Medical Training Bill Wins House Approval
The House approved 240 to 47 a four year 787.5 million dollar program to aid medical and nursing education. It includes two new federal grant programs for schools of medicine dentistry osteopathy and optometry to provide scholarships up to 2590 dollars yearly and a 200 million dollar basic and special improvement grants to expand teaching programs. Existing grants are extended three years with 160 million dollars annually for construction and replacement of facilities for teaching physicians dentists and allied health professionals.
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Social Security NE retroactive payments total $59 million
Social Security recipients in New England will receive $59 million in retroactive payments after a 7 percent benefit increase approved by Congress. Effective from January 1, the raise equals at least $4 monthly, with first checks mailed September 15. Massachusetts leads with $29 million.
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Schines Sell Bulk of Empire Holdings to Realty Equities
NEW YORK AP The $150 million real estate hotel and broadcasting empire of J Myer Schine and family was sold to Realty Equities Corp New York. The deal includes 11 hotels 60 movie theaters 3000 acres of oceanfront land WPTR Albany CT TV system in Mas Sena and the McCormick Ocean Ridge estate. Sons G David and C Richard will stay in executive posts with Realty Equities. Sale aims to focus on Florida and California land development with many assets to be sold in coming months
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Arctic Water Project Urged as U.S. Big Public Works
Sen. Moss spotlights a $100 billion NAWAPA plan to tap Arctic waters. It would link Canada with a vast canal network across 33 states, with a 30 year build and study by end of next year. House panel OKs $2 billion in future water projects, including 125 items nationwide.
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Cleanup Session Called by U S for Hudson Pollution Abatement
Secretary of Welfare John W Gardner announced a conference on Hudson River pollution and tributaries to be held in New York City on September 28. Invitations will go to state officials and the Interstate Sanitation Commission, with participation from HEW, New York and New Jersey governors, and Senator Kennedy. Senate confirmed Lawrence F O'Brien for postmaster general by voice vote after committee recommendation.
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California Wins Population Race Against New York
Census estimates as of July 1 show California with 18,602,000 residents versus New York's 18,073,000. Excluding servicemen, California has 16,293,000 and New York 18,029,000, marking New York no longer leader in population.
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Federal plan for Maine hydro project clears hurdle
The $227 million Dickey Lincoln School hydroelectric project on Maine's St John River advances after a House committee approval. Senators Muskie and Smith praise progress toward cheaper power, while reps Hathaway and Tupper stress Maine optimism as the tide plan awaits further study and House action.
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AMA Launches National Push on Rampant Venereal Disease
The American Medical Association started a nationwide campaign against venereal disease, calling it epidemic in some cities with up to 300 percent rise in four years. The drive will use posters, pamphlets, and media to inform the public and encourage treatment, noting two new infections per minute and surges in syphilis and gonorrhea among youth.
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