Residents seek guidance on hospital admission debt and legal notices
A reader asks if a hospital can refuse admission over an unpaid bill by a former husband. The column suggests not, notes a zoning case with Modern Poultry and grandfather clauses, and discusses alternatives and possible actions. Further items cover sewer pipe elevations, TV transcripts, and notarizing papers for soldiers in Vietnam.
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President Johnson Parades Confidence on Vietnam War
The narrative portrays President Johnson urging Americans that victory in Vietnam is gradually being achieved while Communist propaganda warns that pushing for outright success could endanger world peace. Soviet strategists may prefer a prolonged stalemate to drain U S resources without risking a U S Soviet confrontation.
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Red herring claims escalate Southeast Asia war plans
The piece reports Soviet propaganda asserting a U S escalation plan to invade North Vietnam and extend the war into Cambodia and Laos. It claims Gen Westmoreland visited Washington to discuss a new plan, with Green Beret transfers to Laos and Cambodia. The article warns of a pretext for heavier Soviet involvement if U S fortunes improve.
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Paved Ramps Sought for Springdale Fraley Road Dirt Strips
Max Palmer calls for paving dirt strips on Springdale from Universal to Snow Lumber and Fraley Road from Dane to Schirra due to heavy industrial traffic. Engineering will consider petitions, noting public necessity is rarely imposed and two signatures on a petition may suffice. Police can indict motorists on private property for DUI or reckless driving, warns Traffic Captain McSwain.
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Fourth Nation To Pass 200 Million Population Milestone
The United States reaches 200 million, becoming the fourth nation after China India and the Soviet Union to surpass that mark. Census officials and celebrate in the Commerce Department, with discussion of timing based on averages and competing counts from the Population Reference Bureau.
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Paratrooper Battalion Surrounded Near Dak To
North Vietnamese regulars surrounded a U.S. 173rd Airborne battalion on a hill near the Cambodian border in South Vietnam. After 24 hours, a relief force reached the perimeter as heavy ground fire and a large blast hindered rescue. American planes bombed Hanoi Hai Phong targets as losses mounted.
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Fed Raises Discount Rate to Protect Dollar After Pound Devaluation
The Federal Reserve Board lifted the discount rate to 4.5 percent to curb capital flight and align with world rates after Britain devalued the pound from 2.80 to 2.40. The move, effective today at 10 of 12 banks, aims to restrain inflation and overseas lending, with uncertain near term impact on consumer loans. Treasury Secretary Fowler avoided rate mention, endorsing global cooperation. House Banking Chair Patman criticized the move as harsh on interest costs.
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Britain Faces Global Fallout From 14.3 Percent Devaluation
The pound's 14.3 percent devaluation spurs reactions worldwide with Spain Ireland Denmark Israel and Hong Kong moving to align or adjust. Prime Minister Harold Wilson defends the move as a cure for boom bust and exporters gain while prices rise at home. Opposition Tory leader Edward Heath labels Britain an international pauper and calls for resignation and new elections as Parliament plans an emergency debate.
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Health Care Reforms Urged By Presidential Commission
Washington AP a presidential panel warns a national health crisis may be upon us or near and that costs rise faster than living costs with uneven service quality. It urges focus on sanitation education and housing and proposes reforms for doctors hospitals schools and student loans plus aid to disadvantaged groups and peer reviews. J Irwin Miller chairs the 15 member panel named by President Johnson last May to improve health manpower and welfare.
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