Ford seeks 135 million for swine flu vaccine push
President Ford urged Congress to provide 135 million to fund mass production of swine flu vaccine for about 200 million Americans before the fall. The plan aims for widespread immunization via schools and clinics with vaccines ready by September to November, pending insurance coverage and safety notes.
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Pigs and Humans Linked by Flu Under Scrutiny
Washington AP reports USDA scientists warn that pigs can catch flu from humans and pass it back, contributing to concerns over a deadly swine flu strain. Dr J M Hejl of APHIS notes pigs experience colds like humans and may exchange illnesses with people.
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Franjieh Flees Bombed Beirut Presidential Palace
The 65 year old Christian president defied threats from Muslim military leaders and fled the badly damaged palace four miles east of Beirut in a bulletproof limousine with his wife. A pro Franjieh radio claimed a temporary transfer of the presidency while noting he still considers himself president. Palace switchboard said no one was present.
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Weather and conflict pace Middletown and Beirut area
Weather in Middletown predicts clear to partly cloudy skies with 40s at night and 70s by Friday. In Lebanon Franjieh advances toward Jounieh as clashes intensify around Beirut with heavy mortar and artillery fire and at least 126 killed and 200 wounded.
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FBI reports rise in crime with fall in murders in 1975
The FBI says crimes reported to police rose 9 percent in 1975 while murders declined 1 percent from 1974’s 20 600. Other categories showed gains from 1 to 12 percent with quarterly growth slowing through the year. The murder drop is seen as more reliable due to near universal reporting in major cities. The preliminary figures cover 8 265 agencies with final data due in fall.
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Washington
United States
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Beef and pork prices may rise moderately soon
Department economist J. Dawson Ahalt says meat prices may advance only moderately in the first half of the year. USDA economists note meat accounts for about 30 percent of a typical family's food bill as live cattle and hog prices retreat from last year’s highs.
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Agriculture Department
Department
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Wives Tour With Husbands in Spokane Sheriff Program
Spokane County sheriff's deputies wives join patrol cars for a 90 day limit tour to better understand officers daily duties. About a dozen of 64 patrolmen's wives have participated, signing waivers and staying with the prowler car for dangerous calls. Mrs Anthony White says the program lets wives see their husbands in action and she plans to go again.
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