Postal Service to Merge Air Mail and First Class
The Postal Service plans a merger of air mail with first class to improve service, aiming for delivery within two days nationwide. It would reclassify stamps, with advisory opinions from the Postal Rate Commission and a target August 15 start date, pending public comment.
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Washington
Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Associated Press
Federal Register
Commission
Postal
Ellerngon
Dress
United States
Anesthesiologists Face Huge Malpractice Hike in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids anesthesiologists warn of drastic rate hikes to $52 500 per doctor for malpractice coverage due Sept 26. Dr. Dale Morgan says options include raising charges, members leaving Cedar Rapids or retiring, or ceasing practice altogether. They back Iowa legislature discussions on medical liability reform despite unresolved issues.
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Cedar Rapids
Dale DR. Morgan
the Gazette
Morgan
Towa
Iowa
California Doctors Strike Threatens San Francisco Hospitals
In a three day old protest, more than 1,500 doctors refuse elective surgeries over higher malpractice premiums. Hospitals report emergency services operating but with reduced surgery and staff cuts, with up to 3,000 layoffs feared if the crisis lasts.
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San Francisco
Hospital Council of
Northern California
Les Woodcock
Council
St. Francis Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Public opinion turns against Vietnamese refugees in U S
A spot survey of more than 50 House and Senate offices shows constituents oppose admitting South Vietnamese refugees due to unemployment fears. Questions focus on numbers and government plans while letters to reps reflect worry over job competition and national security.
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Washington
United States
UPI
House
Senate
Yadam
Waggonner
Cedar Rapids Aviation Dept Runs Helopters With No Airplanes
Cedar Rapids operates four helicopters for police and city use though the department owns no aircraft. The fleet, mostly surplus from the National Guard, costs about 91,550 this year and supports patrols, water checks, surveys, and aerial photography.
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Aviation Dept
Mike Deupree
Gedar Rapids
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Cedar Rapids
Ford Faces House Hurdles In Oil Decontrol Plan
Administration strategists say President Ford likely cannot push a two year decontrol of oil prices through the House and will seek a three to four year compromise. They note the plan could raise retail petroleum prices by about 9 percent by 1977 end and 1 percent to the CPI, with final decontrol dependent on Congress and potential White House objections.
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Washington
Ford
Federal Energy. Administration
House of Congress
House
Senate
White House
Frank Zarb
Chuckle An Optimist Quote From Contant
An optimistic remark attributes the bright side to the other fellow's problems, paraphrased from Contant. The wry observation highlights optimism in social commentary and humor.
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Ganette
Joe Waggoner
D-La
Finn County Civil Defense
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Rudy Brentner
John Saddler
Don Canney
Elys
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