Flu shot clinics draw steady but calm crowds in South County
At 16 South County flu shot centers, people lined up in a steady but sparse flow for protections amid nerves over a rumored winter epidemic. Residents recalled past outbreaks, doctors advised shots, and officials logged concerns after reports of post vaccination deaths.
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IRS to simplify tax forms for 1976 year
Commissioner Donald Alexander says the 1976 short form will be larger and easier to read but taxpayers face more computations. Two methods to apply the $35 credit with a maximum of $18 per family, or $0 for married filing separately. IRS plans to mail about 36 million short forms by January 7 and prepare long forms for about 45 million taxpayers. Other notes include possible reclassification of investment annuity earnings and limits on cost-of-living adjustments.
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Auto costs inch up as insurance surges in Hertz survey
Hertz Corp reports that overall auto operating costs rose modestly in the last year despite a record insurance premium jump, keeping total costs near three-year lows. The study notes a 142 percent surge in 1975 model car costs and a 17.8 percent rise from 1973 to 1974, with total car costs exceeding $100 billion annually since 1972.
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Hertz study shows car operating costs by size and year
The Hertz analysis estimates intermediate two door sedans at 21.4 cents per mile and standard sized models at 31.5 cents, a gap over 4000 dollars yearly. It includes gasoline, oil, parts, service, licenses, insurance, interest and depreciation. The report attributes the rise to lower depreciation and interest, with mileage mileage improved. Federal figures omit interest charges, explaining the main cost difference.
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Malpractice Insurance Costs Hit Patients Hard
The AMA reports malpractice insurance adds about 1.24 dollars per visit, eight percent of the bill, up from 30 cents in 1973. It warns of further impact as costs rise, with doctors in Texas adopting more X-rays, tests, consultations, and referrals to reduce suits.
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Surviving sailor shared 28 days at sea after yacht sinks
Bruce Collins, 23, survived 28 days aboard a life raft in the Pacific after his yacht sank off California. Two shipmates died from exposure and were buried at sea. Collins was rescued by the Coast Guard 780 miles west of San Francisco. Darel Miller and Nancy Perry, later rescued, were in good condition. Collins had just completed a sea survival course before graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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Gail Steele calls for full council hearing on Doric Hotel plan
Hayward councilwoman Gail Steele urges a full council hearing over developer plans to renovate the Doric Motor Hotel citing earthquake hazard concerns. Page references indicate follow ups on related city issues and other news items.
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