Ten States Halt Swine Flu Immunization Programs
United Press International reports that at least ten states suspended all or parts of their swine flu vaccination programs after elderly deaths possibly linked to the shots. Federal researchers study vaccine residue while states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Florida, investigate deaths among seniors with heart disease. no nationwide panic exists.
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David Sencer
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Michigan
White House
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Helen Gomez
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Kansas City
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Tennesee
Florida
Alaska
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Texas
Vermont
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Virginia
Kentucky
Vermont suspends swine flu program in pause after Pennsylvania deaths
Vermont Health Commissioner Marshal MacBean ordered a temporary halt to the statewide swine flu immunization program as officials await more details after three elderly Pennsylvania vaccine deaths. About 100 Vermonters were inoculated on the first day with up to 20 clinics affected.
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UPI
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Marshal MacBean
McBean
Albury
Albury Clinic
Eddy Bourgeois
Bessie Hazen
David Scott
Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
Scott
Clashes Reported as Troops Move on Peking Campuses
UPI reports troops entered Tsinghua and Peking universities in a purge of radicals. Leftist and moderate students clashed at one campus while another clash was reported at Peking University. Diplomatic sources said Hua Kuo feng's appointment followed purges affecting Madame Mao and the Shanghai Mafia.
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UPI
Peking
China
Tsinghua
Tsinghua University
Peking University
London Daily Telegraph
Nigel Wade
Hua Kuofeng
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Chiang Ching
Shanghai
Wang Hung-wen
Chang Chunchiao
Yao Wen-yuan
Politbureau
Hua
Pray goes on trial in Arizona
Gary Pray, 27, of Bennington Vermont, who escaped from the Vermont State Hospital, faced trial in Arizona for a $20,000 jewelry hold up. Convicted of first degree murder five years ago, his 1971 conviction was overturned, and a new trial ordered. If convicted here, he faces a minimum five year sentence.
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Phoenix, Ariz
UPI
Gary Pray
Bennington
Vermont State Hospital
Waterbury
Pray
State Hospital
Vermont Supreme Court
Orlando
Fla
Arizona
Illness at Essex plant sorrows Kittanning workers
Pennsylvania health officials still baffled by Legionnaires' disease after 29 deaths and a new mystery illness at Essex International Co. in Kittanning. Of 300 workers, 52 fell ill with headaches chest pains lightheadedness and trouble swallowing since the outbreak began 13 days ago. Plant ventilation was adjusted as more employees collapsed and local union leaders describe the scene and health response.
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Pennsylvania
Essex International Co
Kittanning
Essex
Armstrong County Hospital
Shelva Koleck
United Steelworkers Local 8259
Philadelphia
American Legion
Lewis Polk
City Health
Weeks School used as first step in Vermont juvenile system
Vermont courts are using Weeks School as a first resort for problem children rather than a last resort, according to a UPI study. The Vergennes facility serves delinquents and unmanageable youths, with 923 first time commitments from 1972 to 1975 guiding revisions.
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Vermont
Weeks
Vergennes
Corrections Department
William Steinhurst
Malone's wrists slapped by selectmen
Bennington tax collector John E. Malone faced sharp rebuke from selectmen Tuesday night over criticism of his performance and fee practices. The board discussed centralizing delinquent tax records in the town office and establishing a formal procedure governing Malone's duties. They criticized his defense of records and his habit of taking the full 8 per cent collection fee on partial payments, stressing the need for proportional charges.
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John Leaning
Bennington
John E. Malone
Malone
Louis C. Savelas
Lee Malone
Benningtons
Hoosick Falls to receive sculpture from de Creeft
Village trustees announced world renowned sculptor Jose de Creeft has offered to donate a sculpture to Hoosick Falls for its 150th birthday next summer. The Spanish born artist, age 91, known for carving directly into stone, may have the piece displayed during the anniversary celebrations and possibly incorporated into a new municipal building planned near Wood Memorial Park.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Marilyn Douglas
West Hoosick
Jose de Creeft
de Creeft
Central Park
New York City
Douglas
Wood Memorial Park
Ford signs $25.6 billion revenue sharing bill
President Ford signed a $25.6 billion revenue sharing bill at Yonkers City Hall. He said the measure halted centralizing government, extended the program through 1980, and allocates funds to 39,000 state and local governments. Ford criticized Carter for funding Georgia without returning any money, and noted looser spending restrictions. He urged revising Washington’s control and touted revenue sharing as an alternative.
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Yonkers
N.Y
UPI
Ford
Washington
Jimmy Carter
New York City
Yonkers City Hall
Georgia
Carter
Off shore drilling debate and living wills for pets
Nation weighs offshore oil spill threats as East Coast drilling proposals surface. California approves prepaid pet health care via living wills. Local notes cover ecology talks, a Christmas toy drive appeal, and museum features on national songs.
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California
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