Feds set national hospital standards limit beds and raise scrutiny
Federal health officials announce first national hospital standards, to take effect soon with communities given five years to comply. Target is fewer than four beds per 1,000 residents and 80 percent occupancy, from current levels of about 4.4 beds per 1,000 and 75 percent occupancy.
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Carter to form interagency group for women rights
President Carter told 300 women at a White House reception he will establish an interdepartmental agency and appoint a committee of women to work with cabinet officers to implement the 26 point National Plan of Action from Houston. He pledged to push passage of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the effort.
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Kodak Loses Big in Lawsuit Award
Berkey Photo Inc. won 37.6 million dollars against Eastman Kodak Co. in Manhattan federal court for alleged amateur photography monopoly. The award will triple under antitrust laws. Kodak plans an appeal. Also, Wilbert J. McKeachie warned that colleges face enrollment declines, potentially wiping out weaker institutions in the coming decade.
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Illness hits 400 after St Louis banquet
More than 400 attendees from a St Louis hotel banquet reported flu like symptoms after the event. Health officials collected blood and throat cultures while ruling out food and Legionnaires Disease. Investigators at Stouffer's Riverfront Towers sought a direct link to the hotel.
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