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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1969

Page

5

Hew nominee speaks out on Medicaid reform

Dr. Roger O. Egeberg, nominated for the nation's top health post, criticized Medicaid as overly costly and misaligned with Congress's intent. He warned of physician strain, widespread billable abuses, and a need for major changes to curb spending while maintaining access to care.

Boston Roger O. Egeberg Egeberg Congress

Prisoners Describe Abuse in U S Prisons During Senate Hearing

Ex convict Charles McGregor testifies before a Senate subcommittee that sex perversion and sadism are daily realities in U S prisons. He recounts solitary confinement after a fight provoked by an inmate, and notes guards’ focus on mental punishment in New York. Other ex inmates Melvin Rogers Ken Jackson and Stanley Telega also testify.

McGregor New York State Melvin Rogers Ken Jackson Stanley Telega David Rothenberg Execu

44 Freed in Peoples Park Trial

Charges against 44 people arrested in Berkeley May 22 after the People s Park disturbance were dismissed. Judge Floyd Talbott dropped charges as he previously ruled officers who arrested hundreds could not testify and booking evidence was inadmissible. Remaining cases await Wednesday.

People’s Park Berkeley Municipal Court Floyd Talbott Talbott

Farm aid controversy sparks harsh critique from Cranston

Sen. Alan Cranston of California called the policy of paying farmers not to grow food contemptible in remarks on Monday. The comment centers on farm aid programs and the debate over agricultural subsidies.

Washington UPI Alan Cranston Dcalif

California to reopen Oak Glen Job Corps camp as conservation camp

Gov Ronald Reagan announced the Oak Glen Job Corps center near Yucaipa will reopen as a state conservation camp after federal closure. The article notes a 53 34 vote in the California legislature to strike a 20000 payment limit to any one farmer in the agricultural appropriations bill.

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan Oak Glen Yucaipa California House

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