Lawrence hospital plans spark debate on health campus concept
A column recalls years of debate over a Lawrence hospital expansion and a proposed health campus. Doctors opposed a centralized office building, urging a dispersed approach. Now trustees consider converting old wings to offices amid rising costs and possible tax impacts.
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Doctors propose ways to cut medical costs
Dr. James J. Fries and Dr. Donald M. Vickery say many doctor visits are unnecessary and home remedies can save about $150 per family annually. Their guide helps readers decide when to see a clinician and what tests to expect, aiming to curb rising health care expenses described by the Council on Wage and Price Stability.
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Associated Press
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Stanford University Medical Center
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Judge blocks broad food stamp rule changes
Federal judge halts administration plans to overhaul the food stamp program affecting about 4.14 million families. The injunction cites lack of authority and potential hunger and deprivation, delaying June 1 implementation and signaling an appeal likely to reach the Supreme Court.
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Gas tax hike to boost Kansas road work cited by official
Topeka Kansas moves July 1 gas tax up one cent and diesel levy two cents as DOT projects accelerate 3 R funding. Turner says industry will pass costs to motorists but revenue should fund bid-ready highways and city margins. DOT projects rise in gross and net highway revenues through 1979 with continued construction this summer.
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KU Wins Federal Grant for Hutchinson Law Enforcement Center
Kansas University will receive a 205970 federal grant to operate the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson for the next fiscal year. The grant is part of a 4 million state allocation from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration through the Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration. The center trains Kansas police officers and is administered by the KU Department of Continuing Education. The center also receives about 55000 annually from the university. Funds cover instructor salaries room and board for trainees and center maintenance and supplies, said associate dean Robert Senecal. He noted the governor’s committee approved the full requested amount.
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About 40 Exhibits Set for Chautauqua at South Park
About 40 exhibits were submitted for display for the July 24 Prairie Chautauqua at South Park. Lawrence Arts Center director Ann Evans said the deadline was Friday afternoon and late entries may be accepted early next week. Exhibits cover traditional arts and crafts, baked goods, and historical objects as part of a three day festival under a big tent.
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Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence
TEST SLATED FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY SIREN TEST
The Douglas County disaster siren warning system will be tested at noon on Monday. If weather is inclement, the test moves to the following Monday.
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Man to face assault charge in Lawrence incident
Lawrence man Lawrence Austin Jr. aged 19 of 1600 Haskell is jailed on $5,500 bond after allegedly threatening to attack Remona V. Wesley and her family. Police say he forced entry, drew a pocketknife, and threatened to cut them before fleeing. he was captured nearby and held on aggravated assault and resisting arrest charges.
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FCC asks public about adequacy of beep tone for phone recording
The FCC seeks input on whether the beep tone used to warn that a call is being recorded provides adequate privacy protection. It invites opinions on enforcement, exceptions, and whether a new tone should be added or the rule abandoned. Public comments are due by July 23.
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