Insurance unit drops psychologists malpractice cover over sex claims
Washington APA lawyer notes Central Mutual of Ohio halted APA malpractice coverage from Jan 31 after at least five female patients accused male therapists of sexual abuse. APA coverage now excludes sexual behavior as grounds for claims. O'Brien cites industry fear of large payouts amid abuse allegations.
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Gulf Oil Seeks Return of Political Donations from Politicians
Gulf Oil Corp disclosed it has sent letters to multiple politicians asking them to return corporate money from a fund described as a slush fund. The move follows an SEC probe that found $12 million in donations over 14 years, including about $5 million to Americans and $10,900 yearly to Senator Hugh Scott for eight years.
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Professor debunks killer bee invasion myths
Notre Dame biologist Dr. Harold Esch says sensational reports of South American killer bees moving toward the United States are exaggerated. He argues fear and improper removal methods fuel the tale, noting Africanized bees are not more aggressive than other strains and that only a few generations would show any heightened aggression. He cautions about allergic stings and notes death tolls cited are comparable to broader bee sting deaths in the U.S.
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Churches Seek Moratorium on Plutonium Energy Use
The National Council of Churches asked for a two year halt on plutonium energy development and a delay in a breeder reactor demonstration while a full study of its hazards is prepared. Margaret Mead endorsed the moratorium noting opposition to making plutonium commercially viable.
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World heroin seizures double from 1974 to 1975
UPI report says heroin seizures worldwide by U S and foreign partners doubled from 1223 pounds in 1974 to 2459 pounds in 1975. DEA Administrator Peter B Bensinger announced that U S and overseas operations, with U S agents assisting, contributed to the rise.
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Las Vegas Weather Outlook San Francisco NWS Forecast
Clear cold nights and sunny mild days through Saturday with gentle winds. Today's high about 30 and low near 30 with yesterday’s high 51 and low 31. Humidity around 61 percent high and 20 percent low. United Press International weather table for 24 hours to 4 a.m. PT.
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Hammer Pleads Guilty in Nixon Campaign Contributions
Millionaire oilman Armand Hammer, 77, in a wheelchair and connected to a cardiac monitor, pleaded guilty in U. S. District Court to three misdemeanor counts of secretly contributing $54,000 to Richard Nixon's 1972 re election campaign. Judge Lawrence Lydick allowed him to remain free without bail pending sentencing after a probation report.
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Strip Hotel Expansion Approved by Planners
Clark County Planning Commission approved a 22.5 million reconstruction of the Flamingo Hilton into a 26 story 504 room complex set to begin July 15 and finish in 22 months. The existing casino will stay open during staged construction.
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Las Vegas Man Injured in U S 95 Crash
William Wallace Turner a 41 year old Las Vegas resident was seriously injured when his car overturned on U S 95 about 15 miles north of Coaldale near 4 p m He suffered a broken leg back injuries and a deep laceration on the back of his head and was hospitalized in Tonopah Investigators said his car drifted off the right side of the highway overcorrected and skidded broadside after entering the roadway.
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Nuclear goals fall short as U S eyes energy independence
The Federal Energy Administration reports the United States can reach energy independence by 1985 with aggressive actions, but nuclear reactors will play 30 percent less of a role. Oil imports rise for two more years then fall to under one third, while coal production must increase.
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Energy Study Casts Doubt on Nuclear Growth and Policy
The study says controls on oil and gasoline prices should be removed but nuclear power will not grow as Ford predicted due to demand uncertainty and licensing delays. It projects 1985 nuclear share at 26 percent of electricity, with coal use rising and solar and renewables at about 1 percent by 1985.
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Identity of Five Unknown in Columia Grave Fire
Authorities searched a 60 mile area for clues to five bodies found smouldering in a fresh grave near Columbia North Carolina. The victims include two women and three boys believed related, with officials appealing for missing persons information and classroom absence reports. Investigators said a male assailant attempted to burn the bodies, found Tuesday afternoon.
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