New Disease Surpasses Polio Toll in Children
Houston based Baylor College of Medicine researchers Drs Caroline Baker and Morven Edwards warn of Group B Strep a rising, unnamed disease carried by parents that kills or maims about 15 000 infants yearly, eclipsing 1950s polio deaths. They advocate maternal immunization and vaccines for women of child bearing age with large scale studies planned to test effectiveness and education campaigns in schools.
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Israeli Troops Attack Lebanon as War Widens
Thousands of Israeli troops overran guerrilla bases in southern Lebanon while warplanes bombed refugee camps around Beirut. Ten refugees were killed in Sabra and nearby Ozai as the assault aimed to clear a guerrilla-free border strip. Syrian calls for U.N. action and Israeli leaders touring front lines framed a broadening conflict.
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U S Officials React To Israeli Attack On PLO Outposts
Washington officials say they received no advance word yet followed news of Israel striking PLO outposts three days after a deadly raid that killed 33 Israelis. The administration sought surgical retaliation and avoided crisis mood while monitoring the Lebanon amid fears over Syrian responses.
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Carter Accepts Treaty Revision
President Carter agrees to a revision in the Panama Canal treaties as Senators Long and DeConcini join the vote to ratify. Long says the United States no longer owns the canal and the lease requires withdrawal. Carter backs DeConcini’s plan allowing U S intervention to safeguard canal operations. Senate leaders stay optimistic about passage.
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Carter
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Russell Long
Louisiana
Dennis DeConcini
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White House
DeConcini
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New Coal Contract Seeks Council Approval Amid Strike
Washington AP reports the United Mine Workers seek approval from a 39 member bargaining council on a tentative contract reached after 100 days of strike. Concessions target health care and wildcat strikes, with miners to vote if the council approves, potentially ending a bitter stoppage.
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United Mine Workers
UMW
Carter
Weather outlook mild days cool nights through Thursday
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies with mild daytime highs and cool overnight temperatures through Thursday. Tonight's low is expected in the low 30s. Thursday's high should reach the mid-60s. A Tuesday afternoon high of 62 degrees was recorded, with a overnight low around 42.
Secret Korean lobbying plan tied to Blue House meetings
U S intelligence tied South Korea covert lobbying efforts in Washington to secret Blue House strategy meetings in Seoul during 1960s and 1970s. Rep Fraser said Tongsun Park and five Koreans led efforts, with Park named to run all U S lobbying including KCIA operations. Additional figures included Chung Kwon and KCIA officials. Park denied acting as agent.
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South Korea
Park Chung Hee
Blue House
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Park
House
Donald M. Fraser
D-Minn
Tongsun Park
U.S
Fraser
United States
Korean Central Intelligence Agency
Agriculture Department
State Department
Chung -1 Kwon
KCIA
Lee Hu Rak
Park Chong Kyu
Pak Bo Hi
Gen
Kang Young Hoon
Korean Cultural and Freedom Foundation
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Lawton OK may drop three of four snow days this year
Gov. David Boren signed a measure allowing schools hit by severe weather to reduce up to five days. Lawton Board of Education to decide the year length at a 7 p.m. meeting. Superintendent Elkins proposes three days off, keeping a five day spring break and finishing May 25. State approves changes without funding loss or accreditation impact.
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Lawton Board of Education
Shoemaker Education Center
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Elkins
Lawton
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Senate
Lawton council split over site for nutrition center at church or 20th street
Lawton Oklahoma City Council debates site for elderly nutrition and youth recreation project. Six favor pursuing purchase of St Barbara's Church for about 690000. four favor remaining at 20th and Taylor. City has 465000 available. Negotiations to begin while not buying vacant land.
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World In 1977 On Sale Here
Lawton Publishing Co offers The World In 1977 prepared by Associated Press with stories and color pictures highlighting world events of 1977 available for 7.95. Coupons on Page 4.
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