Health Care Costs Rising In U S Says Suter
Health care costs are climbing toward 200 billion annually, averaging 750 per person. Jim Suter of the West Virginia Health Systems Agency argues competition raises costs, noting more doctors in a community means more procedures and higher fees. He cautions about surgery risks and questions whether more doctors yield healthier outcomes.
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Flooding forces evacuations across West Virginia
Heavy rains and rising rivers forced more than 1,000 residents to evacuate across the state. Lincoln County saw homes submerged under feet of water, while Darleen Gregory reported 42 feet of water under a downtown stoplight in Glenville. Snow began falling as officials predicted more cresting and road closures. Local authorities used boats to reach cut‑off areas and shelters opened for displaced residents.
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Dorm fire kills 15 at Ellisville State School
A smoldering fire in a clothing room at Ellisville State School in Mississippi caused dense smoke to fill a dormitory, killing 15 women aged 40 and older with moderate to severe retardation and injuring 16 others. The blaze began in a closet near two second floor wards. ground floor residents escaped. Firefighters, staff, and police evacuated patients as smoke hampered access.
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Weekend Weather and River Incident Report
Partly cloudy with morning snow flurries and cool highs in the 30s. Clear and cold tonight with lows around 10. Monday remains sunny and cold with highs in the 30s. Seven coal barges navigated Bealville Locks without damage after the tow found the river too swift. The National Visitors Center closed an unauthorized shelter amid a nine day occupation. Five injured in a multi-vehicle crash on WY Route 52 North near Bluefield. Cyrus Vance warned Moscow against pressing arms talks to gain leverage in Europe. Debate grows over a new value added tax. ERA unlikely to be ratified soon in seven targeted states.
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Inside Today's Telegraph Prepared childbirth is an experience for all the family
Page 24 Section C features a guide to prepared childbirth as a family centered experience with tips for expectant parents detailing planning, support roles, and coping strategies for various stages of pregnancy and early parenthood.
Basketball '78 79 Area Teams Close Look Supplement
Index page note announces today's section C basketball supplement offering a close look at area teams. It highlights feature profiles and previews for local squads during the 1978 79 season.
Golda Meir remembered as strong willed matriarch and leader
Associated Press recalls Golda Meir from her premiership to her death at 80. The portrait blends humor and grit as she faces anti Semitic fear, pogrom memories, and a tense era. Amos Oz recalls a clash with a generation seeking peace amid constant crisis.
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Christmas Tree Drive Nears One Fifth of Goal
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports the Community Christmas Tree fund has reached 1144 dollars, about 23 percent of the 5000 dollar goal with the Dec 24 party for about 1000 underprivileged local children looming. Immediate gifts to Community Christmas Tree Association Box 208 Bluefield West Virginia 24701 are urged.
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