Confidence in vaccines remains high despite 1976 swine flu
A CDC team led by Dr. Walter J. Gunn and Juliann Scatko reported at the Public Health Service meeting that a telephone survey found 53 percent view vaccinations as very safe, 37 percent as safe, and under 0.5 percent consider them not safe, indicating broad trust in vaccines beyond the swine flu episode.
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Walter J. Gunn
Juliann Scatko
National Center For Disease Control
Bureau of Health Education
U.S. Public Health Service Professional Association
OSHA accuses two firms of willful violation at nuclear plant
OSHA charges Stone and Webster of Boston and Walsh Construction of Darien with neglecting proper reinforcement and guying, proposing $10,000 fines each after a wall collapse killed two workers and injured seven at the site. The incidents prompted a broader look at construction standards and safety compliance.
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N.Y
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Stone and Webster Engineering
Boston
Walsh Construction Co
Darien
Begin tosend defense minister to Egypt for talks on peace plan
Israel faces renewed diplomacy as Prime Minister Menachem Begin plans a high level visit by Defense Minister Ezer Weizman to Cairo to press Egypt on resuming peace negotiations. Begin urged President Sadat to reactivate stalled committees and sign a framework for talks under Security Council Resolution 242.
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Ezer Weiz
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Jordan
Sadat
PLO radicals threaten disruption of cease-fire
In Beirut Palestinian radicals vow to sabotage the cease fire in southern Lebanon despite Yasser Arafat’s pledge to aid the U.N. peace force. A guerrilla commander from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said there is no cease-fire. Another group, the Popular Democratic Front, vowed to fight until the enemy is expelled. Arafat met with UN commander Erskine and said the PLO would place military capabilities at the peace unit’s disposal, while Waldheim reported Arafat accepted a general cease-fire call. Only scattered shootings were reported. one Israeli soldier wounded and eight guerrillas reportedly killed.
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Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
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Ghana
U.N. Force
New York
Kurt Waldheim
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Japan airport bombed again at Narita amid delay
Helmeted militants attacked the Narita airport hotel driving a truck of firebombs injuring a guard. The six year delayed Tokyo area project faces renewed violence as officials plan a new opening date amid farmer and activist opposition to the billion dollar facility.
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Bank of Japan
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Japan
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Tokyo
New International Airport
Carter urges five step drive for world economic recovery
President Carter urged rich and poor nations to join a five step plan to fight inflation create jobs and raise living standards. He called for greater capital flows open world trade price stability in commodities energy development and tech collaboration with poor countries as part of a shared responsibility. He asked Congress to boost aid to 28 percent and expand IMF contributions while outlining talks with Venezuela's Perez and upcoming visit to Brasilia amid student protests over human rights policy.
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National Congress
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United States
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Amy
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Cyrus R. Vance
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Agosto Pinochet
Chile
Anastasio Somoza
Nicaragua
Bell Won’t Recommend Pittsburgh U S Attorney Pick
Attorney General Griffin Bell states he will not recommend George E. Schumacher for the Pittsburgh U S attorney post. He cites a politicized and publicized selection process eroding public confidence, though he doubts Schumacher’s ability or integrity.
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Griffin B. Bell
George E. Schumacher
U.S
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Bell
Schumacher
Boat capsizes near Sabine. two crew missing in Intracoastal Waterway
Port Arthur reports divers searched about 17 feet deep for two crew members after the 65-foot Miss Brazosport sank following a near collision with the tanker Zapata Ranger. Coast Guard said the boat capsized when swerved to avoid impact. four life preservers recovered, tanker continued to Port Arthur.
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Coast Guard Search and Rescue
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Miss Brazosport
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