Reagan calls Republicans a growing majority in the country
Ronald Reagan told a Houston fundraiser that Americans tired of big government are joining the GOP as he criticized President Carter's early days and energy policy. He urged unity, warned against excessive government, and argued for incentives to oil producers. Attendees included Texas party leaders and prominent supporters.
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Pain relief for cancer patients outweighs addiction fears
Ada Rogers of Sloan-Kettering Institute told the 2nd National Conference on Cancer Nursing that fear of addiction should not block cancer patients from receiving proper pain relief. She noted most patients abuse drugs rarely, can be stabilized quickly, and should switch doctors if pain management is refused.
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Nixon letter on Vietnam aid may trigger subpoena
House Subcommittee chairman Rep Lester Wolff voices intent to subpoena Richard Nixon over a letter promising 4.75 billion dollars in Vietnam reconstruction aid. Nixon has not replied and Holbrooke notes the document exists among Nixon papers as a potential historic record complicating negotiations with Vietnam.
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White House to release full itinerary today
The administration plans to announce a full travel itinerary alongside actions against governments accused by the United States of human rights violations. In addition to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Cuba are named in the charges.
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Spring Snowstorm Hits Northeast and SoCal Rains
A spring snowstorm piled foot-deep snow across the Northeast and downgraded by heavy rains in Southern California. Downed power lines and closed schools marked the disruption as forecasts warned of more snow in New England and New Jersey. Apple crops faced damage risks in Massachusetts while New York’s Hudson Valley saw a moderating effect on temperatures.
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Handicapped student aims for medical career in UF
Wayne Van Deusen, 19, a St. Petersburg youth at the University of Florida, seeks to become a doctor despite bone deterioration from a kidney transplant and multiple operations. He holds a 3.0 average and believes health may affect medical school admission, while he works on a research project seeking a drug substitute and helps survey chronically ill individuals.
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Ford lauds Truman as political hero at KC birthday event
In Kansas City Ford called Harry S. Truman his political hero and placed a bust in the Oval Office. At a luncheon honoring Truman’s 93rd birthday, Ford cited 1948 parallels as observers praised Truman’s leadership. The event drew notable guests including Sen. Harry Darby and Alf Landon as past honorees attended.
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Kansas shoppers see widespread price increases this week
Kansas Farm Bureau Shoppers Guide reports rising prices on coffee sugar chicken and most beef cuts in Kansas supermarkets. Notable increases include T bone steak up five cents to 1.91 per pound and national brand coffee up 16 cents to 4.45 per pound while blade roast remains 72 cents and Rib steak 1.50.
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Governors grants fund youth delinquency prevention programs
In Topeka the governor announced three grants to community based efforts to curb juvenile delinquency. Migenback Family Life Center in McPherson receives 17222 dollars for parenting training and alternatives to placement. Northeast Kansas Mental Health and Guidance Center in Atchison gets 13610 dollars for predelinquent youth counseling. Four County Mental Health Center in Independence is awarded 5495 dollars for foster family training serving about 50 families in Montgomery and Wilson counties. In Hutchinson the Wheat Growers association predicts Kansas farmers will harvest the third largest wheat crop on record between 340 million and 350 million bushels.
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