Malpractice Insurance Crisis in Rhode Island
A damage suit accuses four insurers of a conspiracy in malpractice coverage in Rhode Island where eight doctors and seven patients are represented. Claims-made policies spark doctor strikes. neurosurgeons and anesthesiologists face 15 percent higher premiums. Gov. Noel's study commission temporary truce. New Hampshire acts to form a joint underwriting association to provide malpractice insurance.
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Rhode Island
Leonard Decof
Stephen Hoye
Rhode Island Medical Society
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
State Insurance Department
Fraser
St. Paul
Maine
James Longley
Gerard Conley
Portland
Vermont
James A. Guest
Argonaut Insurance Company
Menlo Park
Calif
Guest
Massachusetts
Paul
Argonaut Insurance
Argonaut
Doctor links long hair to whiplash surge nationwide
A chiropractor in San Francisco warns that long hair drives young people to jerk and snap their heads causing whiplash and headaches. The claim ties to a spike in spinal injuries amid claims of doomed neck syndrome and pinched nerves.
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San Francisco
UPI
Thomas Turley
Britons Likely To Back Market Membership Vote
London voters face a national referendum on staying in the European Community as Prime Minister Harold Wilson campaigns for a Yes. Both sides predict victory amid Britain's worst crisis in 30 years and debates on jobs prices independence and sovereignty.
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London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Britain
United Kingdom
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Labor
Ford urges ERA ratification at Susan Ford graduation
Washington President Ford told Susan Ford and 73 other Holton Arms graduates they enter a new era for women in America and urged ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. He described ERA as equal rights and responsibilities, noted Susan’s gown and muskrat coat, and that several graduates will attend formerly all male universities and pursue careers once closed to women.
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UPI
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America
U.S
Holton Arms School
Holton Arms
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White House
CIA clash over murder terms in Rockefeller Church dispute
Senate investigations chief Sen. Frank Church said the CIA was involved in assassination plots and rejected softer terms. Vice President Rockefeller defended the report while arguing that “not major” referred to quantity, not severity, sparking a semantic battle over how to describe CIA misdeeds.
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UPI
Frank Church
Idaho
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Church
Senate
CIA
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller
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U.S
Ford
Rockefeller Commission
Intelligence Committee
Norwalk Teachers Back With Two Year Contract
Norwalk schools return to normal after a two year contract approval by the 900 member Norwalk Federation of Teachers. The deal calls for a 6.1 percent raise first year and 4 percent second year with protections if financing is blocked by the city. The agreement ends a nearly two week strike and shifts to internal board policy even if the council rejects funding.
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Norwalk
Norwalk, Conn
UPI
Donald J. Irwin
Robert Aldrich
Board of Education
Aldrich
Norwalk Federation of Teachers
NFT
Chambers
Superior Court
William J. Tierney
Beirut Ordered to Clear Streets as Fire Eases
Security forces swept Beirut with orders to remove barricades and arrest snipers after fresh fighting left 129 dead and 309 injured over 16 days. The Interior Ministry said joint Lebanese-Palestinian forces must clear roads, while Premier-designate Karami and other leaders urged restraint amid sectarian clashes involving Palestinian guerrillas, Phalangist militia, and other factions.
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Beirut
UPI
Interior Ministry
Beirut Radio
Hazmieh
Phalangist Party
Lebanon
Rashid Karami
Massachusetts Black Caucus Filibuster Delays Antibusing Amendment
In Boston the Black Caucus launched the longest filibuster in Massachusetts Legislature history to block a proposed antibusing constitutional change. The debate stretched from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., delaying a tax and bond bill and risking welfare and pension payments. Senate President Harrington warned of a long session, while critics called the tactic insulting and an embarrassment to the legislature.
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UPI
Massachusetts
House
Senate
David M. Bartley
D-Holyoke
Kevin B. Harrington
Dsalem
Bill Owens
Owens
Michael Flaherty
Dboston
Melvin King
Flaherty
Mayaguez rescue criticism highlights Congress clash
Javits condemned the Mayaguez handling and urged better presidential consultation. Rep. Seiberling and Sen. Eagleton proposed amendments to require Congress be advised in future emergencies. Javits cited timing and a wrong island attack as key concerns after the crew’s release and ship recovery.
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