Vaccination plan debated as swine flu threat looms
U S health officials press Ford plan for 135 million dollar vaccine program arguing it buys time and protects lives amid uncertain threat. Fauled by WHO and some critics who warn against mass immunization in an election year while production timelines extend into mid year testing and June readiness.
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Harry M. Meyer
Bureau of Biologics
Food and Drug Administration
White House
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Congress
David Mathews
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
U.S. Center For I Disease Control
United States
Geneva
World Health Organization
U.S
WHO
Ft. Dix
N.J
Oklahoma City
Armond Starr
Starr
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Middletown Middies edge Linden McKinley in tight state semifinal
In Columbus at St. John Arena Middletown defeats Linden McKinley 59 57 to reach the state final. Ron Gregory’s late putback and Ron Morrison’s late free throw sealed the win as McKinley’s Todd Penn led late but the Middies shifted to man defense in the second half. They advance to face Toledo Scott or Barberton on Saturday.
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Middies
Columbus
Linden McKinley
St. John Arena
Ohio State
Ron Gregory
Middletown
Ron Morrison
McKinley
Sterling Williams
Butch Carter
Panthers
Paul Walker
George Carter
Todd Penn
Penn
Gregory
Morrison
Toledo
Beirut Civil War Rages as Franjieh Flees to Jounieh
Moslem forces vow to shell the Christian stronghold in Beirut where President Franjieh has taken refuge. The battle widens with heavy shelling across the city and hills, killing more than 1,100 civilians since March. Police report 146 dead and 200+ wounded after midnight as Syrian cease fire collapses.
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Beirut
Lebanon
An Franjieh
Franjieh
Jounieh
GI Bill benefits overpayments reported by GAO
GAO says veterans and their dependents collected about 1.4 billion dollars more GI benefits than entitled. As of Dec 31, 1985, 298.2 million dollars in overpayments remained uncollected, limiting funds VA can use for education payments.
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Washington
Geneva
Veterans Administration
GAO
Congress
Middletown Weather Forecast: Rain Tonight Through Saturday
Rain is forecast for the Middletown area tonight and Saturday with lows in the low 50s and highs in the low 70s. Yesterday reached 68 with a 48 overnight. Extended outlook shows fair skies Sunday and Monday and a chance of showers Tuesday.
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Middletown
Ashes Lost in Mail Delay Family to Receive $15
Retired Navy officer Bertram E. Williams died January 10 in St. Petersburg Florida. His family had his cremated remains mailed to Arlington National Cemetery for burial but the urn arrived damaged and missing, leading to a $15 insurance payout and no interment yet. Arlington officials note rare loss in thirty years.
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Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Bertram E. Williams
St. Petersburg
Fla
Williams
Murray Watts
Raymon J. Costanzo
Costanzo
Watts
Harry W. Scott
Hargis backs Sunday comeback after allegations
Evangelist Billy James Hargis begins a comeback five weeks after sexual misconduct claims. He leaves his Missouri home to work four days weekly at Billy James Ministries. Time magazine reported his resignation as president of American Christian College amid student allegations.
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Tulsa
Okla
Billy James Hargis
Missouri
Billy James Ministries
Time Magazine
Hargis
American Christian College
FDA moves toward 90 day ban on chloroform in consumer products
The FDA plans a ban on chloroform in toothpastes mouthwashes and nonprescription cold remedies to take effect 90 days after Federal Register publication. The Health Research Group led by Ralph Nader filed suit to push for seizure of 100 plus chloroform products and potential imminent hazard action.
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The
Food and Drug Administration
Health Research Group
Ralph Nader
National Cancer Institute
FDA
Federal Register
Nader
U.S. District Court
David Mathews
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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