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Show Page HERALD. Provo. Utah. Sunday. March 22-T- HE New Flu CDC Tracking Known- as A-Singa- pore - that." Federal health officials became aware of the changing flu virus several months ago and members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were informed earlier this year. At that time, little was known about the virus and a tentative decision was made to recommend continued use flu vaccine for the next of the 1981-8tall and winter season. The vaccine protects against flu and strains. In its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC said it had flu viruses from the received Far East and South America, with some of them resembling the strain. But. it said "there is no clear viruses, evidence of viruses. Dr Karl Kappus of the CDC's virology division said such changes in flu viruses sometimes presage major influenza epidemics in the I'nited States and other parts of the world because populations have little natural immunity to a new virus. Despite the virus change, CDC flu watchers were keeping a virus close check on the to detect any further changes. The viru. has been identified only in Asia and has not been seen in this country, which is experiencing its mildest influenza season in years. for antigenically save $15 Reg. 79.99 model 3121 now 6499: Celebrity III Air Ride canister needs no wheels or runners edge cleaning, big 12 qt disposable bag keeps suction power strong, 1.7 peak hp motor Comes with all attachments e save $25 achieving and being from re- C. Reg. 15499 model U4159 now 129.99: Decode 80 upright with superior top-flobag system maintains peak motor, edge-lighcleaning efficiency Powerful e carpet selector and 15 qt bag you change less t, tip-to- save Finds Excitement, er Steve Sullivan does when he gets a job is to make out a list of things he will need from his employer. A recent list included a 9mm handgun, a machine gun, smoke grenades and a grenade launcher. Sullivan's work is legal. He's a bodyguard. resiThe dent of this quiet community 40 miles north of San Francisco has traded a life of bruises, small fame and no pay cf a his bosses give him. But when he's working, he makes sure he doesn't look like the violent type. "I dress nice, I wear three-piecsuits with silk shirts and gold chains," he said. "I look just like a You don't businessman. know I have a 9 millimeter (handgun) in my pants and stars in my pocket." The stars Sule heavyweight boxer for the danger, exotic places and earnings of as much as $1,000 a day of his current craft. Sullivan serves as a "shield" for wealthy people, many of whom he concedes make their Besides money illegally. mastering weaponry, he occasionally must perform the kind of driving stunts seen on television detective shows and, of course, he sometimes still must use his fists. Sullivan (a professional pseudonym) gets jobs from New York to Los Angeles, and beyond the United States, where h? says life can be cheap for one in his profession. At and 210 pounds, e Sullivan is a black belt in the martial arts skill of Taekwondo. He can kill with his hands 1 fifth-degre- and feet, with exotic Oriental weapons or with Quik-Broo- pick-up- South triple-filtere- d America, but he did find handy there a trick he learned at the Bob Bon-dura- save ChaufSchool in Corporate enemies centuries ago. 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Kappus said preliminary information about suggests that the current flu vaccine, which probably will be recommended for next year, will continue to be protective against all known active strains of flu. The Every Hoover in stock included in our Stacks of Vacs sale this week the U S in past years. "You can clearly see the differences." said Kappus. 'The question is whether the virus will continue to drift and where it stops. Right now. noboby is certain of A new strain ATLANTA il'Pl an of Asian flu virus is developing event that could mean an upcoming but scientists major epidemic sav that there was no evidence yet of increased outbreaks. The national Centers for Disease Control said the strain, dubbed represents an antigenic flu drift " from previous i 14. 1982 10-9- Shop Monday-FridaClosed Sunday. y bump Sullivan's limo off the road and down into a ditch), and as they were about to touch us I jammed on the brakes and did a reverse-180- . , Saturday 10-6- . "Bondurant (at the driving school) tries to record company ex- force us off the road and ecutive who "didn't need teaches us to stay on a bodyguard," to the without letting the cars more trying, such as touch at all. I can handle shielding a "gem anything from a limo to a merchant" in Colombia. sports car." "Colombia was like the Another of Sullivan's Old West." Sullivan said. unusual South American "You don't carry your came on wallet; you don't wear experiences when he another job. your watch. And there watched his employers was a lot of money down sweat out an almost-botchethere. I was in a room delivery of with over $50 million of something expensive to coke (cociane) and someone important. probably in excess of $50 He said the something million cash. But when I'm working, I'm just a expensive was a suitcase bodyguard. I don't care full of sapphires worth Sullivan what's going on, I'm just $380,000. protected the suitcase un doing my job." An attorney Sullivan til it was put on a plane to keeps on retainer has told Miami, then the cargo him he would be immune was three davs late hit from prosecution as a ting its destination. d Pregnanf Woman Determined To Training Begin(UPI)Police want really - A 27- COLUMBUS, Ohio woman is determined to begin training as a police officer, despite a police union official's fear her pregnancy will endanger her, her unborn year-ol- d child, her instructors and other recruits. "I don't object but I have some concerns." Dewey R. Stokes, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said Thursday. who is 4'a But Diane Barrow-Hollimonths pregnant and scheduled to training class Monbegin the day, says she just wants to become a police officer. Her baby is due about the time the course ends. said police academy officials could not guarantee her a spot in the later class. Ms. Barrow-Holli- s "I was told they cannot guarantee me anything." she said. "I was faced with either giving up my appointment or else giving it my best shot now. It's one Judge Rules thing I bad and I had to go ahead because I might not see another chance." "She's going in with a handicap," Stokes said. "It's like having someone go in there knowing they have a heart murmur. Some things have to be conlike physical fitness (acsidered tivities) she may or 'may not be permitted by her doctor." Assistant Columbus Safety Director Charles Wenner would not comment on Stokes' concerns but said, "I would guess she's been appointed through all TT t ! p f- V ; yj the proper procedures. It's her perogative to do anything she wants." Stokes also said Ms. Barrow-Hollipresence in the class "may put her instructors undet undue stress" and "some police officers may be placed in " jeopardy vV B s' l Peg. 35.88 Type A fits uprights. Concept One, case of 36 said city officials and the Police Department should have given an opportunity to Ms. Barrow-Holli- s enter next year's training class. Stokes His mother Polly praised the ruling as "something that gives Jim the rights other people have; something that doesn't set him apart." Little Falls police had threatened to ticket Jimmy last October after receiv-in- g complaints that he had been popp ing on Reg. 21.48 Type C fits bottom-filuprights, case of 48 Reg. 21.48 Type D fits Diol-a- matic uprights, case of 36 a top speed of 4 mph. If Jimmy wanted to continue driving on streets, police said, he would have to install a horn and lights on his wheelchair and get a motor vehicle license. Until Nov. 16. when Jimmy's attorneys won a temporary injunction, he was virtually sequestered at home by the police view that his wheelchair as a motor vehicle. Little Falls, a central Minnesota prairie town of about 7,000 people, has few sidewalks and few of them have wMiim 24 HOUr Toil-Fre- e Direct Dial Shipping Salt Lake .r "i j 1 2.89 1 2.89 Reg. 21.48 Type E fits cassettes, case of 36 12.89 Reg. 53.88 Type H fits Celebrity canisters, case of 36 32.33 Reg. 23.88 Type 501 fits other make uprights, cose of 36 has 21.93 l Reg. 21.48 Type J fits Constellation canisters, case of 48 wheelchair, which curb cuts allowing for wheelchair accessibility, Jimmy said. "When I got that (warning), I was spitting tacks I was so mad." Jimmy said. "Wouldn't you be mad if they said because you have brown eyes you can't go out of your yard?" Nevertheless, Jimmy holds no grudge against the police. case top-fil- In Wheelchair Driving Case his wheelies - Save 40 on all genuine Hoover bags by the in Boy's Favor A judge MINNEAPOLIS (UPI) ruled that a boy can, drive his wheelchair wherever he wants despite police threats to ticket him for not having a motor vehicle license. Jimmy Veeser should be considered a pedestrian' when in his motorized wheelchair, not the driver of a motor vehicle. Morrison County District Judge Charles Kennedy said in a ruling st week in Little Falls. "I was thrilled," Jimmy said at the University of Minnesota Hospital where he is receiving treatment for a degenerative skin disease, "I was higher than a kite." J f - .1 2.89 14.33 iiiihZ Utah (outside SIC) UOO-662-901- Weern US or write ZCMI. Salt Lake City. Utah 8413 |