11 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
1
A National institute report says marijuana fear of rising use stems from enduring U.S. cultural patterns. About 3% million Americans have tried marijuana, raising concern among experts about its growing acceptance and potential public health impact.
Betty Ford signs for TV specials with ABC on Good Morning America and will be paid over $1 million according to Mike Barrett. NBC has not commented, and Gerald Ford’s appearance in NBC News programs was announced earlier without disclosed figures. The Ford family publicized the arrangement amid other Ford media plans.
Cesar Chavez says a two year truce between United Farm Workers and the Teamsters ends years of strife. The pact grants the UFW full rights to represent old workers while the Teamsters gain jurisdiction over cannery workers and farm truck drivers. Chavez urged growers to recognize workers rights and unite to improve the industry.
Great American Insurance Co. says none of Nixon policies cover conspiracy or personal injury claims. Four lawsuits name Nixon as defendant over alleged wiretaps and harassment. Coverage denied due to policy exclusions and required notice failures.
President Mobutu's government said Zaire forces recaptured Divena and Kasaji in Shaba Province from an invading Angolan mercenary army. Reports placed troops advancing toward Dilolo Kapanga and Kiseng while Kapanga held eight American missionaries under house arrest. Diplomatic sources questioned active fighting as of yet.
A naked California man escaped from Oldham County Jail in Vega Texas after setting a fire to a mattress and hiding in a shower. Police and firemen entered to battle the blaze and the man bolted naked, later found hiding in a bakery block from the jail.
Harrisburg and Pittsburgh rounds report the week’s Pennsylvania Multi Million Dollar Sweepstakes and Maryland Numbers Game results. Drawn numbers include 25 246 and 80 54 in Pennsylvania. Maryland lists a $78 prize with a live seven ten format.
The proposed FDA ban on saccharin could shift consumer tastes and force reformulated low calorie products. Diet manufacturers and health advocates warn of major changes as diabetics and dieters adapt to sugar substitutes and natural options amid a potential health crisis.
Benjamin Eisenstadt and his sons vow to challenge FDA plans to ban saccharin the main ingredient in Sweet n Low. Cumberland Packing Corp. warns of job losses and appeals to the public to contact Congress while noting prior cycles of government action against sweeteners.
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