National health insurance urged as rising costs strain care
A call for a federal national health insurance system is presented beside the story of 12 year old David Murphy in Phoenix. His kidney transplant and ongoing dialysis illustrate the high costs of medical care and the need for broad premium sharing to prevent individual burden. The piece argues private plans fail for many and urges Congress to act, stressing the basic principle of shared risk.
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Congress
David Murphy
Young David
Arizona
National Health Insurance
Wait For Truth Distorts In War Reporting Says Poll
Washington column notes two thirds distrust press claims and demand more candor on troop withdrawals and homecomings. It cites Vice President Agnew’s attack on media credibility and questions what the administration should reveal to the public. Also mentions a Cornell student voter registration dispute previously reported.
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New Voters
Dale Kesten
Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
Kesten
Third Grade Teacher Letters Students Growth Garden of Flowers
A Mayfield elementary letter from Mrs Barbara Langworthy, third grade teacher, speaks to parents about growth and discipline. She likens students to flowers in a garden, notes six months of work combining language math reading and fun, and invites conferences to discuss each child’s progress as spring nears and the school year ends.
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Barbara Langworthy
Forget Menocts
Democrats Propose Seven Point Economy Plan
The Democratic Policy Council states a seven point program to accelerate economic recovery with a wage price policy to curb rising costs. It urges fiscal stimulus via spending, warns of sluggish recovery, and calls for coordinated management and labor actions to stabilize prices and restore employment. The plan aims for early, vigorous growth regardless of November 1972 political impact.
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Washington
Democratic Policy Council
Democratic National Committee
Council
Nixon
Democratic Party
Agnew's Attacks Failure and Quiet on Police Complaints
A letter to a New York official blasts the NYPD for inaction after a 1960s police complaint about a widow, Eugene Friedman. The writer details delays, cites the Civilian Complaint Review Board and discusses broader tensions with police accountability and civil rights critics.
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New York
Police Department
Civilian Complaint Review Board
Police Complaint Board
Eugene Friedman
Historical trade sites and regional notes from varied origins
New Orleans French Market originated as an Indian barter site. East Pakistan supplies eighty percent of world jute used in twine and packing. A pre-bridge road from Rice Colorado crossed a river forty times in forty miles. The Fenians were a secret Irish group seeking to end British rule. In England elevators are called lifts.
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East Pakistan
Rice
Colo
The Journal Ad Rates and Delivery Details
The Journal, published daily by News Journal Inc in Middletown Ohio, lists delivery options and pricing. It describes motor route, mail, and Sunday editions with annual, monthly, and installment rates and a 5 cent service charge for tube placement, noting in advance payments and distant U.S. pricing. It also mentions a founding date of 1657 or similar.
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News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
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