Editorial Page In Our Opinion New fields opening In medical training
Shortages of qualified physicians have persisted for years and worsen as new medical schools rise. The piece argues for creating mid level roles or accelerated tracks such as junior physicians or technicians. It cites Jefferson Medical College admitting after one year and proposes a high school entry path with a family doctor certificate to address the growing gap between demand and available professionals.
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Black Studies Debate Dents College Profits in Virginia
Virginia Payette argues militant black students aim to “change the system” not merely gain education, criticizing campuses for granting easy Afro related degrees. She cites lack of black professors, calls for real standards, and notes leaders warning against capitulation to demands while employers ignore black studies credentials.
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Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher Ad Rates and Contact
The Biddeford Saco Journal publishes in Biddeford Maine with Adams Street Wales address and phone numbers for circulation and editorial departments. Subscription rates are prepaid: one month 2.60, six months 15.50, one year 31.00. The paper is Associated Press licensed for local news use.
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Patman seeks probe into high bank rates and politics
Washington Congressman Wright Patman plans an inquiry into the big New York banks and their influence on record high prime interest rates linked to Federal Reserve actions. He argues the rate hikes harm taxpayers and risk a recession, citing stock ownership among lawmakers and industry ties. Patman will face an uphill test to start the probe.
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Sauna Hell and Polished Jokes in Helsinki
In Helsinki Rep. John A. Blatnik and the author endure a brutal sauna with 200 degree heat and scrub by a strong attendant, while Finns laugh and share, then escape to discuss politics. The piece shifts to critiques of Nelson Rockefeller and Fulbright, ending mid-quip about television glare.
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Helsinki
Finland
John A. Blatnik
Minn
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George Wallace
Nelson Rockefeller
Rocky
Justice Department
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J. William Fulbright
Puerto Rico Statehood Backed as Independence Fades
Washington reports growing sentiment for statehood in Puerto Rico under Gov Luis Ferre as independence factions falter. He argues outside support hinges on voter zeal surpassing 70 percent, noting internal issues must improve to win Congress approval.
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Independence Movement
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Ferre
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Hawaii
ACLU Attack on Chaplain Speech Policy Provokes Defense
Russell Kirk argues that the ACLU seeks to secularize the armed forces by barring prayers and references to God in moral instruction. He notes Secretary Laird halted such orders, defending religious instruction as essential to service members and national morale amid Vietnam era tensions.
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Vietnam
Secretary of Defense
American Civil Liberties Union
Army
ACLU
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Congress
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Ceed
Veo Wefe
Oaint
New Epilepsy Care Project Promises Hope Through Teamwork
A California program at University level uses a neurologist social worker public health nurse and family counselors to assess each epileptic patient and their family for rehabilitation needs. The aim is integrated psychological and neurological care with strong emphasis on reducing stigma and misconceptions. Founders cite that at least half of patients may achieve seizure control and many more see significant reduction with treatment.
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University of
California
Gram
New York Cab Applicants Under Psychiatric Tests
The Needle taxi rator applicants in New York City now undergo psychiatric examinations. Anyone seeking a cab license is presumed crazy as most taxi breakdowns are nervous. New Yorkers saddle their trauma in the backseat, and traffic may drive cabbies and passengers alike to the edge.
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