Scientists urge FDA to approve AIDS drug
Scientists advised the FDA to approve 3TC as the first new initial AIDS therapy since AZT. A 3TC AZT combo boosted T cell levels and lowered HIV in blood, especially in patients never treated with AZT. Panel cautioned about unanswered questions and urged careful patient selection before widespread use.
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Case for 3TC drug in HIV treatment faces advisory panel
Advisory panel endorses 3TC with AZT for moderately to advanced AIDS and as initial therapy. It notes 3TC raises CD4 counts and reduces HIV blood levels by 85 to 92 percent for at least six months, but warns of pancreatitis risk in children with a proposed strawberry banana drops form.
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Panthers spark fan frenzy after big win shocks city
In Kings Mountain and Charlotte area streets, residents discuss the Panthers upset win. Brad Hall and Ed Breese note surge in chatter and stock queries as Tim McKyer’s 96-yard interception return echoes the Hornets sell-out era, sparking fan optimism for home games.
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Caucasian club debate sparks school district clash
A white student club proposal at Valley View faces rejection yet draws support from some students and staff. Principal Palomino cites existing associations while Miss Miller argues for racial unity and inclusion as 300 signatures push for an adviser and a constitution to prevent racist activity.
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Florida town coping with political intrigue
A candidate on Tuesday's city council ballot is jailed after being accused of bugging city offices and attempting to entrap the mayor with a prostitute. The mayor, Marty Kellner, attends meetings with a bodyguard after a councilman flashed him the finger. police chief J R Sullivan notes the city's unusually bizarre politics in this small town.
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Knife attacker charged over attempt on Prime Minister Chretien
A knife-wielding intruder faced charges Monday for an attempted murder of Prime Minister Jean Chretien at his official Ottawa residence. The incident Sunday raised questions about security arrangements.
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Powell would beat Clinton in Florida poll says voters
A Florida poll of 909 registered voters finds retired Gen Colin Powell leading Bill Clinton 47 to 33 percent if the 1996 election were held now. In other news, Barbie faces homelessness as the Barbie Doll Hall of Fame is evicted to make way for a restaurant in the building.
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Gaston School Reports Dropout Rate Dip to 2.17 Percent
Gaston officials said the 1994-95 dropout rate declined to 2.17 percent from 2.22 percent in 1993-94. In Belmont the city now requires a permit for owning more than four outdoor pets. In Bessemer a 13 year old boy died after being shot while friends played with a gun they believed unloaded.
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Williamson Delusion Led to Chapel Hill Shooting Incident
Defense lawyers told an Orange County jury that Wendell Williamson was lost in a delusion when he walked a Chapel Hill street and fired a high powered rifle. A separate note describes a man attempting to retrieve money from a Coca Cola machine at a town recreation center who became stuck inside for five hours before being found.
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Weather forecast for Greater Gaston area and nearby cities
Mostly cloudy conditions across the region with sunset at 5 25 p m and sunrise tomorrow. Highs range mid fifties and overnight lows in the upper twenties to mid thirties with no precipitation. Wednesday looks partly cloudy as a cooler air mass moves in.
Downtown mural to replace Mourning tribute in Charlotte bank
Names Richard Petty Hugo the Hornet Kerry Collins are cited as part of a Monday discussion to replace Alonzo Mourning in a large downtown Charlotte bank building mural. A second item notes Natalie Blackwelder seeking a patriotic party hat for her six month old daughter Annie in July, finding none.
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Panthers lose Derrick Moore to 4-6 weeks knee sprain
Derrick Moore, Carolina Panthers leading rusher, suffers a second-degree MCL sprain in the right knee during Sundays 13-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers, sidelining him for 4 to 6 weeks. Browns announce move from Cleveland to Baltimore next season in bold franchise shift. Hornets add one trade and three new players to speed up offense amid high scoring potential.
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