Doctors defend Medicare fee figures in context
Cedar Rapids physicians from two groups cited as receiving over 100000 in Medicare payments in 1975 urge caution in interpreting the HEW list. They note overhead 35 to 50 percent, fiscal year vs calendar year timing, and possible data inaccuracies cited by AMA.
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Recruiting for Fall Police Academy OKed by Council
Acting Police Chief Gareth Clift won council approval Tuesday to begin recruiting for a fall police academy class. The Safety Commissioner pressed for a larger class to avoid a manpower shortage, while the council approved a September start and based the schedule on maintaining authorized strength.
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Civic Center Manager Hired in Five Seasons Center
A 34 year old La Crosse Wisconsin man, H Michael Gebauer, was chosen by the Five Seasons center commission to manage the Civic Center. He will earn about 22700 dollars annually and starts duties in April overseeing activities and bookings at the center and Paramount theater. Gebauer previously led the Mary E Sawyer auditorium and earlier headed Eastern States Exposition World in West Springfield Massachusetts. The commission praised him as driven and capable after 30 applicants from 19 states, eight interviews, and unanimous selection.
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Reduced sewer rates for Cedar Rapids elderly approved
Cedar Rapids city council will restore reduced sewer rates for seniors over 62 with annual incomes under about 6400. A bi monthly charge of 2.38, half the standard minimum, will replace the higher rate set last fall to help fund the new treatment plant. Former Secretary Maurice Stans turns 69 today.
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City fleet downsizing may save $14,000 yearly
Auditor Bob McMahan reports Cedar Rapids plans to cut commuting cars from 116 to 43 and reallocate others. Savings come from eliminating three cars and ending commuting, with further gains from pooling and a $140 monthly car-use fee for city leaders.
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Arrests in Separate Counts Stir Monday Night
Two men were arrested on separate charges Monday night. Jeffrey W. Craddock, 21, was charged with drunk driving on a warrant and resisting arrest. Albert Leonard Downs, 29, of 1003 Tenth Street SE, was charged with larceny in the nighttime and arrested on a warrant. no further details were given.
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