Wisconsin Reports First Confirmed Swine Flu Case
Government CDC spokesman confirmed a Wisconsin man, Don Harris 23, tested positive for swine influenza A New Jersey 76 after throat culture analysis. The case links to hog outbreak in Brodhead. source of infection undetermined. a Missouri lineman also shows antibody rise suggesting past swine flu.
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University of Wisconsin
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Kissinger Leaves for NATO Mission in Brussels
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger departs for NATO talks in Brussels as President Carter signals commitment to trans Atlantic ties. The trip aims to reassure allies amid defense budget debates while urging standardized NATO arms to curb waste.
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World’s heaviest Christmas tree tops 56 000 pounds
In Kansas City Missouri at the Crown Center complex a monumental Christmas tree weighs over 56,000 pounds. The 986 foot semi artificial tree uses white spruce branches on a reinforced steel frame with an 80 foot steel trunk. Hoops brackets branches and garlands account for the total weight.
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Inmates claim Stateville twice capacity in suit
Eight inmates in a federal suit allege Stateville Penitentiary is packed to 2909 prisoners, far above its 1267 design. They say average space is 25.5 square feet per inmate, far below state 50 and national 70 square foot standards.
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Stateville
Waldheim Re-nominated for U N Secretary General
The Security Council recommended Kurt Waldheim for re-election as United Nations secretary-general. The move supports Waldheim's continued leadership amid ongoing diplomatic considerations and UN governance.
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Mandel mistrial declared in Maryland corruption case
A mistrial was declared in the Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel corruption trial after publicity disrupted jurors. Judge John Pratt noted potential bias and understaffing of the marshal service endangered a fair trial. Walter Weikers 67, charged with jury tampering, had bail reduced from 400000 to 100000. Charles Neiswender admitted arranging a planted story to force a mistrial. The sequestered jury heard a broadcast about tampering.
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Cinnaminson
N.J
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Mary Ann Vecchio Faces Troubled Return To Life At 21
Mary Ann Vecchio, now 21, recalls the Kent State incident and years of harassment. She plans junior college in January, has lost weight, and is living with the Lerner family after a Miami massage parlor arrest. She still faces charges and stands trial later this year.
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Kent State University
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Miami
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Cornell hires Blackman as football coach
Bob Blackman, 58, named head football coach at Cornell University. He signed a multi year contract to lead Cornell, the 19th coach in the program's history, after Illinois records of three wins and 15 losses in the last two seasons. Blackman previously led Illinois for six years and Dartmouth for 16 years.
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University of Illinois
Cornell University
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Cornell
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Beware of holiday blues
A psychiatrist in Hartford says Christmas can trigger neurotic depression in singles living alone. Dr John P Callan notes that mood often improves after the holidays with social contact and community activity. Economic pressures and longer hours also contribute to sadness.
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Hartford
St. Francis Hospital
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