Grand Jury Blames Waste in County Hospital Program
The 1968 Grand Jury charged mismanagement in the county hospital program costing about 140 million dollars. It faulted the Department of Hospitals for not checking patients’ financial eligibility and for an opaque budgeting process. The report urges ending the eligibility unit for outpatients if financial checks fail and highlights rising costs and lack of found surveys. It notes the auditor’s concern that nearly 10 percent of the county budget funds the hospital system with little eligibility restriction. It also criticizes staff practices and calls for legal cost recovery and temporary suspensions in certain felony cases involving disobedience at schools.
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Department of Hospitals
Board of Supervisors
Bureau of Medical Social Services
William A. Barr
Barr
Medics link Hong Kong Flu spread to Red China
Dr. John M Hunter of Michigan State University argues Hong Kong Flu likely originated in China two to three months before reaching the United States. He cites China’s lack of WHO participation for early warning and notes travelers introduced the virus from Hong Kong and Singapore. He compares patterns to the 1957 Asian flu and warns Red China monopolizes influenza virus production with two new strains in 11 years.
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East Lansing
Mich
UPI
United States
China
John M.hunter
Michigan State University
America
World Health Organization
WHO
Hunter
Hong Kong
Singapore
Jewelry Stolen From Car in Tuscaloosa Woman Reports Theft
Ann McCollum of Tuscaloosa told Long Beach police on Friday her car in the 2000 block of Cedar Avenue was looted. A suitcase containing more than $2,000 in jewelry was reported stolen.
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Ann McCollum
Tuscumbia
Ala
Long Beach
Cedar Avenue
Grand Jury backs antidrug drive in Los Angeles area
The 1968 Los Angeles County Grand Jury urged a public antidrug campaign with TV spots a daily newspaper column and a sanctuary for addicts. It noted narcotic arrests were 164 percent higher than last year and proposed detoxification hotlines a central information agency and a treatment center separate from felony cases.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Smoking Decline Marks First Drop Since Sixty Four
Washington reports a slight drop in cigarette consumption for 1968, the first decline since 1964 after the smoking and health campaign. Dr Daniel Horn notes the decline, aided by public TV ads, rising population, and rising quit rates, with teen smoking also easing.
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Washington
America
Department of Agriculture
Daniel Horn
National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health
Horn
U.S
Public Health Service
Flu Deaths Rise Nationwide In Fourth Week
The Hong Kong flu and similar illnesses caused 652 deaths last week, raising the nationwide toll to 1,608 in the month long epidemic. The virus reached all 50 states, with Mississippi, Louisiana and Hawaii reporting isolated cases. Excess mortality appeared in 122 cities and could affect 20 million Americans if the 10 to 15 percent attack rate holds.
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Atlanta
UPI
National
NCDC
Mississippi
Louisiana
Hawaii
U.S
East South Central
West South Central
Hong Kong
Hollinger's Wife Dies in Los Angeles
Alyce Hollinger, 57, wife of Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Officer Lindon S. Hollinger, died Thursday from pneumonia and complications of the Hong Kong flu. She leaves three children, four grandchildren, and a sister. her husband plans to retire from the county post in February.
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Alyce Hollinger
Lindon S. Hollinger
Hong Kong
Absenteeism Falls in Los Angeles County as Flu Still Lingers
Los Angeles County health officials report a drop in absenteeism at major employers, suggesting a holiday-related dip. Yet they warn the decline may not reflect the flu epidemic's end, noting six Hong Kong flu and 29 pneumonia deaths in the final week of December, versus 25 flu and 24 pneumonia in 1967.
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Los Angeles County
County Health Department
Hong Kong
Whales Struck By Flu At Sea World
San Diego AP reports Sea World whales Shamu Kilroy and Ramu show signs of influenza illness. Dr David Kenney notes pneumonia risk from flu and treats the trio with antibiotics. Ramu the sickest receives 375 pills every six hours. Hong Kong flu detected in blood tests.
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San Diego
Shamu
Kilroy
Ramu
Sea World Aquatic Park
David W. Kenney
Hong Kong
Kenney
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