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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
16
Editorial argues runaway spending stems from a system that limits budget control. It cites a Tax Foundation study showing about 261 billion of 1975 76 projected expenditures escape annual oversight and urges require costed program expansions, goal setting, annual reviews, and curbs on automatic escalators.
The Federal Trade Commission proposes allowing pharmacists to advertise prescription drug prices, arguing current bans by state laws and ethics codes hinder price competition. Supporters say advertising would lower prices and empower consumers while physicians would curb unnecessary medicine use. A commission study notes 28 price points for one hypertension remedy in San Francisco was found between 2.50 and 11.75.
Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp says he has not decided to run for president. He plans to form a campaign committee to raise funds and start campaigning when ready, but only lightly at first. He hopes to campaign weekends and perhaps one additional day weekly after budget approval, aiming for a measured national bid.
A letter urges a comprehensive reform to lower insurance costs and trial expenses. It advocates settlement conferences within 60 days of filing, limits on discovery, staged settlement offers, and caps on attorney fees, with cost-shifting to discourage frivolous suits and promote early resolutions. The proposal favors retaining jury trials for contested cases and would reimburse certain costs to prevailing or reasonable-offer parties.
City Manager John Man Sell and four city council members were described as teenagers in a reading of a local issue. The remark highlights unexpected youthful involvement in municipal affairs.
A reader expresses delight at Russell Baker's Our American Roulette article. The writer commends Baker's talent, his right to express views in his humorous style, and notes genuine amusement and emotional reaction to the piece.
Henry W. Mason of Long Beach questions why the Postal Service paints mail cases a gaudy color while seeking higher rates and planning rapid replacements. He accuses mismanagement if no hanky panky exists.
A patient praises a physician for effective treatment and recovery while critiquing doctors seeking luxury and insurers. The speaker notes sympathy shown by doctors and recounts personal improvement, ending with a pointed comment on wealth in the medical and insurance professions.
Dr. James 8 Coleman, a Chicago sociologist, attacks court ordered integration and busing as triggers for white flight to suburbs and renewed segregation in big city schools. He argues current strategies risk resegregation, calling for a more stable approach and reassessment of desegregation aims.
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