The Town Talk from Alexandria, Louisiana • Page 7

A-7 Town Talk, Alexandria-Pineville, Tuesday, May 6, 19S0 Smallpox Vaccination Halt Urged Aea eatlis I Earlier Monday, a draft statement prepared by a panel of federal health experts recommended a vaccine to protect Americans against a new type of influenza. Dr. Walter Dowdle, a virology researcher with the CDC, told a meeting of the CDC's advisory committee on immunization practices the new flu virus has shown a considerable antigenic change from a predecessor influenza strain that has been present in this country and the world for some time. In the past, such an antigenic "drift," or change in the makeup of the virus, has been followed by widespread outbreaks of influenza because many people have little or no natural immunity to the new vims. Dowdle said the virus, called A-Bangkok, "has spread over a great part of southeast Asia." He said the virus appears to be seeding itself throughout the world.

Isolated cases of A-Bangkok flu were identified in this country late last winter. But they did not cause widespread illness. Dowdle compared the scope of the antigenic change in the A-bangkok virus to that of the A-Victoria influenza microbe of 1976 that caused an estimated 22,000 deaths in the U.S. The vaccine to be recommended to physicians for use next fall and winter by the U.S. Public Health Service will included protection against A-Bangkok, A-Brazil or Russian flu, and ATLANTA (UPI) Doctors who continue to give their patients smallpox vaccinations got a clear, one-word message from a panel of federal health experts stop.

"the disease is eradicated and the use of the smallpox vaccine for any purpose other than loboratory workers studying smallpox or related viruses is inappropriate," said Dr. Thomas Vernon, chairman of the advisory committee on immunization practices. The committee, which advises the national Center for Disease Control on immunization matters, will soon officially issue a strong statement urging physicians to cease prescribing smallpox vaccinations because of the danger of severe neurolical complications to the recipients, Vernon said. Holding a two-day meeting at the CDC, the panel spent several hours Monday discussing the continued use of smallpox vaccine although the once dreaded disease has been declared eradicated from the world by the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly. The last reported case of naturally occuring smallpox was found and cured in Somalia in October 1977 and the last case of laboratory acquired smallpox occurred in the United Kingdom in 1978.

Only 15 countries, all in Africa, still require a certificate of vaccination against smallpox for travelers and they are being urged to drop the requirement. Gas Leak Forces Evacuation the slow leak of gas fumes from the tanker parked at the state docks facility. No injuries were reported. "I think the worst is over," said Robert Lane, deputy city fire chief. "We have the leak stopped and we can start getting people back in there soon." Lane said about 300 workers at the state docks were evacuated after the leak was discovered at 6 a.m.

CDT. Police closed a number of bridges, tunnels and roads leading into the city, causing major traffic problems at the height of the rush hour. MOBILE, Ala. (UPI) Hydrogen chloride leaking from a railroad tank car forced the evacuation of at least 300 people from a large waterfront area today and caused a massive morning rush-hour traffic jam. But authorities stopped the leak by mid-morning, blaming a faulty safety valve for Louise Moore, Alexandria Resident Services for Louise Moore, 56, of 3610 Hollywood Drive will be at 1 p.m.

Thursday in Second New Light Baptist Church with the Rev. M.W. Skipper officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under direction of Winn-field. Friends may call at the church after 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday. She died at 4 p.m. Thursday in Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Adam Moore of San Diego; a daughter, Paulette Radford of Alexandria; three sisters, Mary Lockwood and Mariah King, both of Alexandria, and Addie Turner of Grand Prairie, Texas; a brother, Franklin R.

King of Po-catello, Idaho; and a grandchild. Sidney Jacobs Services for Sidney Jacobs, 78, of 520 Marye Court will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. William Hurney officiating.

Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Mansura, under direction of Winnfield. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

today in the chapel. He died at 11 a.m. Sunday in Rapides General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ludie Jacobs of Alexandria; a daughter, Callie A. Williams of Alexandria; two sisters, Virgie Johnson of Moreauville and Bessie Sylvain of Alexandria; a brother, Forrest Jacobs of Mansura; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ida Mae Clark PORT ARTHUR, Texas Ida Mae Carter Clark of Port Arthur died Monday in her home. She was a native of Ruby, La. Survivors include two daughters, Willamet Reynolds and Winnie Mae Hogan, both of Port Arthur. Friends may call at Pine Grove Baptist Church near Ruby, after noon Wednesday. Burial will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday in Pine Grove Cemetery. Julie A. Luno Julie A. Luno, 76, of Lena died at 10:30 p.m. Monday in Rapides General Hospital.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert H. Luno of Lena, and a brother, Charlie Arnold of Mora. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Highway 1 Church of God, Lena, with the Rev. Raymond Cheeks officiating.

Burial will be in Flatwoods Cemetery under direction of Rush. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funerals Rose Lee Henderson Services for Rose Lee Henderson were at 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with Monsignor Frederick Lyons officiating.

Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park under direction of John Kramer and Son. Pallbearers were Harry Henderson III, Winston Henderson, Morton Henderson, Phil Sleet, James Ashbaugh and Ren-nie Hickman. Lawrence Cole Services for Lawrence Cole were at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Rush with the Revs. Kenneth Hudson and Louis Gordon officiating.

Burial was in Tyler Cemetery, Center Point. Pallbearers were Marlon Littleton, Harvey Clark, Billy Ray Deville, David Hutchinson, Carroll Cole and Jeffery Ray Gates. Ruth Fay Furlow Services for Ruth Fay Furlow were changed to 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Rush instead of 1 p.m. in the chapel of Hixson Bros.

Burial was to be in Rake Straw Cemetery, Georgetown. Paul Leonard Pegues Sr. Services for Paul Leonard Pegues Sr. were at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Hixson Pineville, with the Rev.

Olin Jones officiating. Burial was in Richey Cemetery, Effie. Pallbearers were William D. Pegues III, Warren D. Pegues, Kirby Burnaman, James Merchant, Leon Deville and Jerry Tyler G.

Denise Vickers Rhonda Lynn Vickers Joint services for Gwenolyn Denise Vickers and Rhonda Lynn Vickers were at 2 p.m. Monday in Cypress Creek Church of Christ with the Revs. Carl Kitzmiller and Dennis LeDoux officiating. Burial was in Pecan Grove Cemetery, Pine Prairie, under direction of Hixson Bros. Pallbearers for Denise Vickers were Tim Johnson, Michael Yackera, Les Chaffin, Bo Clark, Arnold Johnson and Jamie Lan-drenau.

Pallbearers for Rhonda Vickers were Mike Johnson, Danny Dauzat, Wesley Saunders, Frankie Gotreaux, Jeff LeBlanc and Larry Parrot. I CjeetoA Don't Forget Mother's Day I n3 4m Mta ssu aw tw is this Sundav Mav 1 1 th i Alexandria Mall Open Monday thru Saturday 10 am to 9 pm MIU WWIIWVI lnW 1 1 1,1 I MocArthur Village Open Monday thru Saturday 1 0 am to 6 pm thuridays 'til 8 pm I rs Special Purchase SAVE 5.01 to 7.01 tp) i I 1 Ladies Jewelry 1 Loungewear tX lSNv I 15.00 to 23.00 Val. iU I Ck te ll 1 swhiir ,50 oo IfiR i lf-J Value 1 Delicate rose necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and stickpins in red or goldtone. Special Purchase Hair Ornaments 8 Jeweiry fe. OQ2.00 to 3.00 Vol.

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I Bead necklaces and earrings in bright white to compliment Mom's summer wardrobe. i 1 Auto Accident Victim In Critical Condition A father and son who were in a head-on collision Saturday near Woodworth remain in Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital. The father, Houston Vickers, 61, of Oakdale is listed in critical condition in intensive care. His son, Kenneth Vickers, 31, also of Oakdale is listed in fair condition.

Kenneth Vickers' daughters, Gwenolyn Denise, 16, and Rhonda Lynn, 14, died of injuries received in the accident. The family was taking Kenneth Vickers for medical treatment of injuries received in a motorcycle accident when the pickup they were riding in collided with a compact car driven by Stephen M. Breaux III, 24, of Houston, who also died from injuries. A passenger in the car Breaux was driving, Walter Simon, 21, of Houston was taken to New Orleans Charity Hospital for treatment of serious head injuries. Police said the driver of the pickup, Floyd Johnson, 43, of Oakdale veered acrosse the center line while driving at a high rate of speed and collided with Breaux' car.

Johnson was treated and released from Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital. Alexandrian Charged In Truck Theft Case The owner of Ducote's Body Shop in Alexandria, Lannote J. Ducote was arrested by State Police Monday and charged with six felony counts in connection with receiving, offering for resale and transferring of stolen vehicles. He also was charged with four misdemeanor counts in connection with the same incidents.

Ducote, 34, was arrested as a result of a joint investigation by State Police intelligence officers and Region 3 detectives, according to Region 3 spokesman. Also charged in connection with the same case was Gary W. Elliott, 33, of Alexandria. Elliott, arrested late last month, was charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. Two stolen pick-up trucks were recovered.

The investigation is continuing, according to the Region 3 spokesman. Sgt. David Rains said the investigation has been expanded state-wide. Five troopers have been assigned to the case fulltime. Additional arrests are expected.

1 Killed, 9 Injured In Fireworks Explosion SPANGLER, Pa. (UPI) A series of explosions ripped through a fireworks factory today, killing at least one person and injuring at least nine others. The blast occurred at the Terrizzi Fireworks in the Moss Creek Hill, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh. Bikinis, Hipsters, and Briefs SAVE 2.01 Terry Romper 8.00 Value C99 AtYrfit A 1. I SAVE 3.01 Ladies Baby Dolls 1 1 .00 Value y99 1 00 nylon baby dolls in an assortment of feminine styles.

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