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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
9
Portland officials warned that up to 50,000 patrons of two upscale restaurants may have been exposed to infectious hepatitis over six weeks. An epidemic alert was issued and mass immunizations began after 32 confirmed or suspected cases of the contagious liver disease.
The FDA warned doctors that birth control pills raise heart attack risk, particularly for women over 40, and plans labeling changes to advise alternative contraception. In unrelated public health actions, over 1,000 gamma globulin vaccines were given to curb a possible hepatitis outbreak linked to two restaurants, Hungry Horse and Oliver's Posh London Pub, in the Georgia-Pacific building. Health officials noted the illness began around July 10 from an employee unaware of infection, with restaurants closing August 22. Incubation for hepatitis ranges two to seven weeks. gamma globulin reduces symptoms for those incubating the disease.
Ellen Church, the first airline stewardess for United Airlines in 1930, helped select and train seven more women for the job. The qualifications required each candidate to be a registered nurse, 25 or younger, weigh no more than 115 pounds, and stand no taller than 5 feet 4 inches.
President Ford's weekend travel is funded in part by the Republican National Committee and not by his separate 1976 campaign committee. Press Secretary Nessen said trips tied to party goals are covered by the party, while official duties and candidacy travel are handled differently. Ford's next stop includes Maine and Rhode Island for AFL-CIO events and GOP fundraisers, with committee approval noted.
Dr Robert H Gregg reports biofeedback can lessen labor time pain and tranquilizer use by teaching relaxations to 30 trained pregnant women versus 30 controls. He cites smoother shorter labors and reduced medication in a preliminary study presented at a Boston obstetrics meeting.
Police linked three church fires in Woonsocket and nearby Blackstone Massachusetts to a possible cult pattern. At Precious Blood Church vestments and altar items were set afire in an aisle. similar arson and vandalism occurred at St Anne's and St Charles. Authorities cautioned that a "weird ritual" may be involved while denying confirmed devil worship reports.
The Academy for Educational Development reports a 43 percent drop in US students abroad from 1971-72 to 1973-74, with 33,550 participants in 3,341 programs in 1973-74 versus 50,540 in 1971-72. Rising tuition and exchange rates curb outflow while oil-rich nations fund foreign study.
Frederick Martineau, famed in New Hampshire murder history, is jailed in Hillsboro County after entering no plea to attempted burglary and parole violation charges. He was arraigned in Manchester District Court and faces a September 9 probable cause hearing with $300 bail set.
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