Testing During Pregnancy Reduces Abortions in Nebraska
A state program to prevent birth defects at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's genetics lab gives prenatal assurance that unborn children are normal, reducing abortion fears. Dr. James D. Eisen notes the unexpected benefit as mothers gain peace of mind and often change abortion plans.
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James R. Quinn
Omaha, Neb
UPI
James D. Eisen
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Eisen
Children choose Times editor for award in Vermont
The 1974 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award goes to George A. Woods for Catch a Killer set in upper New York. Andrew Morgan, a 12 year old witness to killings, features in the suspense tale. Mr Woods, NYT review editor since 1963, notes schools may obtain the 1975 master list from Janice Byington.
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George A. Woods
The
N.Y. Times
David Shedd
Calais
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
R.C. Lee
Upper
New York State
Andrew Morgan
Craig Corso
Andy
George Woods
Mr. Woods
New York Times
Janice Byington
Craftsbury Common
Vermont
Vermont Blues Case Tests State Regulatory Power
Blues attorney John Paterson challenged Vermont Insurance Commissioner James Guest authority over Vermont New Hampshire Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. He argued Guest overstepped rate regulation with management directives and board composition orders. A May 14 1973 ruling on rates and supplemental orders is under appeal. decision expected in fall.
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Paterson
Vermont Supreme Court
Guest
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
High Court
Vermont
New Hampshire
Citizens seek to block I-91 Interchange
The Vermont Highway Board delayed bids for a St. Johnsbury I-91 interchange amid a lawsuit by the Vermont Natural Resources Council and local residents seeking reconsideration of Route 2. A hearing was set for today. Opponents fear the project paves the way for a four lane east west Vermont highway. Community leaders urged proceeding.
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Vermont
Highway Department
Robert Schwartz
St. Johnsbury
Louise Swainbank
Edward Crane
Church group protests new welfare regulations
A statewide church group urged the Salmon administration to reconsider general assistance cuts. Rev Howard Stearns of the Vermont Ecumenical Council warns the July 1 changes will leave many people hungry as able bodied youths must seek work, a policy Gov. Salmon endorses.
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Montpelier
UPI
The
Salmon Administration
Vermont
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