Anesthesiologists End Crippling Walkout in San Francisco
San Francisco anesthesiologists halted a 28 day strike over rising malpractice insurance rates. Dr. John A. Driscoll said California doctors who joined the boycott will likely resume soon and normal surgery could restart by Monday. The group voted to return under a new state law offering short term coverage while lawmakers work on a long term solution.
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California to Pursue Permanent Malpractice Reform Across Legislature
Gov. Brown and lawmakers back a back-to-work pact with anesthesiologists and push for long term reforms to curb malpractice costs and suits. Proposals include rate controls, hospital rate regulation, physician pools, medical peace corps and stricter liability rules.
Portugal regime raids Maoist group headquarters in Lisbon
Troops and armored cars raided the Reorganizing Movement of the Proletariat Party in Lisbon seizing files and propaganda. Dozens of youths were arrested and neighborhood offices targeted as authorities cracked down on the extreme left group amid street protests and embassy clashes. No injuries were reported.
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Downtown Demonstration Skateboarders Amid Warm Spell
Skateboarders performed a sidewalk demonstration in the downtown area yesterday. Businessmen shed coats as a warm spell swept the city, prompting lighter attire and a brisk change in street activity.
Bare bones plan to gear up Vandenberg shuttle port
Air Force, SAMSO outline four year program to prepare Vandenberg Air Force Base as a western shuttle port with first liftoff planned for December 1982. Development costs estimated at 65 to 70 million dollars in 1975 dollars, peak workforce not exceeding 200, and no major increase in base personnel.
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Ford reviews NATO problems in private Brussels talks
President Ford spent eight hours in private meetings with six allied leaders including Greece and Turkey at the NATO summit in Brussels. He sought solidarity to resolve Cyprus tensions and pledged to press for Middle East peace talks with Egypt in Austria with President Sadat.
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Union plans court fight to void injunction on wage dispute
The SEIU Local 26 appeals in Superior Court today to overturn a restraining order blocking further strikes and picketing after a May 22 23 work stoppage. Negotiators plan talks with county management on a 5 percent pay raise and a $100 monthly increase for 1975 76, amid looming June 2 strike. The union seeks accurate officer listings, while county officials defend the order and urge continued negotiation. About 800 to 900 workers were idle in the stoppage, mainly in welfare and Goleta hospital areas.
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