Medicare urges second opinions before elective surgery
The government will push 46.8 million Medicare and Medicaid recipients to obtain a second medical opinion for elective procedures. HEW will distribute 5 million brochures and run ads highlighting cautions on tonsillectomies, gallbladder, and other surgeries. Medicare will cover second opinions and tests, with a toll free hotline for local specialist referrals.
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Washington
Artment of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Medicare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Rhodesia delays black rule date amid military moves
Salisbury Rhodesia Jan 1968 Rhodesian government says the December 31 deadline for black rule will be delayed by two or three months and steps against black nationalist guerrillas may escalate. Internal Affairs Minister Rollo Hayman told Parliament there will be no time for elections this year while transition to a black dominated legislature requires at least four months after constitutional approval. Prime Minister Ian Smith signaled possible cross border raids in retaliation for guerrilla attacks on a Rhodesian airliner survivors. He promised a new course of action within days, saying Rhodesians seek more decisive steps and acknowledge world concern.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Rollo Hayman
Comiister of Internal Affairs
Hayman
Ian Smith
Smith
Zambia
Mozambique
Helst Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Chautauqua Center
The Helst family reunion is planned for this Sunday starting at noon at the Chautauqua Community Center. Local relatives are expected to attend and share in the gathering.
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Helst
Chautauqua
Breath of Life Campaign drive ends soon in Cincinnati area
Local chapters urge contributions to the Breath of Life Campaign aiding cystic fibrosis patients and related lung diseases. Cited facts note CF occurs about once in 1600 births with many carriers unaware, and total patient care costs run into dollars yearly for meds and services. The Greater Cincinnati Chapter office is at 2330 Victory Parkway.
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Middletown
Chester Kree
Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati
The
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Victory Parkway
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