Dear Dr. Donohue on meningitis at college campuses
The piece explains bacterial meningitis, its seriousness and treatability, and offers guidance: vaccines for meningococcus, prompt antibiotic treatment, and careful monitoring. It notes three key signs headaches fever and stiff neck, and advises not to panic or withdraw a student unless advised by health officials.
USS Greeneville skipper retires as court-martial avoided
Cmdr Scott Waddle faced a naval inquiry after the USS Greeneville rammed the Ehime Maru killing nine. He was found guilty of two military law violations but avoided a court-martial and will retire by October with full pay. Lt. j.g. Michael Coen and Lt. Cmdr. Gerald Pfeifer dodged courts-martial. several disciplinary actions loom. Public reaction in Japan was mixed as families mourned the Uwajima Fisheries High School victims.
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Woman appalled by nursing home voting system
DEAR ANN: A California reader describes a veteran nursing home vote mobilization that allowed partisan staff to guide or forge votes for residents many of whom were senile. The letter urges monitoring and reform, urging voters to act as watchdogs and heroes.
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Americans back Bush on job, split on priorities
A ABC-Washington Post poll shows 63 percent approve of President Bush's performance while 32 percent disapprove. Voters split on priorities with 2-1 saying he favors limiting government over services, and 2-1 saying services matter more than shrinking government.
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