FDA Won't Lift Cyclamate Ban After Safety Questions
The FDA rejects lifting its cyclamate ban citing grave human health risks including cancer genetic damage and reproductive injury. Commissioner Schmidt says no assurance of safety for general daily use. Abbott Labs is asked to withdraw its 1973 petition though a resubmission or hearing remains possible. Discovery of cyclamate dates to 1937 and studies remain inconclusive on cancer risk.
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Second Hughes Will Surface Raises Estate Doubts
In Las Vegas officials debate a three page will dated June 22 1969 and addressed to Summa Corp with a Hughes Tool Co return address. Summa denies any formal connection to Hughes Tool Co and says the firm did not exist when the document was prepared. The envelope was opened and the document filed for potential probate while a judge will determine authenticity.
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