Public Health Association Splits on Flu Fight Strategy
Chicago December meeting of the American Public Health Association ends without a single plan. Divergent views persist on fighting influenza with quarantine or masks versus vaccines. Dr. Hastings of Toronto notes communities will use best available information to tailor responses. Southeast officers push for strict quarantine, smaller cities favor masks, larger cities rely on vaccines.
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American Public Health Association
Charles J. Hastings
Toronto
Canada
Southeast
S. W. Welch
Montgomery
Ala
Community Remedies Highlighted By Dr Welch
Dr Welch discusses practical remedies for local conditions, emphasizing actionable measures for improving health in the community. The remarks stress accessible therapies and community involvement to implement effective solutions.
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Welch
Cam bridge man jailed for DUI manslaughter charge
John Coombs of Cambridge aged 86 yesterday received six months for operating a motor vehicle under liquor and one year for endangering pedestrians, with $1000 held by the grand jury on manslaughter charges in the death of Patrick McDade of Newton on December 3. He appealed the sentences. Coombs is accused of striking four people, killing McDade and injuring three others.
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Cambridge
Patrick McDade
Newton
Coombs
McDade
Wireless Washington Seeks Navy Control of All Radio
Secretary Daniels told the House merchant marine committee that a proposed administration bill would place all shore wireless stations under Navy Department control. He argued against general government ownership of utilities, noting radio cannot be fully controlled and only one entity should own it. He estimated a $5,000,000 cost to acquire stations, and cited war benefits from centralized radio control including incidents exposing German assets and planned cable takedowns.
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América
Question U S Right Over British Ships
Washington December 12. The Supreme Court heard a motion asking permission to institute proceedings contesting the right of American courts to exercise jurisdiction over British vessels engaged in admiralty service. The case centers on who may hear claims arising from maritime actions.
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Supreme Court
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