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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1976
Page
5
The first influenza cases in the continental United States this season were reported by the CDC. Outbreaks occurred in Minnesota and Oregon with isolated cases in California. The CDC said major outbreaks are unlikely this winter citing early indicators and trends.
The Postal Service canceled a two year contract for free medical exams for top level officials after congressional and media scrutiny. The contract with National Health Services Inc could have cost up to 100 800 dollars with exams priced at 168 dollars each. Representative Paul Simon criticized the perk as out of touch with the agency closing small post offices to save money.
Washington AP reports that despite intensive lobbying by antiabortion activists, Congress is not expected to approve a constitutional amendment banning abortion this year. Rep. Albert Quie and Rep. Don Edwards say the effort is dead in the 94th Congress after subcommittee defeats, while a Capitol rally drew estimates over 50,000 attendees demonstrating near Lafayette Park and the Ellipse.
Concord New Hampshire AP: Ford campaign head says Reagan's record as California governor suggests his tax cut image may be misleading. Rep James Cleveland criticizes Reagan's tax burden in 1973-74 and urges close scrutiny of his record. Reagan served two terms as California governor until 1974.
Heavy fighting erupted on Beirut east outskirts between Moslem and Christian militias despite a Syrian sponsored truce. A joint peacekeeping force halted clashes between Ein Rummaneh and Chiyah as Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese units policed the area and checkpoints.
Secretary of State Kissinger arrives in Madrid to seal a treaty allowing continued U S use of four bases in exchange for 1.25 million dollars in aid and to meet King Juan Carlos. The pact awaits Senate ratification while NATO talks in Brussels discuss arms limits.
The Great Plague in London caused 68,596 deaths, according to contemporary records. The outbreak overwhelmed parishes and civil authorities, prompting quarantines and civic measures across the city.
Eastern Airlines asked the CAB for a 121 million subsidy to stay in business through the coming year plus 218.5 million annually to carry the mails. The carrier reported a 56 million loss in the first 11 months of 1975 and forecast 72 million in the year starting Feb 1, with nearly 49 million in interest due. United asked for a 2 percent fare boost starting March 1 after a 1 percent increase Feb 1, while World Airways was denied authority to operate coast to coast daily.
President Ford arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center for a three hour annual medical examination after a White House motorcade. Doctors will publish a detailed report on findings while Ford touted his health and noted a history of sinus issues and a small wart removed from his left eyelid.
In Jackson Mississippi four Democratic hopefuls contest Gov George Wallace in Mississippi precinct caucuses as part of a multi stage process to select delegates for the national convention. Wallace faces Jimmy Carter Lloyd Bentsen and others with results due after many precincts report 15 percent thresholds for delegate allocation.
Soviet backed MPLA troops seized Novo Redondo the key Atlantic port 310 miles south of Luanda and push toward Huambo capital of UNITA. Cuban and Soviet arms reportedly support the advance with heavy artillery as fronts claim control of the Caninda road bridge over the Queve River amid fierce fighting.
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