The Pill Not for All Women Says Rockefeller Report
Rockefeller Foundation review finds oral contraceptives highly effective and generally safe for most women but with specific risks. Estimates 150 million users worldwide, 50 million currently using it. no clear cancer link to breast cancer, possible protection against benign breast disease, cervical cancer findings inconclusive. Thromboembolism risk remains but may be lower with low-dose pills. gallbladder risk increased. some blood pressure changes reversible. further data needed on pregnancy impact and long-term effects.
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New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Elizabeth Connell
Family Planning Perspectives
The
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
United States
Queen battles in Great Steamboat Race on the Ohio River
The steamboat Julia Belle Swain from Peoria leads the Belle of Louisville and Cincinnati's Delta Queen near Cincinnati before finishing second. The Queen Belle rivalry stands 6-6 after the Belle unveils a secret weapon denounced by the Queen's captain. The Belle, 50 tons lighter, was ahead at a key turn as two towboats nudged it around.
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Julia Belle Swain
Peoria
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Texas alligators multiply, raise safety concerns in Texas
Austin reports alligators are now numerous across 97 counties with Jefferson County housing about 13,600 in 312 square miles. Parks officials estimate 36,600 alligators statewide and pressure grows to repeal a 1969 ban to empower wildlife authorities. Wildlife biologists note frequent complaints about 3 to 10 foot alligators in ditches pools and streets as humans feed or interact with them.
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UPI
Texas
Ted Clark
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Jefferson County
D. Roy Harrington
Port Arthur
Parks Department
J. D. Murphrie Wildlife Station
Jimmy Danks
Austin
East Texas
Danks
Clark
Chuckle: A Diet Slows Weight Gain Not Quick Loss
A lighthearted line notes a diet aims to slow weight gain rather than cause rapid loss. It plays on the idea of dieting as a careful pace rather than drastic change. The quip centers on everyday eating habits and humorous self awareness.
Ford price controls delay frays oil tariff plan
Democratic lawmakers praise Ford's pause on removing price controls from U S crude and defer a $1 per barrel oil tariff for about 30 days. Senate and House leaders warn the plan may raise costs, with Jackson noting a two year phaseout could cost households about 250 annually. Zarb says hearings will precede any new stage, with a May deadline for a comprehensive program.
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Ford
U.S
al Ullman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Henry M. Jackson
Senate Interior Committee
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Floyd K. Haskell
D-Colo
Abraham A. Ribicoff
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Congress
Zarb
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Ways and Means
Ullman
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