Flu Epidemic Expected to Subside as Spring Nears
The CDC in Atlanta reports 875 influenza related deaths last week, mainly in the West and Northeast, and notes 4,235 deaths this season though not yet a major epidemic. Most victims are elderly or chronically ill. The A Victoria strain dominates with a swine related case noted at Ft Dix.
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Nixon's Biggest Reception In Canton China
Nixon’s crowd surged along Liberation Road in Canton as tens of thousands greeted the former president during his China visit. He toured sites linked to Mao’s 1949 march, rode through crowded streets, and faced security challenges as he departed for home.
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Weather warms early as February bids to extend
The Weather Picture notes outdoor sports like tennis flourish as February temperatures reach the 70s, with continued warm spring conditions forecast and a chance of showers. The Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory reports the mild spell has not yet affected fruit crops. trees remain dark and unbudded, so a sudden cold spell would do little harm.
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Smith and Finance Panel Wrestle With 97 Million Building Plan
Del. Alson H. Smith Jr. and the House Finance Committee push a $97 million capital program for 1976-78 while questioning project justification and seeking details. They consider funding options but reject immediate tax increases, awaiting Appropriations' budget briefing.
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Ford warns Cuba and Cuba regime in speech in Florida
President Ford used a Florida campaign swing to condemn Fidel Castro as an international outlaw for sending 12 000 troops to Angola and warned of appropriate measures against armed intervention in the Western Hemisphere. He spoke at a naturalization ceremony where 1 161 new American citizens, mostly Cuban refugees, cheered him. He pressed to speed visa reform and urged new citizens to vote while planning a seven hour motorcade through South Florida en route to Sarasota and Tampa.
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Corps of Engineers to Transfer Up to 150 Workers Here
Army Corps of Engineers plans move of 94 to 150 personnel from Italy to Winchester area by June end. Families and housing concerns noted by School Superintendent Dr. Melton F. Wright. Middle East Headquarters will handle projects with local clerical hires possible.
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Scotsville Fire Sparks Arson Suspicions On Page 3
Article notes a second major blaze in Scotsville prompting authorities to suspect arson. The report highlights ongoing investigations and local fire department activity as a key development in the town.
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