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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
7
The swine flu immunization program faces doubt as federal officials probe reports of Guillain Barre syndrome. Public confidence falters and restart timing may miss the influenza season, complicating the program’s future. Dr. Theodore Cooper says it remains unclear if the program is dead.
A Kansas health spokesman confirmed a third Guallain-Barre case in the state linked to swine flu vaccination. The 42 year old Leavenworth woman remained paralyzed and hospitalized at Stormont Vail in Topeka, as state officials halted statewide swine flu vaccination programs to study the outbreak.
Local election filings reveal candidates for judge and senator spent heavily, yet winners include Don White who had more than double Nichols' outlay and Ike McMahon who spent twice Winter's amount in a failed bid. Other races show varied spending with no consistent edge for costlier campaigns.
President elect Carter plans interviews with two women who could hold key federal jobs. Joan Manley of Time Inc and Dr. Juanita Kreps of Duke University are considered for top posts, with Mondale and AFL CIO figures weighing in. Carter downplayed outside pressure while noting ongoing cabinet deliberations.
Convicted killer Gary Mark Gilmore, believed to have attempted suicide by drug overdose, was regaining consciousness and off the critical list today, a hospital spokesman said as he continued to recover.
Governor Bennett chooses Wyandotte County Judge Joe H. Swinehart for the seventh post on the new Kansas Court of Appeals. Franklin County District Judge Floyd Coffman, previously on the slate, will remain on the district court and take on duties with court reunification starting January 10.
About one third of Franklin County residents had received swine flu shots when the program was paused on Thursday after a temporary paralysis condition linked to the vaccine was reported. Health officials could not confirm exact inoculation numbers, estimating 4000 to 5000. No local cases matching Guillain Barré syndrome were found, and no state request for local investigation was made.
In Doha Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates join to boost oil prices by 5 percent for a year, while the other 11 members push for a 15.5 percent increase in two stages. The split threatens cartel unity as analysts warn of higher US gasoline costs and broader economic ripple effects. Saudi oil minister Yamani says the West should show appreciation amid Arab-Israeli and North-South conference tensions.
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