Continuing Education for Doctors Standards Call
The article reports on rising malpractice costs and a push by medical groups to require ongoing education and periodic recertification. AMA backed peer review plans aim to drop high liability doctors from coverage and reduce premiums. New Mexico adopts relicensure training hours amid opposition to compulsion.
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Governor Approves Nearly 4 Million in Federal Antipoverty Funds
Gov. Preston Smith announced approval of about 4 million dollars in federal antipoverty funds for Texas communities. Head Start for 453 children in Lubbock and Levelland totals 703,978 dollars. Dallas County receives 2,449,965 dollars for neighborhood centers and related services.
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Houston Bridge Declared Hazard After 1960s Build
Port chief engineer Richard P. Leach calls the $18.5 million Houston bridge a navigation hazard and a misjudgment. He warns a ship could sink or girders could dislodge with only 135 feet of vertical clearance, short of the recommended 150 feet.
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