Flu outbreak at Fort Dix recalls 1918 pandemic figures
The CDC reports an influenza outbreak at Fort Dix in New Jersey linked to a swine-type strain while noting no immediate alarm. Affected recruit David Lewis, 19, and four others are hospitalized as officials coordinate with the World Health Organization and state authorities.
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Netherlands Wind Ensemble Delivers Superb Mozart Night
A near capacity audience at Hancher auditorium in Iowa City heard the Netherlands Wind Ensemble perform Mozart serenades with precision and warmth. The 20 piece group, drawn from Dutch orchestras, impressed with immaculate intonation and dynamic control, offering Stravinsky and van Keijen works before an encore of Don Giovanni’s serenade.
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Netherlands Wind Ensemble
Netherlands
Concertgebouw
Stuttgart
Virtuosi de Roma
Geert van Keujen
Bridge winners crowned at Welty Way club championship
Winners of the Welty Way club championship were Mrs. John Stamy and Mrs. KV Harrington first, with Mrs. Bernard El wood and Shirley Drennan second. The next match is set for Thursday at 7 30 at Welty Way.
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Bernard Elwood
Shirley Drennan
Weilty-Way
Public School Enrollment Drops 2.7 Percent Nationwide
The National Center for Education Statistics reports a 2.7 percent drop in public school enrollment from 46.1 million to 44.8 million over four years, while teacher numbers rise 6.3 percent to 2.19 million. Elementary enrollment falls 5.9 percent. high school graduates climb 4.3 percent to 2.82 million in 1975.
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Washington
National Center For Education Statistics
Search for Truth motivated engineers quit GE over nuclear safety
Two GE nuclear division engineers Dale G. Bridenbaugh and Richard B. Hubbard quit to warn the public about nuclear peril. They belong to the Creative Initiative Foundation a Palo Alto group claiming 2000 members that emphasizes truth and personal responsibility. They testified to Congress and praised CIF though say it did not pressure them to resign.
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Richard B. Hubbard
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Creative Initiative Foundation
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Gregory C. Minor
Minor
Bridenbaugh
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James Burch
California
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Project Survival
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Armstrong Sworn in as Envoy to United Kingdom
Anne Armstrong becomes the United States first woman ambassador to Britain after a White House ceremony with President Ford. She will depart for London in March as Elliott Richardson leaves to become secretary of commerce. Armstrong vows to strengthen ties and cites shared heritage and “true grit.”
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Great Britain
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Elliot Richardson
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Tobin
Dear Abby columns remind readers of life lessons
In a collection of letters Abby Van Buren advises on marriage, divorce, aging, and staying connected. A bitter, long marriage seeks passion without success, a Florida divorcee reflects on separation, and a couple suggests preserving a home for grandchildren while offering practical writing advice.
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