Califano cites spiraling hospital costs as urgent target
Health Secretary Califano tells a joint House hearing that hospital costs could double in five years if unchecked, urging Congress to curb increases with a formula tied to inflation plus a health care allowance. He argues current rises hurt families and notes 240,000 empty beds, 100,000 of them unnecessary.
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Air Force corrected most abuses in multimillion-dollar computer project
Senate subcommittee heard Air Force civilian expert William Ritt say the armed forces have corrected about 95 percent of abuses tied to the $800 million advanced logistics system halted by Congress in 1975. He noted prior directives were followed now and that misleading cost figures were addressed. Senator Eagleton accused the service of providing figures that hid money already spent, aiming to understate total cost.
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Vance rejects U S plan to impose Middle East peace
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance says the United States will not impose a peace settlement on Israel. He stresses a special relationship with Israel and defense support, after meeting Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon at the U S Embassy. Allan Allen assures Israel faces no isolation in peace efforts.
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Steel firms adjust prices amid industry hikes
Republic Steel and Wheeling-Pittsburgh scale down or join price increases on consumer steel to align with major rivals including U S Steel National Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. In Washington, a government official says lower increases appear to be taking hold.
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El Salvador official found murdered after kidnapping
Foreign Minister Mauricio Borgonovo, kidnapped by ultraleftists three weeks earlier, was found murdered. The government had refused the kidnappers demands for political prisoner releases.
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Nebraska residents lose to inflation in 1976 rise
Government data show per capita income rose 9.1 percent from 5903 to 6441 dollars while inflation ran 4.8 percent. Nebraska among states losing ground to rising prices as Alaska leads with 10178 and Mississippi at 4575. Other notes include 1973 transport share up and 59.4 billion in April retail sales. House Banking Committee votes 36 to 1 to extend wage and price council.
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Per Capita Income by States 1975 76 Change Chart
Washington leads the chart for per capita income with figures for 1975 and 1976 and the percentage change. The UPI chart lists state by state incomes and reveals shifts in economic performance across the nation.
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Concorde Landing Ban Lifted by Judge at Kennedy
U S District Judge Milton Pollack ruled the Kennedy Airport ban on Concorde landings illegal and granted British Airways and Air France a lift request, though no immediate landing order. The ban stemmed from noise vibration and pollution data pending evaluation. Residents near the airport opposed the Concorde landings with demonstrations.
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Israel helicopter crash kills 54 in west bank training mishap
An Israeli Army CH53 helicopter crashed during night maneuvers near Naaran north of Jericho in the occupied west bank. All 54 soldiers and crew aboard died, in Israel's worst air disaster in peace or war. Authorities halted news release pending next of kin notices. The flight was part of a routine training exercise with combat aircraft, tanks, engineers, and artillery.
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UPI
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Buckley Joins Wall Street Firm As Director
Former Senator James L. Buckley aged 54 of New York has joined Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc to serve on its executive committee and to be named a director. The appointment marks Buckley’s move from public service to investment advisory work.
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UPI
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Wall Street
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