Payment methods for Medicare billed by doctors
Readers ask how to pay doctors under Medicare plans. The AMA opposes the assignment method and urges direct billing by doctors. The piece outlines two payment paths, advising patients to discuss fees, prefer assignment, and avoid promissory notes while noting the hardship for elderly patients to front large payments.
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Today In History Jan 16 1967 Highlights
Highlights include Stalin banishing opponents in 1928 and France recognizing the United States in 1778. Also noted are the 1883 Civil Service Act, 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, 1920 federal Prohibition, Eisenhower arriving in London in 1944, and later notes on Communist and trade history. Pope Paul VI appeal for peace referenced.
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Elizabeth Smith Declares Town Clerk Candidacy in Kennebunk
Elizabeth Smith announces her bid for Kennebunk town clerk in the March 13 election. A longtime resident active in church and civic groups she lists Coast Guard service, Republican committee roles, and board positions as part of her background.
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Betty) Smith
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Winners Named at Beach Card Party Hosted by Abbott-Verville AM VETS
Winners at the card party held by the Abbott-Verville AM VETS Auxiliary at the Post Home Walnut Street were ladies high Mrs Natalie Draggins ladies low Mrs Claire Soule, men's high Albert Pettengill and men's low Robert Pettengill.
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Claire Soule
Albert Pettengill
Robert Pettengill
Second Season On TV Is Worse Than The First
AP TV Radio writer notes ABCs Rango is a weak second season entry with a loud laugh track Tim Conway repeats his bumbling Texas Ranger role The piece contrasts Rango with earlier Jerry Thomas Spelling collaborations and lists several upcoming replacements like The Avengers Coliseum and The Smothers Brothers Show CBS plans salvage efforts amid renewed scheduling changes
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Queen’s prize won by Mrs Edna Goodale and special prizes
Mrs Edna Goodale captured the Queen’s prize while Robert Pettengill and Mrs Adeline Cote earned special prizes. Another card party open to the public is scheduled next Sunday afternoon at the AMVETS.
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Adeline Cote
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World Day of Prayer Service Is Scheduled
Plans for a World Day of Prayer Service were discussed by the Ladies' Division of the Biddeford Saco Council of Churches at Saco United Baptist Church Parish House. Mrs. Everett Ladd said the annual event will be held there on Friday Feb 10 at 2 p.m with Miss Mary Worthley of Lebanon as guest speaker.
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Ralph Meserve
Clayton Cartmill
Robert Fenderson
Capitol Trees Browse 500-Tree Collection in Austin
The Capitol grounds in Austin host about 500 trees representing 50 native Texas varieties. Species include pecan cedar cottonwood hackberry and mesquite in a diverse urban arboretum.
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