Hospital costs climb as admin bills drive up expenses
Editorial notes hospital costs rising faster than inflation with a one day hospital rate around 83 dollars and seven day stays. It cites that over one third of costs stem from administration and that computerizing finances could trim expenses, with executives urging board support for investment.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Hospital Financial Association
R. James Macaleer
Shared Medical Systems
Macaleer
Betsy’s Bits N Pieces Rainproof Woodland Tree House
A Baytown Sun reader recalls testing an aluminum roof and plastic side protection in a 12 by 12 tree house built among four trees in the Big Thicket. Six sleepers wake to unexpected rain noise at 5 30 am while enjoying dry shelter and a Swiss Family Robinson inspired hideaway.
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Baytown Sun
Pendable
Baytown
Letter criticizing fire department criticisms
The author questions W M Hoover's letter about the fire chief and operations. He argues citizens should question city departments funded by taxes and challenges the letter writer’s expertise and benefits received.
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the Sun
W. M. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Fire Department
Sam L. Castillo
Bayway Drive
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on time and tone in daily life
A short humor column jokes about punctuality at work and social timing. It notes the difference between being on time and showing up, using light quips about singing the blues and a Saturday night bash to illustrate the idea. It references Salt talks in a playful, skeptical tone.
Diverticulosis Common Yet Often Silent
Dear Dr. Lamb explains diverticulosis, its large intestine pockets called diverticula, and that most people have no symptoms. Regular bowel habits, high fiber diets, and avoiding irritants help. no medicine dissolves pockets, and treatment mirrors constipation management.
Bible Verse Proclaims Hope for the Righteous
The verse from Proverbs 10 28 declares that the hope of the righteous brings gladness while the expectation of the wicked ends in perish.
North Vietnamese favor McGovern but expect Nixon re election
U S officials quote Hanoi saying they would prefer to negotiate with George McGovern if he won the presidency as he might pull U S forces from Vietnam and free prisoners. They expect Nixon to win re election though and fear renewed Saigon backing if Thieu presses for intervention. The embargoed report notes possible rapid prisoner releases with a McGovern victory and details on missing Americans and river dikes discussions.
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Washington
U.S
Nixon
George McGovern
Paris
McGovern
Vietnam
Saigon
Richard Nixon
Hanoi
Indochina
Thieu
North Vietnam
Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
CIA
Moscow
Peking
Baytown Sun Classified and Publishing Details
Baytown Sun shows staff roles including Director Dwight Moody and Retail Manager Sean Brown. It notes publication location 131 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with subscription rates of 2.15 per month and 328.80 per year, and states association and reprint rights with The Associated Press credits.
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Paul Putman
Dwight Moody
Sean Brown
Tenco Ball
Baytown
Texas Post Office
Aneay
Ft. Gay
Sungays
Memorial Drive
Tenas
P.O
Bay
Carrel
General Gdertisng Service
Coastal Publications
Associated Press
Orgin
Beret
Bergin
Diana
Mysterious SIDS remains leading infant killer in U S
The article explains SIDS strikes about 10,000 U.S. infants annually, mostly 2 to 3 months old, and proves baffling to doctors. It notes various theories from viruses to airway spasms, while stating many suspected causes have been discarded and even doctors cannot reliably prevent or predict SIDS.
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United States
Seattle
Wash
National Foundation For
Nfsids
Understanding SIDS and Its Aftermath for Families
The text explains SIDS causes are not suffocation or heredity and babies die within seconds often during sleep. It discusses emotional toll on families, misnaming by officials, and the need for autopsies, counseling, and community support. It promotes a life saving page book and urges seeking help after loss.
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Abraham Bergman
NFSID
SIDS
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