HONG KONG- TYPE FLU SWEEPING GUYANA
(Guyana Graphic January 24, 1969)
A virus bearing the symptoms of the much dreaded Hong Kong Flu is now sweeping hundreds of Guyanese off their feet and forcing them into bed with excruciating pains to the joints.The virus section of the Central Medical Laboratory is currently engaged in carrying out tests to confirm whether the growing number of flu victims have been infected by the Hong Kong flu virus.
One well informed and reliable source in the Government medical services said that in his opinion the flu had reached “epidemic proportions.”
Circulars have been sent to Doctors at Government Hospitals and also those in private practice, seeking their cooperation in supplying blood samples and “throat washings” of patients for laboratory tests.
It is estimated that an average of 150 to 200 persons including children are being treated daily for flu by Doctors in the Government service and in private practice in Georgetown.
In the Bartica area the flu epidemic is raging.
The Government Medical Officer there Dr. Vishnu Cheddi said yesterday that well over 1000 persons had already been treated and there had been some very serious cases.
During the day Dr. Cheddi obtained the services of a plane and flew to Issano 120 miles away to treat patients.
No deaths have been reported and serious cases are being given antibiotic drugs while those not seriously affected are advised to use certain sulpha drugs and to stay in bed.

MEASLES DEATH IS REPORTED
(Guyana Graphic May 10, 1969)
One child has died and several others have been affected by a reported outbreak of measles at St. Francis Mission in the Mahaicony River.
Moses Headley an Amerindian died yesterday and many other children at the mission are said to be in a serious condition.
The Ministry of Health has been informed of the situation and an emergency team headed by a doctor is being sent to the area, Government sources said.

RADIO LICENCE DODGERS FINED A TOTAL OF $635
(Guyana Graphic June 6, 1969)
Magistrate Winslow McWilliams of the Traffic Court yesterday devoted his entire day to dealing with radio licenses dodgers and fined 127 persons who appeared before him a total of $635.
Those who appeared before the Magistrate included an ex-international Guyanese cricketer, a retired school master, housewives and city businessmen.
In the case of a Doctor at the Georgetown Hospital, Defence Counsel pointed out that the medical officer had recently qualified and returned home.
He added that a relative had given him the radio but he did not realise that it was not working or that a licence had not been taken out for it.
This was however done after the licensing officer visited him.
The Doctor was reprimanded and discharged.
An American Clergyman who pleaded guilty said that he was not aware that a license had to be taken out.
He said that it was the first time that he had been approached about a license for his radio since he arrived in the country two years ago.

DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE
Dracula has risen from the grave. “Never has one man’s mastery over women been so completely overpowering and completely terrifying “You just can’t keep a good man down. Christopher Lee. Your blood will boil. “Curse of Frankenstein” Strand- Today 1-4.45-8.30; 16 years and over.

GIFT OF MARMITE TO THE HOSPITAL
(Guyana Graphic February 5, 1969)
Mr. D. Walker and executive of Marmite UK Limited who arrived here recently will present a gift of marmite to the Georgetown Hospital this morning.
The gift comprising hundreds of pounds of marmite will be received by Mr. Chetram Singh Hospital Administrator.
Arrangements for the presentation were made the local agents Davson’s Agencies Limited.

SPECIAL STAMPS IN HONOUR OF PHAGWAH
(Guyana Graphic January 26, 1969)
Guyana will issue a set of colourful stamps in honor of Phagwah 1969.
The new stamps are due for release on February 19 in good time for Phagwah day on March 4 which is a national holiday.
First day covers are under preparations for release on the same day as the special commemorative stamps.
Colored proofs of the new stamps have been shown to representatives of the Hindu organisations.
These organisations have since congratulated the Post Office on its decision to issue the stamps and have expressed the view that they would be a success on the stamp market.

MALE TEACHERS WEARING SHIRT-JACS
(Guyana Graphic September 19th 1969)
The majority of the male teachers in primary schools in West Demerara are wearing shirt -jacs in school since the reopening of the Christmas term.
The headmasters of these schools have given the approval for their staff to adopt this new mode of dress.
Most of the teachers are satisfied:”It is most relaxing,” they say.

100 MEN CARRYING THE FIGHT AFGAINST YELLOW FEVER
(Guyana Graphic September 20, 1969)

The fight against the yellow fever carrying mosquito yesterday moved into top gear with more than 100 men spraying yards, drains drums and other places which it was felt could encourage mosquito breeding.
T. A. Egbert, Principal Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health said that all the insecticides for the country-wide fight against yellow fever carriers had arrived and the men had already begun work in Georgetown and the outlying districts.
He went on to say that a large quantity of the equipment needed for the programme had already arrived and more was expected from the United Kingdom shortly.
He said that after the team completed operations in Georgetown and the neighboring districts it would move on to other areas including Berbice and Essequibo.
He added that the programme would last for three to four years during which it was expected that the yellow fever carrier would be completely wiped out.

STEVEDORES CAUGHT WITH BRASSIERES FINED $50
(Guyana Graphic March 20,1969)
Magistrate Dhan Jhappan yesterday warned stevedores that he would send them to prison for unlawful possession in future.
He said that they had no right to steal as they received good wages.
The Magistrate issued the warning before imposing a fine of $50 on Brentnol Baird who had pleaded guilty to unlawful possession.
Baird was held up on the waterfront by a Constable who saw him looking bulky about the waist.
Two brassieres were found in his possession when he was searched.

(Clifford Stanley can be reached to discuss any of the foregoing articles at cliffantony@gmail.com or cell phone # 694 0913)