Senate clash over cancer insurance sales tactics and coverage
A Senate subcommittee sparred with the insurance industry over the need for cancer insurance and how it is marketed. Senator Metzenbaum cited abuses and fear based pitches while industry spokesmen argued federal programs cover many cancer costs and private plans offer needed protection beyond Medicare and Medicaid. John Amos of American Family Life Insurance Co. defended his firm amid allegations of denial of tests and misleading pitches to seniors.
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Movie Listings for Saturday Showings and Times
The town cinema guide lists multiple theaters with evening and matinee showings for popular titles including The Shining Brubaker Urban Cowboy Roadie Fame Wholly Moses Coal Miner’s Daughter Mary Poppins Bronco Billy The Empire Strikes Back The Blues Brothers Rough Cut The Island Lady and the Tramp Humanoids from the Deep The Brood Up from the Depths The Happy Hooker Goes to Hollywood Hot T-Shirts Slumber Party Little Darlings Meatballs If Ever I See You Again. The piece ends with a Keller quote about literature as utopia and access to book friends.
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Telegraph Link Between New York and Boston In 1847
On this date in 1847 telegraph wires connected New York City and Boston marking a pivotal advancement in rapid long distance communication. The achievement linked major urban centers and laid groundwork for modern telecommunication networks.
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