Cuban tourism returns as US visitors eyed this spring
Miami AP reports Cuban tourism official Gary Gonzalez says the island expects several U S and other visitors within the next five months after the U S travel ban expires March 1. He notes the shift is due to U S policy, not Cuban policy, and that Cuba has been ready for a long time. Gonzalez says dozens of travel operators have contacted him about Cuba packages.
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Plastic bottle maker to defend its safety
Monsanto Corp. spokesman Bauer said the company will defend the safety of a chemical used in plastic beverage bottles as a federal court review continues. The FDA had moved to withdraw approval, delaying the order after a stay by the U.S. Court of Appeals sets oral arguments for March 16. The FDA noted no immediate health risk and no recalls were planned for products already on shelves.
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Panel backs shelving flu vaccine except for essential stock
A federal panel urges shelving much of the leftover swine flu vaccine and its vaccination program while continuing monitoring and research. It calls for keeping vaccine access for those most in need and notes an anticipated international epidemic with the A Victoria and B Hong Kong strains likely to be milder this year. Dr. David E. Rogers chaired the discussion.
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Callaghan Warns of Western Stability Risk After Talks
British Prime Minister James Callaghan, in Washington after talks with President Carter, warned that Western stability may be threatened by poor living standards and high unemployment. He said 1978 could be tough unless policies improve growth and living conditions, though he noted the forecast was his own view and did not claim Carter's agreement.
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Nine year old Mike Schindler fights saccharin ban plan
Nine year old Mike Schindler from Kirkland Washington denounces the FDA proposal to ban saccharin. Diabetic, he warns the ban will take the fun out of summer and his life, while his mother reports soaring grocery costs as they stock up on sugarless products. He and his mother plan to write Congress.
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Polls show public wary of big business and favor government control
WALTHAM Mass AP the public is more suspicious of big business than a generation ago and wants government to regulate it Leonard Wood executive vice president of Gallup said Friday night results from a decade long poll series show rising distrust of business and concern over misleading advertising Panelist Mercedes Bales General Mills vice president noted consumer concerns amid growing claims of unethical practices Wood cited 23 percent of those polled last January saw big business as a major future threat down from 12 percent earlier this year government and laborfears lagged while Carter administration questions may influence attitudes
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Agencies to open meetings to the public under new law
Officials debate how the new law requiring public access to agency meetings will be implemented. Critics warn some agencies may delay compliance while others push for full openness as the measure takes effect this week and potentially disrupt routine processes.
Koreans protest Carter plan to withdraw troops
In Seoul protesters from the New Democratic Party marched from their headquarters to the U S embassy. They demanded the United States clarify whether it would honor the alliance and questioned Carter’s morality policy as they called for the continuation of American troops in Korea.
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Zaire labels invaders mercenaries in Angola-backed raid
Zairean officials identify the attackers as an army of mercenaries in Angola pay. Intercepted reports say thousands of Angola-based Zairean rebels were involved, including former Katanga separatists. State Department says seven Americans were harmed amid evacuations. two more reported in the broader incursion.
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New York Faces Federal Aid Tale Amid City Debt
Treasury Secretary Blumenthal warned City officials to adopt stricter financial practices as he announced a $25 million rescue plan. New York owes the federal government about 21 billion by June with a $500 million installment due in April. The Carter administration considers a federal banking mechanism with strings to help cities meet needs while curbing solvency risks. Mayor Beame pledged austerity without cutting essential services as talks continue with labor and banks to reach a solution.
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Carter to Continue Cutting Out Water Projects
Washington reports Carter plans to persist in pruning water projects despite a legislative setback. Army Corps of Engineers officials say 38 projects are under review after initial screening, with more than 300 total under scrutiny. The dispute stems from a Senate vote pressuring Carter to drop all but one proposed project, while Byrd warns Congress demands consultation on actions.
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