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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1978
Page
3
Houston AP reports University of California San Francisco researchers say azetomicin, a computer designed cancer drug, binds malignant cells longer than adriamycin, enabling a single dose to cure mice with sizable tumors. No human tests yet, but computer models project strong potential.
Brentwood Lake oil slick blamed on a school tank leak after rain spread oil into the water. Midview Schools hired a pollution firm to contain the spill at the Rt 57 bridge, pumping and absorbing oil. Estimated spill amounts reach thousands of gallons with the district liable for damages.
In Bedford-Stuyvesant two young officers Christie Masone and Norman Cerullo, both honored by the police department, were killed during a routine check. Gunman Mariano Gonzalez was killed and accomplice Cleveland Davis captured after a shootout that wounded Cerullo and Masone.
In Nassau a twin engine plane bound for Fort Lauderdale slammed into the water soon after takeoff, disintegrating in two feet of water at a marina. Five Americans aboard were killed. The aircraft demolished several boats and narrowly missed bystanders. One body was recovered. Details on victims and ownership pending.
The dollar dropped to 218.15 yen on the Tokyo market before closing at 218.20 yen, down from 223.40 yen Friday. Prime Minister Fukuda said he will request the U S to defend the dollar when he meets President Carter in Washington, while Japan plans to press for a joint remedy amid a record U S trade deficit and a rising yen.
Scientists from Loyola University plan to analyze toenail clippings for trace elements including zinc and cadmium. The project, once tied to gold in teeth, drew public attention as samples poured in from across the country. Agencies like EPA and NIH show interest in sharing data while researchers stabilize the existing collection.
In Aschaffenburg West Germany a priest on trial for negligent homicide says Anneliese Michel died a death of atonement during nine months of exorcism rites at her home in Klingenberg She weighed 70 pounds and died July 1 1976 after refusing food An autopsy showed malnutrition and dehydration Michel had epilepsy and believed she was possessed by evil spirits identifying Hitler and Nero as demons The priests and parents deny criminal responsibility.
U.S. sources say six recent tests of Soviet SS-18 and SS-19 intercontinental missiles show accuracy may rival U.S. missiles. Earlier models were known to be within about 1,800 feet of a target, but new reports suggest even greater precision.
The Amoco Cadiz spill highlights an international conference in London from June 14 to July 7. The talks aim to set international standards for training and certifying tanker captains and crews to reduce future disasters.
Opening Wall Street trading shows a stock market drop as investors weigh possible government steps to curb inflation and defend the dollar. The Dow Jones industrial average falls 4.07 to 753.29 in the first half hour. NYSE volume is moderate with more stocks losing value than gaining. Friday’s session ends with a 2.26 drop to 757.36 and a weekly token gain of 0.86. For Q1 1978 the Dow average loses 73.81 points.
In San Diego UPI reports Stella B Hackel says a smaller dollar coin may be minted by mid 1979. The U S Treasury is studying the coin and legislation is expected by June. If approved, the Mint would produce 100 million coins a month and start distribution after 500 million are minted.
An all-clear signal allowed about 700 Pineville residents to return to their homes after a liquid propane gas leak from a railroad car was stopped Sunday night. The evacuation was ordered for safety and lifted as the danger ended.
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