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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
2
Isaac Bashevis Singer accepted a National Book Award in children's literature for A Day of Pleasure. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch quotes his remarks outlining why children read and what books should offer, noting his humor about critics and adult expectations.
Virginia Representative Richard Poff calls for government to abandon gobbledygook and use plain four letter English. He cites Defense, Air Force, Public Roads and other agencies as examples of obscure terms and urges clearer public communication.
State welfare costs could climb sharply next year if Congress passes a new Medicaid bill. Estimates show at least 25.9 million dollars in additional state outlays for the coming biennium, with potential yearly increases under President Nixon's Family Assistance Plan.
A Dallas or Texas era column discusses waiting 10 weeks after mailing a tax return seeking a refund before contacting the IRS. It cites the IRS Service Center’s regional role and urges patience due to processing volume. It weaves in ecology concerns about farmers, nature balance, and a tongue in cheek warning about a farmer-less world.
Frank Hildebrand, executive director of the Texas Tourist Development Agency in Austin, advises that taxpayers writing if needed should state where and when they filed their return and include their name, address, and Social Security number.
The Congressional Record quotes Senator Pell proposing the National Health Care Systems Study Research and Demonstrations Act of 1970 to extend authorizations for experiments and research toward a national health insurance program. Surgeon General Jesse Steinfeld says the U.S. is moving toward national health insurance and stresses readying for implementation.
A grassroots comment argues that national health insurance is near with an emphasis on prevention. It notes rising hospital costs due to wages and diagnostic equipment and suggests neighborhood health centers to support non hospital based care and diagnostic work.
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