Rural area hospital needs deserve federal support
A reader argues that rural Idaho hospitals are essential and deserve federal funds for local facilities. They oppose claims that urban needs exhaust resources and cite Oneida County and American Falls as examples of successful, fully utilized hospitals. They call for balanced funding to serve minorities and all Idaho citizens.
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Oneida County
America
Associated Press
Ida ‘Ho
Vonse
Asa Hospital
Rialto
Harlem
Boise
Hospital receipts fuel debate over rural care needs
In a column about rural hospitals, the Power County Hospital in American Falls has operated above capacity since 1961 with a 10 bed addition in 1967. Soda Springs half empty after three months raises questions about federal aid and local funding. The Idaho State Journal contrasts AP reporting with local hospital claims, noting Caribou Memorial’s occupancy at 65 percent and St Alphonsus Boise at 81 percent.
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Seattle
Portland
Denver
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Soda Springs
American Falls
Associated Press
Idaho State Journal
Power County
Terrell Carver
Hill-Burton
Carver
St. Alphonsus Hospital
Caribou County
Journal
The
American Hospital Association
Caribou Memorial
Bannock Memorial
St. Anthony
St Alphonsus
Boise
Fish and Game News highlights 1969 hunting permits and salmon rules
Applications for controlled hunt permits must be correct and legible or will be voided by July 16. The new one piece folded leaflets provide seasons, regulations, maps and instructions from license vendors. Chinook anglers need a valid 1969 salmon steelhead permit card and must log catch details immediately after landing. Resident under 14 exempt from license requirements but must still follow permit card rules. Squawfish control measures are being tested on the Payette River tributaries with Squaxin participation.
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Younsters
Correction on Soda Springs and Caribou County portrayal
The note asserts that the AP article misrepresented Soda Springs and Caribou County and expresses satisfaction in setting the record straight.
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Posatello
Soda Springs
Caribou County
Card of Thanks to Hospital Staff and Relatives
The Gill and Melvin families express gratitude to Doctors Alse and the Caribou Memorial staff, nurses, and relatives for their kindness, meals, and comforting visits during a difficult time. Special thanks to Geneva and Carol for support.
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Alse
Caribou
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Idaho Enterprise
Nampa
Erma Crompton
Power County Press
Pocatello
MR. Farmer
Wilson
Farm Service
Bancroft, Idaho
Phive
Fish and Game News
Payetts River
Craig McPhee
Ely
Grace
Bancroft
Clyde Gill
Melvin
Geneva and
Carol
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