Thurmond Says No Refund Sought In Medicaid Overpayments
North Augusta gynecologist Dr. G A Thurmond, among 20 South Carolina doctors accused of Medicaid overpayments totaling 28910 for 1973 and 1974, states he has not been asked to refund any money and a DSS or Legislative Audit Council audit has not occurred. He calls the issue likely politically motivated and notes he urged Blue Cross Blue Shield to act promptly.
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G. A. Thurmond
North Augusta
Legislative Audit Council
Thurmond
Department of Social Services
DSS
U. S
Strom Thurmond
Sen. Thurmond
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
George
Dickie Butler
Columbia Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Ford Makes Final Energy Pitch to Congress
President Ford outlines an energy program update in a special message to Congress. He remains focused on removing fuel price controls and boosting conservation as the nation’s unfinished energy business.
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Ford
Washington
Ness
Congress
White House
Legionnaires' Disease Ties Blink to Chlamydiae Bacteria
Government researchers said tests found antibodies against bacteria called chlamydiae in three of four patients and a pathologist who studied victims, linking the illness to cholerae animals and parrots. The nationwide mystery killed 29 in Philadelphia last summer.
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Ames
Iowa
Philadelphia
Swine flu vaccine linked to Guillain Barré cases study
Atlanta AP reports Dr Philip Brachman of the CDC notes growing evidence that Guillain Barré syndrome may follow swine flu vaccination. The program was suspended amid rising cases. Researchers also study whether older Salk polio vaccines share a link.
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Atlanta
Philip §. Brachman
Bureau of Epidemiology
National Center For Disease Control
Advisory Committee On
Brachman
Oil slick and planks spotted in Zenith search
The Coast Guard reports two planks in an oil slick 300 miles southeast of Cape Cod as the search for the missing tanker Grand Zenith focuses on the area. Spokesman Richard Griggs says the debris may be from the Zenith but confirmation requires closer inspection.
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Boston
Coast Guard
Cape Cod
Richard Griggs
Tax Forms Sent Early For 1976 Reform Act
Some taxpayers receive the new 1040 forms ahead of the Jan. 15 mail date as Congress implements the Tax Reform Act of 1976 signed Oct. 4. The IRS anticipated delays due to late enactment.
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Washington
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Youngest invitee to Carter inauguration noted in local chatter
Report mentions David Whittington six from Ft Myers possibly the youngest invited to Jimmy Carter's inauguration. Nearby Aiken youths Lisa Hall and Roseann Woodham are also invited, while Charlie the blind police dog has moved from Aiken to Jackson and back. Nearby questions arise about Mister the German shepherd and a stray cookie theme tied to Christmas.
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David Whittington
Ft. Myers
Fla
Jimmy Carter
Aiken
Charlie
Jackson
Aiken County
Mister
County Council Delays Hiring Administrator Cites Urgent Problems
Aiken County Council chairman Carrol H. Warner says hiring a permanent county administrator is not a priority, citing urgent tasks such as disposing of the former hospital and establishing a detention home for juveniles. He notes potential reopens of advertising for the job and praises acting administrator L. C. Greene while warning of a backlog of work.
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Aiken County
Warner
L. C. Greene
Donnie J. Williams
Mim Woodring
E. H. Newsome
Williams
Cleve Edmunds
Forest L. Kirby
L. V. Davis
North Augusta Wins Approval for Wastewater Plant Plan
North Augusta secured council approval to join the Horse Creek Valley wastewater facility, with an initial $1.5 million outlay and increased sewer and water rates likely above 25 percent minimum and 8.3 percent by consumption. The city will use about 1.2 million gallons daily.
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North Augusta
Horse Creek Valley
City of
Carey F. Smith
John Potter
Weekend Weather Outlook for Aiken County
Cool dry weather is forecast through tomorrow with a chance of rain on Sunday. Tonight’s low will dip into the lower 20s, and tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 48. Winds may reach 25 mph tomorrow, creating a brisk weekend.
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Girls Scouts
Aiken County
Carter talks tax cut plans with Democrats in Plains
President elect Carter meets thirteen Democratic leaders in Plains to discuss an early economy program. Options include a permanent tax cut or a one year stimulus and a tax rebate. House Speaker O Neill says tax proposals will top the House agenda. Carter aims for quick action yet cautions differences remain with his economic team.
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Plains, Ga
Carter
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
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