2 Friday, November 1, 1974 University Daily Kansar Nixon's life signs improve From the Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif.-Former President Richard M. Nixon's personal doctor, John C. Lumgren, said yesterday that Nixon's vital signs had become nearly normal, but that Nixon wasn't yet out of danger. Lungren said fluctuations in Nixon's hemoglobin level probably weren't caused by internal bleeding, as had been reported earlier. James A. Harper, a surgeon at the University of Texas Medical Center, Nixon could remain on the critical list from 24 to 72 more hours. Lungren said the low hemoglobin count had been combated by whole blood transfusion. Magruder testifies From the Associated Press WASHINGTON- Jeb Stuart Magruder testified yesterday that although former Atten, Gen. John Mitchell had given his unenthusiastic approval for the Watergate burglar, Mitchell had asked a week later why so much money was required by the man who had been planning the burglar, G. Gordon Liddy. Magruder he said had told Mitchell the $250,000 request "in was effect front money" to purchase equipment and materials needed to dismantle the Sloan, treasurer of the Committee to Re-elect the President, to give Liddy what he asked. The courtroom was rife with reports that John D. Ehrlichman's lawyers would ask for a delay, a move to California or a mistral in case former President Richard M. Nixon is unable to testify. Marines storm prison From the Associated Press THE HAGUE, the Netherlands—In abling grenade and gunfire assault, 32 Dutch martines overpowered four armed convicts and freed 15 unarmed hostages yesterday from the Sche venening Prison chapel, 34 civilians killed in a raid on the building wanted to frighten the convicts to hell." One of the hostages, the Rev. Antonius de Bot, said, "The 'convicts as well as the authorities played with our lives.' The 15-minute assault was planned to the second. The marines burned through steel doors in 10 seconds while others threw rocks into the corridors through the windows. The convicts surrendered without a fight. Farm prices up 4% From the Associated Press WASHINGTON - In a frontal assault on economic bad news the Ford administration yesterday urged farmers, consumers and middlemen to quit pointing fingers and work together to solve inflation woes and the business slump. Meanwhile, the government reported that the prices of raw farm products had jumped four per cent in the last month, and the Civil Aeronautics Board had authorized airlines to raise ticket prices four per cent. In New York the Department of Commerce reported that retail sales for the last week in October had been a seasonally adjusted $10.56 billion, eight per cent above last year. Sales gains among the nationwide retailers were up as much as 21 per cent. Phone rates rise 7.25% From the Associated Press JUNCTION CITY—The president of the United Telephone Co. of Kansas said he was dismayed and appalled when the Kansas Corporation Commission allowed United only a 7.25 percent rate increase. The commission's own expert said a rate of return of 9.4 per cent was justified, the president, C.D. Ehinger, said. Dale Saffelt, chairman of the corporation commission, said the increase asked by the company would have boosted the average customer's bill by $34 a year, and the increase granted would mean an increase of about $2.50. We're sure... Do you have a question about the duties of the Douglas County Register of Deeds office? Or perhaps about Wanda Fendley, her campaign, qualifications, experience, or platform? We want to answer your questions, because we know that if the voters of Douglas County have all the facts, they'll elect Wanda Fendley for Register of Deeds. We want to help. Got a question? Write to: Responsible County Government, Box 3115, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Paid for by Citizens for Responsible County Government, Martha Parker, Chairman. VAN HEUSEN A two-pound premature infant is born in rural Kansas. His battle for life ends in route to an intensive care unit because the baby was severely injured wasn't sufficient to keep him alive. Infant care centers progenv of Med Center By PAULA JOLLY Kansas City Reporter A diabetic woman gives birth to a stillborn baby. If the birth had been a few days earlier, the infant might have survived. Howard A. Fox, associate professor of pediatrics at the KU Medical Center, is working to upgrade the quality and accessibility of newborns and pregnant women in Kansas. These examples illustrate some of the problems that occur among the 30,000 births a year in Kansas. Of the infants born, about one-third are preterm and need care. Five per cent need intensive care. "We're also trying to improve the quality of survival for those kids who are going to survive, but who are going to be handicapped in some way," Fox said. "What is done on the first day of life for a newborn really determines his whole productivity and creativity and contribution to society for an entire lifetime." Primary care centers offer regular maternity services. At these, decisions are made on any special treatment needed by newborns and expectant mothers. Staff members also decide whether an infant may be transferred to a secondary care center. Fox's program, which started a few months ago, includes three types of infant foods. Secondary care centers have facilities for intermediate levels of infant illness. Tertiary care centers for acutely ill infants are at the Medical Center and in Wichita. Each center has a newborn intensive care unit (ICU) specially designed to treat babies with ultrasound or ultraminaturized monitoring equipment and a nurse for nearly every infant. Another feature is two $65,000 infant ICU vans for transporting seriously ill ICU nurses to the tertiary centers. The vans will be staffed with a physician-nurse team specially trained in newborn intensive care. The teams will take ICU treatment to community hospitals within a 100-mile radius of Wichita and Kansas City. "The medical center's van is still being paid for by Kansans for Senator Dole, Bob Wells, Chairman box 1338, Topeka, Kansas DOLE:Experience BOB The Craig-Pioneer 3108 deluxe car storeo ~ underdash mount 79.95 net He said Wichita's van was already in service and had made about 20 trips. The Craig-Pioneer 3123 hump mount car stereo 89.95 net 8 Track Car Stereo Specials built and should be ready by midwinter," Fox said. 4 FREE SPEAKERS Wed., Oct. 30 thru Sat., Nov. 9 (chole of 2 pair Craig 9403 surface mount or 2 pair Craig 9404 flush mount) (total value of snakers $25.90 with either of the above this week! Craig 9404 flush mount) (total value of speakers $25.90) THE STEREO STORE UDIOTRONICS 928 Mass. 843-8500 The program also will have a WATS line connected to the offices of Medical Center infant care specialists. Physicians in the region can contact us or consult with specialists on this line. A diabetic is an example of a high-risk mother, Fox said. A diabetic woman's baby may die near the end of pregnancy, and therefore the baby is usually delivered early. However, if the infant is delivered too early, its lungs may not be developed enough and respiratory distress may occur, he said. Fox said the program was unique because it included a statewide organization attempt and an extensive educational campaign. An important aspect of the program is a statewide campaign to educate medical personnel in the care of newborns and high-risk mothers. "Infant care specialists are teaching out in the community hospitals, and we're bringing doctors and nurses to the medical center to teach them," Fox said. "Obstetricians are also dealing with their counterparts in the community, to define the criteria of referral of high-risk mothers." "We made real progress," Fox said, but as far as a total job we still have a long way to go. Fox estimated that it would take five years to fully develop the program. The program is funded by a $305,000 Kansas Regional Medical Program grant. Fox said the National Foundation (March of the Department) also would support, the DEK program. JAYHAWK SPECIAL on football game days Schooners ... 55c Draws . . . . . . . . 25° Tall Cans . . . . . . . 50 $ ^{c} $ at 1017 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. irreverent." —Bruce Williamson-PLAYBOY MAGAZINE "Insanely funny, outrageous and PEEK IT'S SURVIVAL OF THE FIERCEST. 7:30 & 9:50 AND THE FUNNIEST. 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