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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
1
Tufts University researchers report success in a chemical spray process GK-101 that breaks down tooth decay and flushes it away. In a 50-patient trial, 58 cavities were fully treated and three partially. some cases still require drilling.
United States and Russia begin a two year trial under NIH to test if lower doses of D-penicillamine reduce rheumatoid arthritis inflammation with fewer side effects. Dr. Israeli Jaffe notes potential benefit for millions if results prove effective and safe. 100 to 150 patients in four New York centers and Moscow participate.
The forecast predicts sun and mild, dry weather across Arizona for the weekend. Temperatures rise from a morning low near 40 to an afternoon high around 70 with no sleighs or sleets in sight. North winds return early next week bringing cooler air.
Unemployment hit 8.1 percent in November, the year's high, with 200,000 more Americans jobless to 7.8 million. Wholesale prices rose six tenths of a percent, mirroring October, while farm prices slipped half a percent. Industrial prices up 4.2 percent over the year. Major earners include natural gas and energy sectors. Carter signals tax cuts or increased spending to spur jobs.
Downtown merchants clash over a plan to keep an auto restricted zone for Copper Days through Sunday. Fourteen retailers petition the mayor and City Council to reopen streets to cars while city planners report a near doubling of pedestrians downtown, though figures vary by location.
Traders blame gusty winds and street closures for uneven Copper Days turnout while some merchants report steady or growing sales. Jewelers criticize the Trade Bureau and many signers push for shorter closures though parking and congestion remain concerns. City planners note Copper Days aligned with a mining engineers convention and stress temporary measures may persist if merchants cooperate.
President-elect Jimmy Carter selected Cyrus R. Vance a veteran diplomat and defense official to be secretary of state succeeding Henry Kissinger. Vance will face Senate Foreign Relations scrutiny after Carter notified key senators and prepared for a public announcement. Carter said he has no plans for wage or price controls in his first term and aims to boost growth while pursuing a peaceful world with Brezhnev.
State safety officials report 33 motorcycle deaths since the repeal, equal to last year, despite a 12 percent rise in crashes. Observers note about half of Tucson riders go helmetless, with local police and dealers reporting limited shifts in helmet sales over six months.
A quirky note questions whether speaking to a recently sprouted Christmas tree is prudent. The strange line mentions a tree that spoke and numbers 64 and 67 appearing in the mused reflection.
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