30 Jan 1993
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1993
Page
1
A Illinois state court jury found R J Reynolds Tobacco Co not liable for lung cancer of a dying man. The jury rejected claims that the tobacco industry conspired to induce smoking. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling on warning labels. The plaintiff argued advertising and misrepresentation misled smokers.
Taikichiro Mori, Forbes listed world’s richest man in 1991 and 1992, dies at 88 in Tokyo. He built Mori Building Co from two father owned structures into a vast real estate empire amid Japan’s postwar economic boom. known for unpretentious style and working in his office in a kimono.
In a first of its kind operation in Los Angeles a 22 year old cystic fibrosis patient named Starry Sewell received lungs from her father James and mother Barbara in a five hour procedure. Doctors said the family’s courage provided a new hope as the three patients in Quartz Hill faced critical conditions. The transplant team led by Vaughn Stames termed the operation a lifesaving and courageous act.
Two studies warn Nevadans face higher illness rates than the national average. The Nevada State Medical Association calls the data conclusive and distressing, while Nevada Hospital Association notes attractions that draw visitors harm residents by promoting overeating, drinking, gambling, and a 24 hour lifestyle.
Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Co. will stop citing new homeowner policies in Florida until at least June 1994 and plans to shed about one third of its Florida customers over 18 months. It will also stop writing hurricane and hail coverage for some policies, pushing affected residents toward a state windstorm pool or other insurers. The move signals increasing difficulty and cost in obtaining Florida homeowners insurance amid widespread company exits and strict agent restrictions.
Senate Republicans vow to fight the policy while President Clinton pushes ahead with a six month compromise delaying full lifting. Majority Leader Mitchell predicts a Senate majority will reject immediate codification as Clinton calls the step dramatic and pressing for action. DefenseSecretary Aspin given until July 13 to draft details amid congressional opposition and military concerns.
Haley Barbour, elected RNC chair, urges moving beyond abortion battles while offering no plan to cut the issue. Former chair Rich Bond urges rejecting single‑issue litmus tests as the party seeks unity amid fresh Democratic control. Conservatives react sharply, defending abortion as core GOP support.
The government plans a blue ribbon review of industry funded studies on whether cell phone radio waves cause cancer. The effort, though costly, would be paid for by the cellular industry as public concern rises after a Florida man cited a brain cancer link to his wife’s phone use and a related stock drop.
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