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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1976

Page

5

U.S. Admits Flu Shot Plan Is a Gamble

Washington officials call the 135 million push to vaccinate nearly all Americans next fall an insurance policy though uncertain. White House aides say the program may be necessary to avert a future epidemic, while some critics warn against overreach. Ford seeks a 145 million supplemental to fund vaccine production and mass immunization by September.

Washington Harry M. Meyer Bureau of Biologies Food and Drug Administration White House Ron Nessen New Jersey Nessen Saaid Ford Congress David Mathews Health, Education and Welfare U.S. Center For American Medical Association Board of AMA Holden Chicago Oklahoma City Armond Starl

Postal management ripped for damaged mail blunder

Washington AP reports postal officials blamed new machinery for damaging millions of parcels at bulk mail centers in Washington Memphis and Detroit. Chairman Wilson said the centers will cost the public millions and lower mail quality. Dorsey and Brower admitted lack of awareness of damage rates and promised fixes while noting a projected ROI. Rep Ford criticized management as unsatisfactory and likened the system to an Edsel.

Washington Charles Wilson House Postal Facility Subcommittee E.V. Dorsey Edgar S. Brower Wilson Detroit Dorsey T Hat Wallington Memphis Filson William J. Ford Dmich

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