Lung disease cost in billions yearly
A Blue Cross Association study estimates 1970 U.S. costs from smoking related lung disease at about 1.5 billion in doctor visits, hospital care, and lost earnings. Emphysema affected 1.3 million Americans with 1970 expenses of 42.2 million to private physicians and 103.5 million for hospitalization. The report notes significant mortality and spending on drugs and research. It calls for further study comparing total smoking related costs to tobacco revenues and discusses tax options.
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Washington
UPI
Blue Cross Association
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
National Center For Health Statistics
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Gary Hart
D-Corp
Blue Cross
Hearst Admits Bombing Sheriffs Cars in 1975
Patricia Hearst admits taking part in the bombing of two Marin County sheriffs patrol cars at the Marin Civic Center parking lot. She says she was present but did not throw the bombs and hopes to testify against three associates. authorities say other undisclosed incidents may exist.
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San Francisco
UPI
Patricia Hearst
Marin County
Bruce Bales
Miss Hearst
Marin Civic Center
Golden Gate Bridge
Reagan cites Panama Canal as part of U S in Texas speech
Ronald Reagan campaigns in Texas asserting the Panama Canal is as much a part of the United States as Alaska and the Louisiana Purchase. He accuses Ford of delaying treaty talks and notes inconsistency with Panama ownership statements. Carter lists two dozen potential running mates and keeps options open for negotiations. Humphrey Energy shift at editor event.
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Reagan
Panama Canal
U.S
Carter
United Press International
Ronald Reagan
Texas
United States
Louisiana
Chase
Alaska
Ford
Austin
House
Republic of Panama
White House
Ron Nelsen
Jimmy Carter
CBS
Henry Jackson
Morris Udall
Frank Church
American Society of Newspaper Editors
NBC
Hubert Humphrey
Washington
Nelsen
Panama
Ellsworth Bunker
Canal
Dallas
Nessen
Maine governor earns new tire amid thrift spree
In Augusta, Maine, the Legislature playfully cited Gov. James B. Longley’s thriftiness, ordering tire replacement for his eight year old Plymouth. The incident sparked laughter as Rep. Gould issued a repair directive and the governor received a brand new radial tire amid questions of pay deals.
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Augusta
Maine
Longley
Bennington Banner Classified Rates and Contact Info
Bennington Banner lists delivery and subscription rates including home delivery 15c per issue and 4.40 per month. Mail rates apply within a 50 mile radius and all Vermont with 3 months for 9 dollars and 1 year for 36 dollars, with U S rates of 9 75 for 3 months and 39 for 1 year.
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Bennington Banner
Main St
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corp
United Press International
New York Times Service
Matthews, Shannon & Cullen, Inc
Vermont
U.S
Muskie Eases Pressure on Carter Front-Runner Status
Sen. Edmund Muskie says press has blown Carter ethnic purity remark out of proportion and that the comment should not end Carter’s presidential bid. Muskie notes media scrutiny intensifies for front-runners and recalls the New Hampshire crying incident that affected his own campaign four years ago.
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Nashville
Tenn
UPI
Edmund Muskie
Jimmy Carter
Maine Democrat
New Hampshire
William Loeb
Muskie
Carter
Georgia
Hearst charges false according to Harrises
William and Emily Harris face 19 new charges tied to the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst and a possible murder count. Hearst, reportedly cooperating with FBI and prosecutors, may testify against the Harrises to seek immunity and reduce her own sentence. The Hearst and Harris cases remain linked but severance could set separate trial dates.
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Hearst
Harrises
Los Angeles
UPI
William
Emily Harris
Patricia Hearst
Miss Hearst
FBI
Harris
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William Proxmire
Dwis
Proxmire
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inquiry
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Doraro
U.S.A
Lira
Rome Stock Exchange
Bank of Italy
Italy
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City
Mel
Tire
Thrifty Longley
Harvey Johnson
Ralph Lowe
Lenox
Lenox & Bennington
Bone Heese
Donadtropa Hall Bounty the Flower Magic Garden
Quakertown
Memree
Pattern Blue Brewer
Deaden Os Fall Bounty Fire Flower
Shaye Garcons Percusseat
Jeertown Saps
Smit Sprite LF
Veer Harvest Spare
Bun
Sen
Loeb
Jane
Kqed-Tv
Sacramento
Alameda County
Lowell Jensen
Critie
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Shaftsbury
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Neapier
Lenox, Mass
Benningtow, UT
Evans’ News
Evans’ News Inc
Main Street
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