Medical Personnel Have Rural Allergy
Editorial notes a shortage of rural medical staff nationwide and cites Maryland official Dr. Brett Lazar urging Congress to address the critical need for rural healthcare staffing. The piece frames the issue as an allergy among medical personnel to rural locations and calls for action to expand rural care access.
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Fred Whissel
National Hospital
Congress
Maryland
Brett Lazar
National Association of County Health Officials
Shortage of medical staff plagues Appalachian Ohio areas
The Ohio Office of Appalachia warns of ongoing physician nurse and allied personnel shortages in 28-county Appalachian Ohio. Federal aid funds the Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Service, but expiration next June threatens viability. National debates in Congress consider scholarships and loan forgiveness to place more doctors in shortage areas, with NHSC programs and state funding sharing the burden.
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Ohio Office of Appalachia
Ohio
Appalachian
Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development
Office of Appalachia
Appalachian Ohio
Southeastern Ohio
Congress
U.S. Senate
House
Subcommittee On Health
National Health Service Corps
NHSC
Ford Approval Drops In Gallup Poll Findings
George Gallup reports a 21 point drop in President Ford's approval from 71 percent after taking office to 50 percent in the latest poll. Disapproval rose to 28 percent as undecided held at 22 percent, with approval influenced by Nixon pardon and economic remarks.
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Princeton
N. J
Ford
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Will Rogers on Sundays and preachers fronting politics
Will Rogers quips after listening to the World Series on radio that Sunday leaves him with four preachers in different places. He jokes two save Republicans and two save Democrats, noting he will get consideration only after Election Day.
Ford approval shaped by economy and Nixon pardon
Gallup analysis shows economic downturn and Ford's Nixon pardon fueled Democratic disapproval while Republicans remained supportive. Independents lean toward approval. younger adults favor Ford more than older groups. Findings based on 1,527 interviews from Sept 27–30 across 300 localities.
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Ford
Democratic Party
Ohio secretary of state race centers on chicken caper
In Columbus the contest for Ohio secretary of state pits 68 year old incumbent Ted W. Brown, in office since 1951, against a Democratic challenger who frames the campaign around youth and experience, with the voter stakes unfolding amid party lines and policy debates.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ted W. Brown
Ohio senate race frames secretary of state issues
Ohio's Tony Hall and incumbent Frank Brown clash over election oversight. Hall, 32 and a first term senator from Dayton, accuses Brown of partisan handling of the Rhodes fundraiser probe, while Brown touts a 24 year record and robust agency operations. Hall advocates broader voter registration. Brown opposes door to door efforts.
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Tony P. Hall
Dayton
Brown
Rhodes
Ohio Democratic Party
Ohio
Hall
Rockefeller philanthropy and power in American society
The piece argues Rockefeller wealth and philanthropy shape public perception and politics. It notes gifts like the William Rowan donation influence influence and potential conflicts of interest at the Port Authority, while praising management behind both Rockefeller’s image and the telephone industry.
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Rockefeller
Jane Fonda
Rockefellers
Anthony Lewis
New York Times
William Rowan
Nixon
New York Port Authority
Rowan
Kennedy Brothers
Boston
Port Authority
Buckley Jr. Inspires Quiet, Provocative Brio in Readings
William J. Buckley Jr. delivers a brisk, bracing talk that blends sharp wit with principled argument. The essayist and commentator frames contemporary politics with distinctive conservatism and a call for clear moral purpose.
Kissinger Says He Will Not Be Superman Anymore
A humorous interview depicts Henry Kissinger signaling an end to his superhero image. He cites media scrutiny and a desire to spend more time with Nancy, while acknowledging the burden of public expectations. The piece recalls Nixon's resignation and ends with a playful skyward sighting labeled Kissinger.
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Washington
Henry Kissinger
Superman
Henry
White House
Nancy
House
Senate
Nixon
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Debs
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James A. Rhodes
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