallai who survived two gunshot wounds from Tafoyas .22 revolver Zagallai studied at Colorado State University on October 14 1980 the case includes allegations of murder conspiracy and military history of Tafoya who enlisted in Marines at age 14 and has 23 years service
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Reagan plans substantial cuts to benefit programs in new budget
President Reagan’s forthcoming budget slate includes significant reductions to benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, welfare and food stamps. Senate leader Baker notes all entitlements are under review as Stockman targets a two year package of 30 to 40 billion dollars in cuts. Republicans seek a shared framework for an orderly stopgap to replace the old measure.
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Architect Wallace Harrison Dies at 86 in New York
Wallace K. Harrison, a leading architect of the United Nations complex, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, and Empire State Plaza, died at his Manhattan apartment at 86. He led planning for the UN headquarters and designed the Met Opera House and Lincoln Center. Survived by wife Ellen and daughter Sarah. funeral private.
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Forecast for Tonight With Snow Chance and Wind Shift
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of snow. Winds southwest 10 to 20 mph. Sunset today 4 30 p m. Sunrise tomorrow 7 19 a m. High yesterday 50, low 41. Record high 64 in 1950, record low 8 in 1976. Average same date last year 27, normal 33. Relative humidity 8 p m yesterday 76 and 8 a m today 78.
Winds on the Plains Reach HighSpeeds Across Several States
A weather bulletin reports 70 mph gusts across western South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana with dense fog in Iowa and scattered snow along the Great Lakes. Rapid City and Arlington record near 60 to 70 mph winds. snow continues in the northern Plains while forecasts call for more scattered flakes from Minnesota to Indiana and lower Michigan.
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Reagan Christmas card features Wyeth painting
The White House unveiled the 1981 Christmas card showing the White House at night with a wreath and snow. President and Mrs Reagan will mail 60 000 cards Tuesday using stamps honoring architect James Hoban. printing and mailing costs, about $12,000, are paid by the Republican National Committee.
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