Americans Heating Health Costs Shift in 1988 Spending
Health Affairs researchers Levit Freeland and Waldo report 1988 health care spending at nearly 540 billion dollars, about 11 percent of GNP, with private sources covering 312 billion and consumers paying 113 billion out of pocket. Government contributions totaled 228 billion, and per capita spending reached 2124 dollars.
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United States
Levit
Health Affairs
Mark Freeland
Dan Waldo
Heat wave prompts water restrictions across regions
Humidity and high pressure over Aiken keep temperatures above 105 heat index with chances of thunderstorms. Water districts from Beech Island to Langley urge conservation, odd/even lawn watering, and limits as residents stay hydrated and cool during extended heat.
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Aiken
Ater
Beech Island
Talatha
New Ellenton
Jackson
Breezy Hill Water and Sewer Company
Jackson Public Works Department
Salley
Salley Public Works Department
Edgefield Water and Sewer Authority
Langley Water and Sewer District
Growth hormone study shows reversal of aging signs
Dr Daniel Rudman led VA hospitals in Milwaukee and Chicago tests on 12 men ages 61 to 81 with growth hormone deficiency. Over six months, injections increased muscle mass thickened skin reduced fat, reversing an estimated 20 years of aging. Findings published in New England Journal of Medicine.
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Milwaukee
Daniel Rudman
Veterans’ Hospitals
Chicago
New England Journal of Medicine
Rudman
Veterans Administration Medical Center
North
Clement J. Zablocki VA
Medical College of Wisconsin
Salters consider private club plan after civil rights ruling
The Salters settled a suit under the Civil Rights Act by agreeing not to discriminate and to post notices if reopening or starting a public establishment. They still own the Buffalo Room and Seven Gables Lodge, now on the market for 1.7 million dollars, with negotiations slow and a possible shift to private club operations discussed.
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Salters
Justice Department
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Yellow Pages
Salter
Seven Gables Lodge
Hough
Graybill
Buffalo Room
Mitchell Seeks Votes While Endorsed by Salter Controversy
South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Theo Mitchell accepts an endorsement from Bruce Salter, former Buffalo Room owner who lost a liquor license for refusing black customers. Salter explains he is not racist and will vote for Mitchell, while Campbell notes the incident amid new race based public place discrimination laws. Mitchell calls Salter endorsement a sign of possible attitudinal growth in the state.
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Columbia
Bruce Salter
North Augusta
Salter
Mitchell
Theo Mitchell
Carroll Campbell
South Carolina
State Senate
Pepper
Buffalo Room
Rose
Campbell
Jackson and New Ellenton Council Meetings Tonight
Jackson Town Council meets Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in Town Hall 129 Charles St. New Ellenton City Council also meets at 7 p.m. tonight in Town Hall.
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Jackson Town Hall
Charles St
New Ellenton
Town Hall
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