New England halt on swine flu program after paralysis deaths
Six states suspend swine flu immunization as five deaths linked to Guillain Barré syndrome prompt HEW to halt a $135 million campaign. Maine and others report no statewide paralysis cases among recipients. several clinics canceled. officials seek answers before resuming vaccines.
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Maine Human Services
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Disappearance of Carole Todd puzzling police in Massachusetts
In North Adams a junior high teacher, Carole Ann Todd, 27, vanished from a blood spattered Sheraton room Sunday. A four day search by state troopers included ground and helicopter activity with no trace found. Two suspects questioned, blood tested, but no solid evidence of foul play yet. Todd, once a sixth and seventh grade teacher, was visiting friends from North Adams State College. Her friend says she would not have left willingly and prayers go up for her safety.
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Bethlehem Post Office Decks Halls With World Cards
Bethlehem New Hampshire posts Christmas cards from around the world with a special Bethlehem cachet. Postmaster H Newell and two assistants handstamp thousands of cards, donate extra time, and decorate the office with a seven foot tree. Locals stop by daily as no home delivery exists in the village of 500. Mother Nature cooperates with light snows easing stamping duties.
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Stranded Argo Merchant Settling into Nantucket Shoals
The 640 foot tanker Argo Merchant carrying 7.6 million gallons of oil leaned further right and settled into the sandy bottom at Nantucket Shoals, 27 miles southeast of Nantucket. Coast Guard teams remain aboard two cutters and a tug stands by as weather and seas drive decisions on unloading and towing.
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N.C
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Boston
New Haven sheriff deputizes Christmas spirit for holidays
Sheriff F. Healey in New Haven County forgives evictions and wage garnishments during the holidays. He says deputies feel good about sparing families as children struggle without gifts. Healey recalls aiding a starving family and choosing compassion over punishment.
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N H man indicted in Mass slayings
Cambridge Massachusetts report says a Middlesex County grand jury returned eight indictments against Robert S. Wilson 27 of Keene New Hampshire for the New Year s Eve triple slaying of Dr Hugh Mahoney 60 his wife Ruth 48 and their son Ohn 14 in Tewksbury Robbery is listed as the motive Wilson faces three first degree murder indictments three armed assault indictments one armed robbery indictment and one firearms possession indictment He is jailed without bail as jurors may pursue further indictments with a new panel shaped early in the year Terrance Milan of Michigan has already been indicted in the slayings by the same grand jury
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Keene
N.H
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Essex County
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Terrance Milan
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Hare Krishna follower flees U S to Toronto
Eileen Murphy, 20, Weymouth Mass seeks refuge in Canada to escape alleged mind control and threats linked to Hare Krishna Boston temple. Her mother Mary Murphy filed a complaint with the Suffolk County DA and says she and Susan 16 will testify in a New York case against former temple members accused of brainwashing.
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Weymouth
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United States
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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
New York
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Newton, Mass
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