Saudis Undercut OPEC Price Boost Amid Cartel Split
Saudi Arabia refused to back a 15 percent OPEC price hike and plans to raise output to cap the increase at 5 percent for a year. UAE also joined in the 5 percent rise while the rest proposed an 18 percent rise in two stages. Ford praised the Saudi UAE move, US officials warned of higher inflation and gasoline costs, and analysts noted mixed global reactions.
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News in Brief: Olympic Talks and Pardon Debate Rattle U S
Three U S networks seek pause in bidding for 1980 Moscow Olympics citing Soviet demands. House members press Carter to rethink a blanket draft evader pardon. Gary Gilmore improves after coma and pneumonia, facing execution by firing squad in a month. Liberian tanker near Nantucket risks spill of 7.6 million gallons of fuel oil. Commerce chief approves first offshore ports with economic and environmental limits.
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HMI Delays Activation For Hospital Malpractice Coverage
The Jowa Hospital Mutual Insurance Corp delays activating a self insurance program for hospital malpractice as it seeks 500000 surplus capital. By Friday 34 hospitals joined with 328000 in surplus, while several others weighed joining. The Iowa Hospital Association notes market changes since June and a Dec 30 review meeting to decide on next steps. Some hospitals joined, others like St Luke's Cedar Rapids declined.
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Latest Scare May Kill Flu Program In Washington
Washington officials warned the nationwide flu program could be suspended if a link between the vaccine and the paralytic disease Guillain Barré emerged. The government reported 12 new cases with all victims dying, totaling 107 known cases. Dr. Theodore Cooper of HEW said further testing would guide any decision on suspending or resuming the program. Senator Edward Kennedy commented on the matter.
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Iowa Swine Flu Case Prompts Lab Confirmation
Two Iowa cases stir concern as a Lone Tree woman Linda Krueger reports Guillomy Vorre paralysis after a swine flu vaccination two weeks earlier. Doctors await lab confirmation while officials note a second suspected case in the Des Moines area. A previously noted program panel chair warns public confidence eroded and the future of the vaccination drive remains uncertain.
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Iowa Farmland Up $242 an Acre
Iowa farmland values rose an average of 242 dollars per acre in the past year, per a November 1 ISU survey of 524 farm real estate brokers. The statewide average reached 1,231 dollars, up 24.6 percent from 1975, with 63 counties averaging above 1,000 per acre. Medium grade land led gains at 25.8 percent. southern districts showed bigger climbs amid farm-enlargement pressure and inflation.
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Edelin Abortion Verdict Voided by Massachusetts High Court
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court overturned Dr Kenneth Edelin’s manslaughter conviction in the fetal death during an abortion. He was sentenced to probation after a 1975 conviction. the high court ruled there was no criminal intent or reckless act in performing the procedure on Oct 3.
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Halperin Hails Nixon Ruling on Wiretap Case
Halperin, ex aide to Nixon, lauded a federal ruling ordering Nixon Mitchell and Haldeman to pay damages for a 1968 21 month wiretap. Judge Smith found violation of the Fourth Amendment, but limited damages under existing law. Halperin, now with Project on National Security and Civil Liberties, framed decision as a check on government surveillance.
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