Upward spiral of hospital testing costs halted
A University of Rochester teaching hospital study shows average patients receiving 69 lab tests at 489 dollars, about a quarter of the bill. Researchers Griner and Liptzin warn of overuse patterns and link rising costs to defensive practice and malpractice fears, noting staff unsighted on economic impact. The nine month feedback prompted a halt to the cost spiral.
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Delos Smith
UPI
New York
Paul FF. Griner
Benjamin Liptzin
University of Rochester
N.Y
School of Medicine
United States
Giiner
Liptgin
Annals of Internal Medicine
Journal of the American College of Physicians
Griner and Liptzin
Griner
Liptuin
Corn leaf blight threat easing in Nebraska crops
University of Nebraska extension plant pathologist Dr. David Wysang said southern corn leaf blight poses practically no risk to Nebraska yields. He noted that only concern remains about infection on ears and husks, with recent dry, warm weather hindering disease development.
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Lincoln
UPL
University of Nebraska Extension
David Wysang
Nebraska
Nebraska Public Power District Sealed bids invited for two substations
The Nebraska Public Power District solicits sealed proposals for two contracts E11 16 erection of 230213 KY addition to Twin Church Substation HT1 17 erection of 115 34 5 KY North Norfolk Substation bids due by 2 00 PM Central Daylight Time September 17 1971 in Columbus Nebraska bidders may inspect plans at FM White Purchasing Manager and may obtain documents for 250 deposit with return conditions explained in bidding forms bids must include certified check bid bond or agreement to apply term bid bond and district may award to lowest responsible bidder or reject any bid continuation of bid instructions and district reserves right
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Nebraska Public Power
Wie
North Norfolk
14Th Street
Columbus
Nebraska
11Th Street
FM. White
Board of Directors
Nebraska Public Power District
Wovace
Bwwders
Alhraweld
ACSR
Nebraska Pablic Power District
Nixon remark stirs dispute over welfare comment
President Nixon drew criticism in Congress after saying any work is preferable to welfare. Lawmakers including Rep. Dellums and Sen. Mondale argued the remark implied harsh choices for the impoverished. Nixon defended the point as part of an overall economic message stressing work and responsibility.
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Washington
UPI
Tellug
Nixon
Congress
Donald Dellums
Dcalit
Edward W. Brooke
Rmags
Walter F. Mondale
1Dminn
Daniel K. Inouye
Dhewatt
Jyon
Police chief posts tower watch during wine festival
In PERCGHTOLDSDORF Austria police chief orders a tower watch at the 135 foot church tower during the wine fasting festival. Two intoxicated men had to be rescued by the fire brigade after attempting to climb the tower and sobering up on the way down.
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Percghtoldsdorf
Austria
UPL
Peretnaldsdorf
Noty
Public Power seeks bids on Nebraska contracts in 1971
The Nebraska Public Power District invites bids for five contracts including Alhraweld Conductor ACSR Conductor Conductor Supports Structural Framing Members and Treated Wood Poles. Bids due 10:00 AM CDT September 17 1971 at Col umbus district office. Plans available for 25 deposit. Bid opening follows.
Riot erupts in Lubbock after teen murder at Dunbar High
A crowd marched on city hall as snipers shot at police from rooftops during the curfew. One officer was wounded, two others hospitalized, and about 300 people were arrested as violence spread through downtown.
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Lubbock
Tex
UPI
Frank Carter
Qarier
William Hay Collier
Dunbar High School
Collier
Jeff Earl Carver
Carter
James Granberry
Public hearings set in Bridgeport North Platte and Grand Island
Lincoln legislators announce three public hearings by an Interim study committee on state aid to education. Bridgeport courthouse September 20, North Platte Holiday Inn September 21, Grand Island city hall September 22. Open to the public. groups and citizens urged to testify on the Foundation and Equalization Act of 1967 and its tax impact.
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Lincoln
UPT
Bridgeport
North Platte
Grand Island
Jerome Warner
Waverly
Holiday Inn
Educaton
United Nations Flag Description
The United Nations flag features a light blue field with a white world map centered and surrounded by two olive branches symbolizing peace.
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United Nations
Native Philippines teachers join St. Anthony faculty
Ewalto Mariano, a Philippines native with a BS in Education from National Teachers College Manila, joins St. Anthony School faculty along with Misa Mary Jenkins from Omaha. The group includes several nuns and teachers as they plan long range to tailor instruction for individual students.
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Philippines
Ewalto Mariano
St. Anthony
National Teachers College
Manila
Andres Bonifacion
Calloocan
Misa Mary Jenkins
Omaha
Creighton University
St Augustine School
Winnebago
Don Kropatsch
Duncen
Catherine Krakowski
M. Diomede Wojcinski
Piphane Torezon
M. Faladia Filla
M. Juliatta Horack
Famine Threat Looms Over 25 Million in East Pakistan
London based UPI reports American doctors led by Dr Lincoln Chen and Dr John Mhode of Harvard Medical School warn that floods floods cyclone and civil war cut food production in East Pakistan for two successive years. Imports of grain needed to avert starvation amid severe hunger fear in 25 million poor residents.
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London
UPI
East Pakistan
Lincoln Chen
John Mhode
Harvard Medical School
Lancet
Te Men
Leprosy Reachestimated 11 Million Victims Worldwide
An estimated 11 million people suffer from leprosy worldwide, a figure cited as the disease persists in various regions. Health officials emphasize early detection and treatment to curb transmission and prevent disability.
Columbus city bids sought for two 1972 police cruisers
Sealed bids due at city clerk treasurer office Columbus Nebraska by 8 00 pm September 1 1971 for two 1972 police pursuit cruisers with trade in of one 1970 cruiser. Specifications obtainable from clerk treasurer engineer. bid opening at council chamber. City reserves right to reject bids.
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Wouigh
Olumbus
Nebraska
ANL
Council Chamber
Columbus
Leo A. BO
Notice to Bidders for City Equipment and Fuel Supplies
The City of Columbus Nebraska invites sealed bids at the City Clerk Treasurer's office until 3:00 PM September 15 1971 for a self contained rotary snow blower front end loader mounted with specifications available from the City Clerk Treasurer. The city may reject all bids and reserves the right to waive technicalities.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Belfast plant ripped apart by masked attackers
Four masked gunmen attacked the McGuire and Patterson match factory in Falls Road Belfast tying two night watchmen and planting four devices that exploded after freeing the guards. The roof and walls collapsed while no injuries were reported. Nearby sites including a government stationery office were damaged amid broader unrest with sniper fire near Londonderry and a protest march after a boy died in a traffic incident.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Army
McGuire
Patterson
Falls Road
Londonderry
Movie Road
Garry Gormley
Bogsida
School Lunch plea sparks U.S. effort at 77000 schools
U.S. students in about 77,000 schools press for low cost lunches amid plea for expanded funding. Officials say the push seeks equitable access and reduced student meal barriers across districts, with meals tied to broader nutrition programs.
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U.S
Exon rules out criminal negligence in Alliance jail deaths
Gov J Mixon concludes four Nebraska Indian citizens died in Alliance jails not from criminal negligence. He cites social conditions and notes new 24 hour surveillance rules by Judge Robert Moran. Irene Blackfeather died of bronchial pneumonia. others listed as apparent deaths by own action. Investigations followed a request from State Indian Commissioner Robert Mackey after the fourth death.
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Exon
Alliance
Ingoln
UPI
Gov. J. Mixon
Robert Mackey
Nebraska
Swalley
Migs Blackfeather
Alliance City
Mamie Eisenhower Dedicates Kennedy Center Night
At the Kennedy Center dedication in Washington Mrs Mamie Eisenhower 74 entered the President's box to a standing ovation. She appeared in a red and black silk gown with a matching stole and waved to a largely Republican VIP audience including President Nixon and Mrs Nixon in nearby boxes.
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Washington
UPI
John F. Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
Rose Kennedy
Mamie Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Nixon
Edward Wineh Cox
McGuitey Elementary School Readers Sell 122 Million Copies
United Press International notes the McGuitey Elementary School Readers, widely used in American schools for much of the last century, sold an estimated 122 million copies, highlighting the book’s immense reach and influence on early education.
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United Press International
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