Vaccine targets sperm protein to prevent conception
John C. Herr of the University of Virginia reports a testis specific protein SP-10 vaccine that prompts antibodies to block sperm egg binding. Animal tests in rabbits hamsters and baboons show contraception without hormones and human trials could begin as early as 1993 after FDA consultation.
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Talks Continue Over U S Philippine Base Deals
United States and Philippine negotiators wrap marathon talks on compensation for bases including Clark Air Base and Subic Bay but fail to agree on annual sums or stay length. Washington to resume technical talks in Washington this month as Manila pressures for 825 million dollars yearly for seven years while the U S offers 520 million including 200 million in multilateral aid. Philippine Senate ratification looms. 23 members with possible opposition. Talks began recently as leases near expiration September 16.
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City study finds bias against minority contractors
Knowledge Systems studied city contracting showing firms owned by women win about 2.7 percent of city work and 1.4 percent elsewhere. The $133,811 report supports 1982 ordinance requiring minority or women owned firms for public projects over 100000 and outlines a three year plan with 6 percent female and 11 percent minority goals. Compliance would be monitored by the Office of Minority Affairs and failure could halt payments or bids.
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New York Lottery Numbers Drawn in Daily and Lotto Games
The Albany report lists Friday results for New York state games. Daily Number 434 was drawn, with Win Four number 9RO4. The Lotto sequence includes 3, 3, 5, 15, 18, 20, 2, 34, 37, 40, 43, 44, with higher numbers 45, 53, 57, 60, 61, 65, 70, 75. The notice ends with a truncated source line.
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Merald Journal notices in Syracuse postal record
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated postal notice from Syrac ure NY area regarding post office address changes and local clerical references. The text is garbled with numbers and abbreviations, offering little readable detail beyond jurisdictional context and an 83 dollar figure reference.
Snow likely tonight and Sunday with colder highs
Forecast calls for more snow tonight with a low around 10. Sunday brings a chance of snow in the morning then partial sun with a high near 30. Record highs and lows shown in today’s data are uncertain due to garbled text but include a low around 10 and variable Friday temperatures.
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Winter Storm Continues With Snow Across Regions
A rugged winter storm sweeping the eastern states delivers fresh snow and frigid temperatures. Forecasters expect a warmup by Sunday while western areas see mild conditions and scattered rain.
War aim shifts to crippling Iraqi military power
Analysis notes a core U S goal beyond freeing Kuwait: weaken Saddam Hussein's armed forces to render Iraq nonthreatening. Officials warn that keeping Saddam or his weapons could invite prolonged conflict and regional instability, with potential long term U S troop presence in Saudi Arabia.
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Bush says fight on and on in Iraq war update
Reports say British Tornado jets struck bridges over the Euphrates but hit a market and building, killing 130 civilians and wounding 78 as a jet was shot down. Diplomatic efforts continue with UN Security Council sessions and talks between Gorbachev Aziz in Moscow. Bush denounced the offer as a hoax while Major called it bogus, and Saudi Arabia and other Arab leaders dismissed the plan. Kuwait's leadership echoed the sentiment, saying the Iraqi proposal adds nothing new.
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Bush vows to press Iraq war despite peace overture
President Bush shows no shift in course as the war against Iraq continues at full speed. White House aides say they await concrete action such as a major Iraqi troop withdrawal from Kuwait. Pentagon and State Department officials echo the demand for on ground results over words.
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