Carter Seeks Curtis as New Democratic Chairman
President elect Jimmy Carter summoned former Maine Governor Kenneth Curtis to discuss becoming chairman of the Democratic National Committee as the group meets January 21 to pick a successor to Robert Strauss. Curtis and Carter, longtime friends and early supporters, weigh the move amid Carter's transition plans and ethics pledge.
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Experts Fear Swine Flu Program Won’t Resume This Winter
Atlanta AP reports experts at the CDC predict the moratorium on swine flu inoculations may last longer or end without resumption this winter as Guillain Barre syndrome studies continue. Maryland declares permanent discontinuation. few swine flu cases to date, and most Guillain Barre cases recover or leave some paralysis.
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Federal Center For Disease Control
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You Know By United Press International
The United States did not get its first bathtub until 1840 to make free shots available to the public. Public health officials had hoped for 150 million vaccinations, but only 41 million shots had been documented before the program was suspended. In October, the program was suspended briefly in several states after reports that some elderly per- A who had received the vaccine.
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Neighbors Aid Area Parish Man After Horse Slaying
O C Boyette of Rt 1 Sadie-Littre loses two shotgun ridden horses on Christmas Day. Neighbors raise funds at Marion State Bank to replace the animals while Sheriff officials search for suspects. Briscoe notes Boyette’s travel and work ethic as neighbors rally to assist.
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Rioting in China and hostage shooting headline across pages
The page highlights report riots in China with army involvement and a Kansas hostage situation where police killed the shooter after eight hours. Louisiana Tech faces Northeast Louisiana in the Pacemaker Classic and Notre Dame High School of Crowley dominates Diana All a Double-A football.
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Northeast Louisiana Weather Forecast Update
Partly sunny and warmer today with highs in the upper sixties. Winds shift from southerly to northerly tonight as temperatures drop to the mid thirties and highs reach the lower forties. Rain likely Sunday with southeasterly to northerly wind changes and a weekend outlook for precipitation.
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Workshop program evaluates methods for school children
In Ouachita Parish, teachers will measure workshop effectiveness from November and this month led by Mickey Roark. The program urged educators to consider educational and fun Christmas gifts for students to aid in developing improved armances by school age children.
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No Limit on Buyers Ad Promises Easy Hunting
A classified style pitch touts limitless buyers and easy hunting with a low cost News-Star-World Want Ad. It mentions custom van fitting, interior and exterior options, slots, and G-60s as features.
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Carter picks White House aides as health reform debate fades
Carter names Hamilton Jordan Jack Watson Gregory Schneiders Stuart Isenstadt and Frank Moore to top White House staff roles with direct access. He returns to Plains after three days of talks on St Simons Island while finalizing an economic package of tax cuts and job programs. Public health reform shifts from comprehensive NHS to incremental plans focused on phased in coverage and federal standards.
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George Cox Dies Today Rites Friday
George Moody Cox 62 of West Monroe died today at Glenwood Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Clifton Tennison. burial in Hasley Cemetery. Native of Braxton Mississippi, longtime West Monroe businessman and deacon, World War I veteran. survivors include widow Irma Cox, three sisters Susie Walker Eula Gregory Charlene Reed, and three brothers Rupert Billy James. Pallbearers listed.
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New Orleans
Smoke Clouds Cancer Benefit at Tobacco Sponsored Tennis Event
Hollywood Florida officials say the American Cancer Society will proceed with a benefit night at a Virginia Slims tennis round on January 14. The event, sponsored by Philip Morris Tobacco Co, aims to raise funds with 500 tickets sold, despite cancellation concerns.
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Ford May End Gas Price Controls Amid Congressional Clash
President Ford moves to end price controls on gasoline a step opposed by a Democratic Congress. Aides say decontrol could lower pump impact yet critics warn of higher prices. the Federal Energy Administration projects small rises. Ford expects a decision by early January and cautions on Congress override before Carter's inauguration.
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