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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1965
Page
8
Ohioans spend over two billion yearly on premiums and still lack clarity on rates. The article examines who fixes auto, home, and health costs, how location and driver safety affect pricing, and the role of the Insurance Department in disputes and enforcement as hearings are debated.
The Ohio Department of Insurance defends using the experience factor to set auto and health rates, arguing public hearings influence only what is necessary when insurers justify increases. Health care costs rose faster, with examples like Blue Cross Cincinnati rising from 2.50 to 4.10 monthly, and 1956 72 dollar annual driver rates to 72. The department notes public objections at hearings but often approves after validating figures.
Federal investigators and park authorities in Chattanooga search for the Napoleon 12 pounder cannon weighing about a ton valued at $1,750. Chief Ranger John Fisher notes bolts to its wheels were broken, and evidence suggests it was towed to load onto a truck. The theft is a federal offense.
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