Carter administration previews first step toward national health plan
HEW Secretary Joseph Califano outlined a Phase One national health insurance approach costing 10 to 15 billion dollars more than current spending. The plan, not to significantly affect the budget until fiscal 1983, hinges on Congress approving cost containment for hospitals and expanding coverage for the aged and poor.
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Weather Brief With Temperature Outlook
The report lists wind from the SE at 10 mph and sunrise at 6 05 a.m. Friday with sunset at 6 22 p.m. It notes no precipitation today, a year ago high 56 and low 36, and an extended forecast of little or no rain Saturday to Monday. Saturday and Sunday will be colder with highs in the 20s, turning warmer Monday in the 40s to low 50s, with overnight lows in the 20s. Highs on Wednesday and overnight lows and precipitation amounts are not provided.
Carter cautions on non compliant firms in voluntary price standard
Alfred Kahn said four companies have been sent notices of non compliance and will be named if their replies fail to satisfy inflation officials. He testified that labor generally complies with wage standards and cautioned against setting an earnings target. White House spokesmen discussed profits, AFL CIO calls, and a potential strike deadline. Carter to hold Dallas news conference at NAB convention.
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AP err in reporting corporate profit rise for 1978
The AP overstated 1978 profit gain at 26.4 percent. Commerce Department figures show a 16.2 percent annual rise. Fourth quarter profits reached 225.3 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, up 9.6 percent from Q3 and 26.4 percent from Q4 1977, though the latter compares two quarters without the intervening ones.
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Teamsters angrily rebuke industry wage offer in talks
Washington AP reports private anger from Teamsters negotiators over a proposed 6.5 percent first year raise within Carter 7 percent guidelines. Industry reps say the union was told what could be done, prompting sharp private reaction during closed-door talks.
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Bank robbery attempt ends with hostage release in Atlanta
Two gunmen attempted a Citizens and Southern bank robbery at the Peach Tree Lenox branch in Atlanta. One took six hostages and hid in ductwork until captured. all hostages were released unharmed. The second gunman surrendered earlier to police.
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ERA supporters push ratification within 39 month plan
In Washington ERAmerica co chair Sharon Percy Rockefeller says ratification will be hard but possible within a 39 month grace period starting today. Opponents say the fight is over and plan a victory celebration in the capital. In Managua Nicaragua three robbers held 15 hostages in a bank demanding asylum as police surround the building. officials say the standoff continues into its second day with no negotiation while weapons remain in the robbers' possession.
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Iranian mediator seeks Kurdish truce in Sanandaj clashes
In Sanandaj, a ceasefire pause emerges as Ayatollah Teleghani negotiates with Kurdish rebels holding the city after four days of fighting. He meets leaders at Sanandaj University to hear their demands and assess possible terms.
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Byrd criticizes special counsel in Carter peanut probe
Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd voiced disappointment that Paul Curran will remain a special counsel without full powers. He urged a written guarantee Curran can operate freely and not face DOJ-imposed limits, as Republicans and Judiciary Committee members pressed Bell on the title and authority.
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Vital statistics and incidents from Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids area
Births and marriages list multiple couples with addresses in Hiawatha Marion Cedar Rapids and North English. The time stamps record a series of 911 calls and incidents including medical emergencies and property fires across several locales. A retrospective note recalls a habeas corpus writ decision involving Dr. Robert Rutledge from 30 years ago.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette details publication and rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded 1883 lists address at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 as the daily and Sunday paper with subscription rates by carrier and by mail. It notes no subscriptions accepted beyond carrier areas and credits The Associated Press for republication rights of local news and AP dispatches.
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