27 Mar 1976
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1976
Page
1
AP report from Mesdington says the Postal Service plans to curtail deliveries in 10 Eastern cities next week face opposition from Rep James M. Hanley of Syracuse who chairs a key subcommittee. Hanley urged a moratorium and a press conference announced that the agency would suspend all mail service cutbacks.
A nationwide early detection program for breast cancer may cause cancer in a few women, says American Cancer Society president Dr. Benjamin F. Byrd Jr. Preliminary results show the program saves lives, with 245,000 women over 35 screened across 27 demonstration projects and three times as many malignant tumors found early. The radiation risk is acknowledged, but the benefits are reported to outweigh it.
The Associated Press reports 24 tornadoes across Illinois, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida and Mississippi caused injuries to 60 plus and destruction in several towns. Three deaths occurred in Oklahoma, one in Missouri as storms moved from the Mississippi Valley into the Deep South.
The forecast shows chances of showers tonight and tomorrow with temperatures dipping to the low 40s. Rain chances drop to 30 percent tomorrow as winds gust up to 30 mph. Expect variably cloudy skies and a high around 50 degrees tomorrow.
President Ford campaigned in Reagan’s home state promising a hard nosed defense policy as he seeks votes in California while Carter slams New York election officials over delegate slates in the April 6 primary. Ford cites peacetime defense budgets and an open foreign policy as he campaigns across the states amid a tough presidential race. Carter, touring Rochester and Buffalo, says he expects to lose New York but aims for about one fifth of the delegates, and accuses state officials of disqualifying some Carter slate candidates in 30 districts after earlier election challenges.
HEW Secretary David Mathews launches a nationwide drive to curb fraud in Medicaid with computerized auditing and prosecutions. Massachusetts and Ohio begin the first major crackdown, amid estimates that 5 percent of the 1976 14.7 billion program is fraudulent, about 750 million dollars. The probe, prompted by a House subcommittee, targets kickbacks, double billing, services not rendered, and excessive charges in nursing homes and associated care.
On March 27 1976 the Washington Metrorail opened with 4.6 miles of track from Capitol Hill to downtown. The plan foresees 13 more miles by January 1 1977 including National Airport service. Initial fares are 55 cents peak 40 cents off peak and many riders planned free rides today. Regular service starts Monday with limited lines and ongoing construction ahead.
A 17 car Penn Central freight train carrying new automobiles derailed on the Verona main line near Blackman Corners. Initial reports listed 21 cars off track, later amended to 17. Each car held 15 cars, with many crushed or scattered. Cause unknown. cleanup began by mid morning and length of disruption unclear.
A witty feature notes that children see adults as overconfident, claiming grownups presume greater knowledge than kids. It reflects on intergenerational dynamics and the pull between parental guidance and youthful independence.
Las Vegas gambling workers end a lengthy strike after a tentative agreement was signed. Eleven thousand kitchen staff maids and bartenders will return to work, while 250 stagehands await separate settlement. Union musicians also reached a tentative deal and will resume work when stagehands are satisfied.
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