Obesity Theory Shifts From Overeating To Calorie Burning
Chicago researchers report that obesity may stem from an inability to burn calories rather than overeating. The study, in JAMA, centers on brown fat, which normally burns excess calories when overfed. Some people lack this capacity, causing stored fat instead.
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Chicago
UPI
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Michael Stock
Nancy Rothwell
Queen Elizabeth
Bray
Volcano devastation slows river traffic near Longview
The Columbia River near Longview was blocked by a 25-foot underwater mud dam forcing river closure as Mount St Helens erupted sending ash 15,000 feet into the sky. Evacuations spread from Castle Rock to Spirit Lake while 29 people were listed as missing including 84-year-old Harry Truman. Authorities warned of lingering ash clouds and long term regional disruption with food convoy operations underway and widespread environmental damage.
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Oregon
Washington
Longview
Mount St. Helens
Boise
Idaho
New England
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Lexington
Silver Lake
Spirit Lake
Kelso
Harry Truman
Tootle
Dwight Crandell
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Riot toll climbs as Miami quiets under heavy occupation
In Miami riot zones 7000 police National Guardsmen and state officers sealed off areas after days of violence that killed at least 16 and injured hundreds with damages over 100 million dollars. Firefighters and troops battled two major fires as sporadic gunfire and looting continued.
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Miami
UPI
Joe Keith
Public Safety Department
Michael Cosgrove
Dade County
Northwest War Zone
Economy crawls in first quarter as recession fears rise
UPI reports the United States economy slowed to a crawl in the first quarter with real GNP at 0.6 percent, revised from 1.1 percent, while corporate profits fell 2.6 percent to a $171.8 billion annual rate. Domestic tourism and public services faced curtailments amid a nationwide mood of unrest. Authorities launched dual investigations into the riots that gripped Dade County as leaders urged restraint.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Commerce Department
Department
Area students excel as state tests crown top scorers
More than 22,000 participants from over 730 Ohio secondary schools competed in 16 subjects. State leaders receive trophies or certificates. top 10 percent gain recognition, with the 1 percent honored for high achievement. Notable students include Aida Cintron Lorain High, Ed Schroth Columbia High, Christina Miller Elyria Catholic, and others.
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Andres Garcia
Reid Ave
Lorain
Lorain High School
Aida Cintron
Juan Perez
E. 32Nd St. Lorain
Southview High School
Ed Schroth
Edward Schroth
Station Road
Columbia Station
Columbia High School
Christina Miller
Richard Miller
Boulder Ave
North Ridgeville
Elyria Catholic High School
Ohio
Iran rejects UN envoy talks on hostages in Tehran
Iran refused to discuss the 199 day old American hostage crisis with a U N envoy slated to visit Tehran. Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh warned military members of revolutionary courts for acts against the regime. Iran denied three phased plans to free hostages and said the fate rests with the new Islamic parliament. Rabib Daoudy, a UN commission member, will visit within a week to meet officials.
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Iran
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Pars
Foreign Ministry
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Waldheim
Belgrade
Josip Broz Tito
Commission of Inquiry
U.N. Special Commission
Shah
America
Gholbzadeh
Islamabad
Pakistan
Rabib Daoudy
Ghotbzadeh
Iran sanctions and deportation face limits in 1980s
UPI reports U S sanctions on Iran weakened by overseas trade while deportation of Iranian students remains slow. Only 45 of 6 988 students with invalid visas have been deported and 108 sit under deportation orders. Carter freezes over 8 billion in Iranian assets. claims filed total 1286 with about 2 billion claimed.
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UPI
Iran
Carter
Munsey
Ohio Lottery Daily Numbers and City Hall Turmoil
In Cleveland the Ohio Lottery daily number 74 was drawn with sales of 559,866.50 and a payoff of 845,205.50. A Cleveland school board member said desegregation cannot be fully implemented this fall without outside management help. City Council President George Forbes accused Councilwoman Barbara Pringle of using a racial slur, which she denied, amid a battle over electing the council president by citywide vote.
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Cleveland
UPI
Ohio Lottery
Kenneth F. Seminatore
U.S. District Court
Frank J. Battisti
Seminatore
Battisti
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
George Forbes
Barbara Pringle
Measles Outbreak Hits Shaker Heights Schools
In Greater Cleveland, Shaker Heights reports the worst measles outbreak of the school year with 19 cases among students. Health officials mandate vaccination or exclusion from school. Woodbury Junior High and Byron Junior High see vaccination drives and Byron High School students receive shots.
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Shaker Heights
UPI
Greater
Cleveland
Byron
Woodbury
Shaker Heights High School
Ohio rail test track land appraisals approved
The Ohio Controlling Board authorized nearly 18000 for appraisals of land in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties along 43 miles of abandoned rail to host a high speed rail test track. Contracts without bidding go to John L York Inc and Prewitt Realty Co Inc for 6950 and 10700 respectively.
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Columbus
UPI
State Controlling Board
Ashtabula
Trumbull
Ohio Rail Transportation Authority
John L. York, Inc
Prewitt Realty Co., Inc
Warren
York
Ohio
House
Senate
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