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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1974
Page
6
California doctors confront a malpractice insurance crisis that could drive many out of business as coverage becomes unattainable or unaffordable. Insurance Commissioner Gleeson L. Payne warns of a severe problem and the risk of a collapsed market for malpractice insurance amid disclosures that 2,300 doctors face assessments.
Thunderstorms sweep from the Dakotas to Michigan and into the Missouri and Mississippi valleys with a tornado sighting near Grand Forks North Dakota and one near Dell City Texas. Weather warnings include flash flood watch in northwestern Arizona and heavy rains across several regions. Meanwhile Payne warns rising malpractice premiums threaten California doctors and calls for possible legislation or socialized insurance to curb costs and protect patients.
State Health Department begins an investigation into reports of drug smuggling and lax security at Atascadero State Hospital for mentally disordered criminals. Hospital worker attacks are alleged and department officials plan to review employee complaints and related incidents. Details were not released.
California begins phased installation of new smog devices for about 3.8 million 1966 to 1970 vehicles. Owners with last digit 1 plates must install in Aug or Sept or risk a 50 dollar fine, followed by digit 2 in Oct and monthly steps through next June for all. Devices cost 35 dollars or less with five approved models and two higher priced options. Earlier 1965 to 70 models already required devices when sold. total installations estimated between 500 thousand and one million.
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