Measles Outbreaks Alarm Officials Across States
Officials report rising measles outbreaks as states struggle to enforce immunization laws. The CDC notes 39,585 cases nationwide last year, the highest since 1971, with several states showing large increases and 1977 expected to rise. Indiana and Alaska cite law enforcement and recordkeeping gaps as key issues.
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Associated Press
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National Center For Disease Control
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CDC
Orenstein
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Fairbanks
Anchorage
John Middaugh
Crippen
Senate blocks Weldon Springs sale and other Missouri bills
In Jefferson City, the Senate gave final approval to bills limiting the University of Missouri land sales to portions under 500 acres and granting the Division of Insurance power to regulate credit life insurance. House action included a rejected wage bill, bicycle safety rules, flood plain zoning, with timing and compliance details.
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Board of Curators
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Missouri
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Kansas City
Assassinations Panel Disputes End in Interim Adjournment
Washington AP The House committee on assassinations sank deeper into limbo as members voted 6 to 1 to adjourn until Monday rather than act on Chairman Henry B. Gonzalez D Texas attempt to oust staff head Richard A Sprague. The dissenting Gonzalez warned the panel may fail to meet its JFK and MLK slayings probe mandate amid financial strain and staff pay cuts. Rep Richardson Preyer moved to adjourn for a few days to resolve internal issues, signaling possible push to replace the chairman or reshape leadership.
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Birth of Brian Alan Hazelrigg in St. Charles Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Hazelrigg of Ofallon formerly of Mexico welcomed a son, Brian Alan Hazelrigg, at 6 07 am weighing nine pounds eight ounces. He has a brother Dennis five. Grandparents are George Bunney of Shelbyville and Frank Hazelrigg of Fulton, great grandmother Martha Mirts of Fulton. Father works for University of Missouri youth extension in St. Charles. Mother taught fourth grade at Community A four School Scott's Corner. family previously lived in Mexico.
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O'Fallon
Mexico
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St. Charles
Dennis
George Bunney
Shelbyville
Frank Hazelrigg
Fulton
Martha Mirts
Hazelrigg
University of Missouri
Right To Life Group Sees Slides in Missouri Chapter Meeting
The Missouri Citizens for Life local chapter presented slides titled Abortion: How It Is at a Farm and Home building meeting led by Rev. Herbert Albright. They reviewed last year’s program and outlined future plans with a Mid-State Regional Chapter meeting in Mexico on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church. Anne oueelt of St Louis was to speak on the definition of death and its consequences.
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Mexico
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Anne Oueelt
St. Louia
Farm and Home
Abernathy resigns SCLC presidency to run for Congress
Rev Ralph David Abernathy, head of the SCLC since 1968, resigns effective Feb 25 to campaign for Georgia's 5th District seat vacated by Andrew Young who is now U S ambassador to the United Nations. He cites deep regret and joins other candidates seeking the post in Atlanta.
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SCLC
Atlanta
Ralph David Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Andrew Young
U.S
United Nations
Adjourment Likely With No Vote On $12,900 Raise
Washington AP reports House members may seek to adjourn to force a vote on the automatic $12,900 pay raise for Congress and other top officials, but most expect the increase from $44,600 to $57,500 to take effect Sunday without a vote.
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Amy Carter Draws Mixed Reactions At Public School
Washington reports Amy Carter, nine, attends Stevens Elementary amid student opinions. Classmates describe her as friendly and smart, though some call her bratty or spoiled. Teachers urge normalcy, while Secret Service behavior noted as nonintrusive. Many pupils express interest in White House visits and friendships with embassy staff children.
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Amy
Stevens Elementary
Lydia Williams
Carters
Billy Jacobini
Shadana
Naumana Zafar
White House
Roland Wright
Secret Service
Proxmire Prize Pans Prison Escape Study Funding
Senator William Proxmire awards the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration the golden fleece for spending nearly 27000 to study why inmates want to escape from prison. He calls the study a waste of tax dollars and questions its usefulness as it relies on inmate responses. The project was commissioned by North Carolina to classify offenders and reduce escapes.
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William Proxmire
D-Wis
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Proxmire
SEAA
North Carolina
Narty
Ambien Secur
Prasmire
Cronkite Signs Five-Year Pact
Walter Cronkite, 60, signs a five year contract to remain as CBS Evening News anchor. He notes initial reluctance but stays due to comfort with CBS. The agreement preserves the prior schedule with 10 weeks vacation annually. salary not disclosed. Also mentions Mary Louise Friedberg listed on University of Montana fall honor roll.
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Walter Cronkite
Cronkite
Mary Louise Friedberg
E. Anderson
University of Montana At
New Home Starts Drop Amid Record Cold Across East
A sharp drop in new housing starts coincides with the nation wide cold snap in the eastern two thirds of the United States. Builders report the steepest decline in permits as temperatures plummet to seasonal lows.
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MMA Cadets Present Plays Saturday At 8
Missouri Militar Academy drama group the Dramateers stage two productions this Saturday at 8 in the MMA gym. Open War drama features a general drafted to combat atomic warfare, while a space network of bombs is developed, prompting a global arms race. The second show Way Out West is a comedy about a would be outlaw seeking a dull life with his reformer father. Cast includes Will Kirchner Rocky Green and Augie Tetzlaff under Lt Col Courtney Durham.
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