Economy shows continued decline in leading index
The governments chief economic fore casting gauge fell 0.8 percent in September marking a second straight monthly drop after a 1.2 percent August decline. The index is seen as a recession signal though not definitive. Unemployment held at 5.7 percent in October amid ongoing weakness in manufacturing and construction.
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Researchers link genetic defect to aortic aneurysms breakthrough
Philadelphia AP reports Thomas Jefferson University researchers tie a genetic defect to aortic aneurysms and unveil a saliva test to detect the mutation first found in a former Air Force captain. The test can identify relatives at risk, with nearly 100 percent chance that carriers develop an aneurysm.
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Tokyo dorm blasts kill police officer amid coronation security
Two bombs rocked a Tokyo police dormitory wounding six and killing an officer as a firebomb struck a police station. Unexploded devices found and fresh attacks raised alarm over 26,000 officers guarding Emperor Akihito’s coronation with representatives from over 150 countries, including Vice President Dan Quayle and Prince Charles.
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85 Years Is Limit To Life Expectancy Study Says
University of Chicago researcher S. Jay Olshansky and two co authors report in Science that the natural aging process caps average human life at about 85 years, even if cures for major killers are found. Medical science is powerless to extend beyond this upper limit due to irreversible aging effects.
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Baker to tackle pre summit snags with Shevardnadze
Secretary of State James A. Baker III will raise problems with the Conventional Forces Europe treaty with Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard A. Shevardnadze. The talks precede a 34 nation summit Bush plans to attend in Paris and cover Gulf developments amid U S threats to push Iraq from Kuwait.
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Fisher-Price recalls 60000 Carriage Strollers over collapse risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns Fisher-Price Carriage Strollers Model 9121 may collapse with a child aboard. Side tubes can fail to slide, preventing the locking mechanism from engaging. 23 injuries reported. Strollers sold since June 1989 for 120 to 140 dollars. Owners urged to call 1-800-527-1034 for recall steps.
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Bush compares Saddam to Hitler amid hostage crisis
The Associated Press reports four more American hostages in Iraq are likely to be freed this weekend. President Bush denounces Saddam Hussein as worse than Hitler, while smugged letters from captives reveal fear and hardship.
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Normal shrinkage blamed for prison cracks at Grafton
GRAFTON Ohio cracks in structural concrete at Lorain Correctional Institution forced evacuation of 285 inmates from three buildings. architect Bill Mason cites normal drying after construction as cause, not settlement, noting moisture during winter construction and epoxy sealing plus beam X-rays planned before inmates can return. Warden Norm Hills confirms a crack near a central pod prompted the move.
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Super Blue contracts seal discounts for area hospitals
Lorain area hospitals Elyria Memorial Hospital St Joseph Health Center and other facilities join five year Super Blue contracts effective January 1. Discounts expected in double digits with nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield patterns. The plan covers all services including inpatient outpatient medical surgical and psychiatric care.
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Surgeon General Advocates Including Women in Medical Studies
United States Surgeon General Antonia C. Novello told about 200 attendees at the American Medical Women Association meeting in Philadelphia that government medical researchers should soon end the practice of excluding women from clinical studies. She noted past rationales citing pregnancies and hormonal cycles, and questioned adherence and diet issues, saying those excuses should disappear.
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Unions Challenge Unified Plan at American Crucible
Thompson notes strict division between areas with rules not department specific but covering all. Labor groups argue unions still represent all employee types while Johnson Metall terms were offered to both salary and hourly staff on Sept 11. A second Oct 15 meeting explained retirement plans, moving from two separate plans to one for all workers. On Oct 16, officials received recognition requests from two unions, though Lieberman says only two have historically represented employees.
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