Agencies debate partial resumption of flu shots for elderly
Washington reports note the top health official urges CDC to reopen flu vaccination for seniors and chronically ill while others push for a restart. Separately congressional investigators fault CDC for slow reaction to Legionnaire's disease warnings, with a possible Freon toxin theory from air conditioning systems.
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Kennedy urges postponement of offshore oil leases
Senator Edward Kennedy called for delaying offshore oil tract leasing off New England after the Argo Merchant disaster. He urged a few months of postponement until strong safety liability and environmental standards are enacted, noting Georges Bank leasing is set for next summer and federal state action is needed first.
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Canada to restrict nuclear exports to treaty nations
Ottawa reports Canada will limit exports of nuclear reactors and uranium after January 1 to nations that have ratified the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. External Affairs Minister Don Jamieson says Canada will strengthen safeguards to avoid aiding weapons proliferation while recognizing partners' energy needs.
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Eban challenges Rabin for Labor leadership in Israel
Former Foreign Minister Abba Eban declared his bid to lead the Labor party, arguing only he can unify the nation. He warned Labor must revamp its leadership or risk losing the May elections as Rabin faces rivals Shimon Peres and Moshe Dayan who have yet to declare.
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Rhodesia war enters fifth year amid tea estate massacre blame
In Salisbury Rhodesia the five year old guerrilla conflict flares as authorities and nationalist leaders clash over the Honde Valley tea estate massacre. Survivors say 20 to 30 black workers were slain by gunfire while Mugabe and Nkomo call for international inquiry amid claims of external forces involvement. The combatants accuse each other as Britain and the United States weigh potential on the spot probes.
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FCC suspends license fees pending refunds study
The FCC will stop charging license fees starting Jan 1 after a federal appeals court ruled the fee schedule from 1970 was unfair. Savings include about four dollars for CB radio buyers, with 7.4 million operators already and more expected as gifts. Refunds and eligibility remain under review, per FCC official Thomas Campbell.
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Mexican baby trade probe targets Casa del Sur agency
Mexico City authorities launched an investigation into the Casa del Sur branch of Easter House Adoption Agency of Chicago amid reports it may have facilitated the sale of Mexican babies to American families for fees. An audit of finances was ordered as officials say they have no proof of wrongdoing yet. A second Casa del Sur unit in Ciudad Juarez is also being probed.
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Santa Claus visits San Quentin for holiday greeting
Santa Claus asked 5 year old Joy if she had been good, brightening a prison visit inside California's San Quentin State Prison. The moment showed a lighter side of the annual Christmas outreach as Santa connected with inmates and their families during the holiday season.
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Army tested germ weapon on Americans
Army reports acknowledge germ warfare tests with live bacteria in American cities from 1950 to 1966. Substances included bacillus globigii, serratia marcescens, and aspergillus fumigatus. Tests occurred in New York City subways, the Pentagon, San Francisco, and six other sites. full reports are vault-stored in Utah.
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Inaugural Week Adds Square Dance and Prayer Service
The schedule for inaugural week expands with the world’s biggest square dance and a multifaith Lincoln Memorial prayer service. Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. will lead the early morning Inauguration Day prayer on January 20.
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Global inequality warned as UN Assembly enters recess
The Third World president Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe warned that worsening economic disparities threaten global order. Delegates recess to reconvene for Paris North South talks on debt relief and price stability. The General Assembly voted a $33,050 raise for Secretary General Kurt Waldheim to $110,650 tax free.
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