Polio vaccine shortage ends as Lederle contract signed
CDC and Lederle Laboratories reach a contract for 5 million doses, delivering 2.5 million by October 4 and 2.5 million by October 18. Open-ended orders possible. Recipients will receive risk statements with vaccine information distributed to state and local health departments.
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Kissinger Leaves Africa Hopeful After Rhodesia Talks
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger flew out of Africa expressing hope that negotiations toward black majority rule in Rhodesia would progress. He briefed Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta after weekend talks with Ian Smith and John Vorster and described progress toward a peaceful solution based on justice and human dignity. A nationalist guerrilla leader cited in Daily News said insurgents had created semi liberated zones in Rhodesia where government control is weak.
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Weather outlook warms with upper 70s to low 80s
Area forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions this afternoon with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with mid 50s lows. Friday brings more cloudiness and a slight chance of thundershowers with highs in the low 80s as easterly winds shift to southeast at 5 to 15 mph. Probability of precipitation 20 percent Friday.
Viking 2 Finds Water Ice in Mars North Polar Cap
Viking 2 scientists announce the north polar cap of Mars is primarily water ice, ending a five year dispute and raising prospects for life. They estimate 1,000 to 100,000 cubic kilometers of ice may exist with more in permafrost toward latitudes near Viking 2’s site at 48 degrees north.
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Red Planet
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Federal funds boost for Kansas community development program
Floyd Mattlage of HUD notes six year grant program for Kansas communities. About 5 million dollars this year, up from 3.9 million last year, with over 100 communities applying for water, sewage, streets, parks projects. Pre applications require project plans, income verification, hearings, and minority area mapping. 18 communities will be asked for detailed information, with full acceptance typically after a second submission.
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Debates May Shape November Election Outcome
Ford and Carter face off in the first presidential debate to be held at the Walnut Theater. The 90 minute program features three reporters posing questions on domestic issues with a nationwide audience likely to influence voters.
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Debate schedule set for first of three presidential debates
The Philadelphia Walnut Street Theater hosts the opening debate as part of a trio that could decide the next U S president. About 100 million viewers will watch on major networks including Chanute audiences at 8 30 p m today.
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Beirut swears in Elias Sarkis as Lebanon’s new president
Christian moderate Elias Sarkis was sworn in as Lebanon's president amid renewed fighting across the country. He urged genuine reforms and a positive dialogue to end 17 months of civil war while mortars and gunfire exploded in Beirut. Sarkis, 51, had served as Central Bank governor and received the seals of office from outgoing president Suleiman Franjieh in Jounieh.
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Donor Letter Urges Small Gift to Save a Life
An intercepted letter encourages Cha to donate a few minutes of time and a unit of blood, presenting it as a simple act that can help save a life.
Emergency procedure cards sent home for Royster Junior High
All Royster Junior High students will receive an emergency procedure card to be filled out by both parents and returned to the school. The cards provide daytime contact numbers so the school can reach guardians if a student needs medical attention. Elementary parents should have already filled theirs at enrollment.
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