The cost of medical progress text analysis
A Times editorial by Harry Schwartz argues that medical progress poses ethical and economic tensions. It cites Karen Quinlan’s case and Teddy DeVita to illustrate limits on life-extending tech, questions hospital resource allocation, and scrutinizes Medicare Medicaid funding for costly tools like CT scanners amidst rising demand and public policy debate.
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Teddy DeVita
Dr. DeVita
Karen Quinlan
Washington
Blue Cross
Firemen Drill Under Moon at Mt Anthony High
At Mt Anthony High School forty firefighters drilled against a brick wall. They scaled a 100 foot ladder under spotlights to view the moon and town lights. They practiced jumping into a life net held by helpers as a bespectacled man watched intently.
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Mt. Anthony High School
A Little Man Reaches for Stars in Fire Drill Story
A performer crouches atop a ladder during a fire drill and regales an audience with a tale as a bow of stars glitters behind him. He discards his glasses, which a spectator in a red jacket catches. He repeats a graceful leap and storytelling routine, seeming both intimate with the crowd and exalted by the moment.
Letters To The Banner On Revolution And the Human Quest
The poem asks about collective upheaval and personal responsibility in history. It ponders what drives societies to seek change, the costs paid, and the individual role in solving mysteries and freeing what people hold dear. It speaks to striving beings facing vast challenges.
Rainbow of Promise and Freedom in a Distant Bay
A reflective poem by Eleanor B. Smith of Shaftsbury contemplates storms and dreams, urging steadfastness amid uncertainty. It speaks of ballast for journeying souls, a rainbow of promise today, and seeking freedom through a guiding Master toward harmony and eternal day.
Christ Walked From the Tomb A Bennington Convalescent Note
Mary wept at the tomb as a small bird sang trumpet notes at a bloom sprayed scene. The verse recalls the crucified and the risen Christ while noting Helena Shevlen Moore at Bennington Convalescent Center.
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Mary
Christ
Eastertide Greeting From Arlington
Eastertide to the editor expresses bright promises of resurrected dreams as birds return in joyous song and the earth awakens in harmony with nature. The poem invokes divine love and resurrection and closes with a blessing for joy and peace through Christ. Rock R. Rogers signs from Arlington.
Arlington community notes and events in brief
More than 100 Democrats form a Young Democratic club with R Emmet Smith as president and John L Canfield as first vice president. The Bennington Girls club rehearses The Showoff led by Frederick Welling. The Elks mark the end of Lent with secretive singing plans. Zoning explained by Payson R Webber for Rutland Chamber. Community Chest surpasses goal at 29,465 dollars. Arlington PTA hosts art display with Irving Fineman as guest speaker on children's expression. Taconic Racing posts 270000 net income on 4.4 million gross for last year. Manchester town office lighting fixture wired. A 54171 bus contract to Wilson Ford for nine buses. bid praised as favorable. Historical timelines note 1861 Lincoln war message, 1865 Lincoln death, 1912 Titanic sinking, 1975 Cambodia near-end. Governor Jerry Brown profiled on political approach and new theme Less is more.
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Arlington
R. Emmet Smith
John L. Canfield
Thomas Delaney
Mary Tynan
Mary Thompson
Is Jerry Brown Serious About Running for President
In a candid interview Jerry Brown questions the value of programmatic politics and argues that leadership comes from simple, honest action rather than grand promises. He cites his frugal lifestyle and tight budgets while acknowledging national interest and a possible role in a future campaign. He suggests a campaign emerging from the West could spread, asserting the task is serious.
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By Harry Schwartz
New York Times News Service
New York
Congress
Miss Quinlan
New Jersey Supreme Court
Bethesda
National Cancer Institute
DeVita
Teddy
Vincent T. DeVita Jr
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Harry Schwartz
the Times
Judson Brown
Eleanor B. Smith
Shaftsbury
Helena Shevlen Moore
Bennington Convalescent Center
Rock R. Rogers
Tom
Bennington Girls Club
George Kelly
Frederick Welling
North Bennington
Welling
Elks
Robert E. Cummings
Payson R. Webber
Chamber of Commerce
Rutland
City of
John B. Harte
Arlington Parent-Teacher Association
Memorial School
Irving Fineman
Taconic Racing and Breeding Association
Green Mountain Racetrack
Manchester
Samuel Ogden Jr
Wilson Ford
Bennington
Howard F. Kelley
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Newfoundland
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Robert Frost
Jerry Brown
Gov. Brown
Sacramento
Calif
By Anthony Lewis
Brown
John F. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Gov
N.O.W
Catamount
Catamount National Bank
Bennington Plaza
Putnam Square
Brattleboro
Manchester Center
West Dover
Vermont
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