Medicare bill sparks debate over hospital costs
In a Corry Journal editorial, a Dec 1978 letter cites a May 1976 hospitalization case in Gardner Massachusetts where a patient died after 22 days. The bill reached 30.4 million dollars with Medicare paying 30.19 million, prompting concerns over over-treatment, residency impact, and the need for a Medicare system reappraisal.
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Crossroads of Dreams and Downfall in Hollywood Tale
Real Hollywood by Jim Bishop sketches Jerry, a talkative, ambitious cousin to Walter Winchell, who deserts journalism for a Hollywood bid. The writer recalls their failed pact to conquer screenwriting, the lure of fame, and the cost to friends and family as Jerry pursues a risky dream.
FTC to study costs of consumer protection rules
The FTC plans nine to twelve month pilot evaluations on rule costs and benefits. Reich notes that rules such as requiring availability of advertised items impose high inventory costs. He cites potential unfair burdens on low income shoppers and previews possible rule modifications based on study outcomes.
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Rich buy congressional seats by Jack Anderson segment
A report cites a Federal Elections Commission complaint against Robert Jones a Republican candidate and his two employers Money Market Services Inc and Chase Econometrics Associa. The piece notes Jones earned 30000 in 1975 for full time work and 41000 in 1976 for part time work. It quotes Jones claiming corporations should set his work time and pay while warning such practice could create a loophole allowing gifts to campaigns. The Intelligence Digest section covers Soviet reactions to Carter election CIA IAEA OPEC and regional Middle East issues including Cuba Cuba trade openings and Castro troop withdrawals from Angola and oil price trends with Yamani warning about inflation and Western demand. It mentions Sen Abraham Ribicoff in Israel advising Carter to retain Kissinger as negotiator and privately distrustful stance toward Kissinger. The Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection listing with address and phone is included.
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