Medicare patients pay more out of pocket now
Government figures show the average annual out-of-pocket expense for Americans aged 65 and over rose from 234 dollars in 1966 to 276 dollars in 1972. Nixon administration officials cite spiraling medical costs and higher use of hospital and doctor services as key factors.
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Ex-Burmese Leader Heads to U S for Lectures
Former Burmese Prime Minister U Nu, living in exile in Thailand for seven years, has left for the United States to seek a lecturing position. He was expelled from Thailand last month over his political activities and has long been accused of aiding Burmese rebels from Thai territory in raids against Gen. Ne Win’s army.
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Black Americans Show Education Gains Yet Economic Gaps Remain
Census Bureau survey finds progress in education among blacks with college enrollment doubling since 1967 and higher high school graduation rates, but persistent gaps in income and poverty. In 1972 blacks earned a median family income of 6800 versus 11500 for whites. 7.7 million blacks were below the poverty line. The unemployment rate remained 10 percent for blacks, with whites down to 5 percent.
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