HEW doubles committees to review hospital admissions
HEW creates a new 24 hour review committee for hospital admissions atop an existing one. The aim is to curb Medicare and Medicaid costs but doctors warn it adds paperwork, raises hospital rates, and reduces time with patients. The Ottawa Herald notes the shift increases bureaucracy and patient care strain.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Ottawa Herald
Cedar Crest repairs provoke budget debate in Kansas
John Marshall argues for restoring the governor’s mansion Cedar Crest noting costs for plumbing paint drapes and carpets and urging scrutiny of large state bills while warning against neglecting millions in other spending such as $1 million for legislative offices and $150,000 in furniture.
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Cedar Crest
John Marshall
Pension pledge message at Topeka forum by Byers
At the state convention in Topeka the national commander Benjamin H. Byers addressed after the banquet. He announced no pension until 35 percent of World War I veterans are signed up as members. He urged members and widows to seek the long overdue pension.
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Topeka
Benjamin H. Byers
Washington
U.S
Touching faith in credit cards amid tight finances
Keith Wright recounts a near loss of his billfold and the cautionary tale of credit cards. He notes he uses few cards, fears loss or theft, and prefers cash or limited plastic while acknowledging the appeal of a prestigious offer. He recovers his cards and avoids new debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Detente price high in technology drain
Washington reports a one way Soviet American tech exchange that benefits Moscow while costing the United States millions of dollars and thousands of jobs.Sen. Henry M. Jackson orders a Senate probe as U.S. firms export advanced computers and airplanes to the USSR under State and Commerce Department encouragement. The article details a one sided flow, espionage concerns, and hopes of joint ventures while noting FBI interest in monitoring exchanges.
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United States
U.S.S.R
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Senate
State and Commerce
Russia
U.S
KGB
FBI
Moscow
America
Control Data Corporation
Colorado Senate approves lower pot possession penalty
Colorado Senate backed a bill cutting penalties for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana to a maximum 100 dollar fine while keeping jail time for public use. The measure also imposes a mandatory prison term for sellers and must return to the House. Supporters argue it targets pushers. opponents warn of moral decay.
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Denver
UPI
Senate
Ted Strickland
Westminster
Strickland
G. H
Hank’’ Brown
R-Greeley
Colorado State University
Fort Morgan High School
Towns Area Paper Subscription Rates Listed
The notice lists subscription options by mail in area towns for carrier delivery with tax. Prices shown are 1 year 18 dollars 54 cents 6 months 9 dollars 79 cents 3 months 5 dollars 15 cents and 1 month 1 dollar 80 cents. The roster includes Fred M Harris president F M Mike Harris general manager and Keith Wright managing editor.
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Fred M. Harris
F. M
Mike) Harris
Keith Wright
Neosho, Allen, Wilson, and Woodson Co
Kansas
Chanute
Interests of Lind and Elmer Cooper estate sold to Wyatt Coder
Twenty five years ago the Lind and Elmer Cooper estate interests in Chanute Refining Company were bought by J. E. Wyatt of Mission and Ray M. Coder of 417 West 7th. The refinery sits two miles southwest of the city.
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R. W. Lind
Elmer Cooper
Chanute Refining Company
J. E. Wyatt
Mission
Ray M. Coder
Cemetery audit law snarled by Kansas bureaucracy
Governor Docking signed a 1960s cemetery trust fund audit statute that never took effect. Secretary of State Shanahan inherits a mess as 40 000 notices yielded 52 registrations and questions remain who must file and how to audit without undue cost.
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John Marshall
Kansas
Topeka
Hns
Bob Docking
State Bank
Elwin Shanahan
Johnson County
State Division of
Legislative Post Audit
Jack Brier
Secretary of State
al Gilpin
Division of
Post Audit
Shanahan
Gilpin
Brier
White House seeks nearly $900 million more for food stamps
The White House asks for 898 million additional dollars this year for food stamps and milk programs due to the recession increasing eligibility. Next year’s need rises as prices lift the monthly allotment to 162 dollars and income ceilings climb. Congress debates funding and potential reforms.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Ron Nelsen
Ford
Nessen
Nelsen
Congress
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
Agriculture
Earl Butz
George McGovern
D-S.d
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