Editorials on generic drugs access and pricing in America
Public hearings led by Sen. Gaylord Nelson examine drug pricing and the gap between brand-name costs and cheaper generics. The testimony cites examples from Fulton County Georgia and New York City, noting high doctor advertising and consumer expense while urging wider use of safe generics to save money for the elderly, welfare programs, and private families.
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Health Department
New York City
France
Paris
Defense Department
U. S
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Senate
Nelson
Wisconsin
Sen
Kefauver
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nelson Committee
Should Erring Architects Pay for Civic Center Overruns
The Charleston Civic Center Board hired architects for the expansion at an estimated 967000, but costs climbed to near 2 million. An added 80000 was charged by planning firms, prompting a request to transfer 40000 from operating funds and hoping for federal matches. Board cites lack of planning, coordination, and communication as key factors. Overruns include 5000 for air conditioning and rink plant, 15000 for heat and showers, and 8000 extra steel beam costing.
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Charleston Civic Center Board
Civic Center
Bard
City Council
Civie Center
Dennis Skinner
Civic Center Board
Say It Isn't So at Morris Harvey Cheer Clinic
The Morris Harvey College cheerleading clinic planned for summer faces unclear university sponsorship. The sports department remains wary while debates arise about cheerleading as an academic pursuit amid changing college practices.
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Morris Harvey
Linter
Morris Harvey College
Readers' Forum voices on Wildflower Pilgrimage coverage
A WV readers' letter criticizes the May feature Wildflower Pilgrimage for trivializing nature coverage. It argues the piece mislabels plants, misquotes birds, and mocks conservation, praising instead serious nature writing and the value of outdoor study and preservation for future generations.
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Abe
Hi No Munich This Time in Middle East Crisis
Washington reports that fighting has escalated and there will be no Munich in the Middle East. The Arab states refuse to recognize Israel’s right to exist, heightening the risk of war as Israelis view major setbacks as a step toward disaster.
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Munich
Middle East
Israel
Vietnam
Lile
Defense Department
British Treasury
London
Joshua
Irony of Israel's Victory in Middle East Conflict
James Reston argues that Israel's win in the latest Middle East clash does not guarantee peace. He notes Nasser's propaganda, the uneven balance of power, and the need for a broader U.S. Soviet-led path to reduce conflict, urging coordinated action to create a sustainable world order.
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New York Times
Tel Aviv
Israel
Middle East
Albert Einstein
Nasser
Fth
Mediterranean
Oll
Britain
France
Soviet Union
James Kilpatrick on Percy's Plan for Home Ownership Foundation
Washington hearings in mid July will probe Sen. Charles Percy’s plan to create a National Home Ownership Foundation funded by tax subsidies while remaining privately governed. The proposal aims to empower individual families and shifts focus from public housing to private sector solutions, sparking questions about Congress sovereignty and bipartisan support.
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Washington
Charles Percy
Percy Hill
Congress
White House
Perey
Tllinois
Percy
Co. 5
Foundation
Percys Bill Promises Home Ownership for Low Income Families
A 1967 editorial advocates Percy’s plan to fund nonprofit local associations via a National Home Ownership Foundation. It would raise up to 2 billion in private capital to build or renovate low income homes costing about 12,500 each. Homes would be sold on 3 percent long term loans with 4 percent interest subsidies to taxpayers, promoting equity for buyers.
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Percy
National Home Ownership Foundation
Potomac Fever and Political Tosses Across Headlines
The page mocks politics and travel chatter mentioning Earl Warren expenses, Goldwater plans, and a revived 1000 Dollar President’s Club. It notes Nigeria’s eastern region seceding, a turbine Indy car claim, and Sen. Clark’s bid amid filibuster thoughts.
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Earl Warren
South America
Mississippi
Nigeria
Barry Goldwater
U. S
Florida
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