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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1977

Page

4

Gasoline supplies seen ample but no price surge ahead

AP reports little chance of summer gasoline shortages as inventories rise to multi year highs. oil firms store excess fuel rather than push to wholesalers, keeping retail prices rising slowly. API notes 256.7 million barrels end last week, about 17 percent above a year ago. Analysts cite cold winter and potential price control changes as factors shaping demand and inventory trends.

New York Ump. Ie Platt Oilgram Price Service Tre Dan Lundberg Los Angeles Gasoline Indus American Petroleum Institute API

Baltimore shuts down 'Cleanest' waste plant over air pollution

The 21 million Mary land waste disposal plant in Baltimore was closed after failing to meet state and federal air standards. Health Secretary Neil Solomon refused a permit, citing extensive pollution and a survey showing seven times the allowed emissions. The facility began in 1975 and has operated sporadically due to breakdowns.

Baltimore Neil Solomon Maryland Baltimore City Teceral Environmental Protection Agency

172 Medicaid cheaters found in crackdown on fraud

Health secretary Califano announced that Project Integrity using computerized screening uncovered 172 apparent doctor and pharmacist cheaters in two months across 45 states and DC. Medicaid fraud costs exceed 800 million yearly. potential annual savings projected at 25 to 30 million as more claims are screened. Examples included multiple tonsillectomies billed for one patient and an abortion after a prior hysterectomy. A pharmacist billed 120 tablets daily for 204 straight days.

Washington KNS Health, Education and Welfare Joseph A. Califano Califano District of Columbia Cafifano

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