Medicare Brings Worries to Hospitals Over Nurse Shortage
A nationwide AP survey shows hospitals fear Medicare shifts will drain nurses and technicians to smaller rural facilities. Dallas Parkland officials expect intensified competition for 20,000 registered nurses as smaller hospitals must meet criteria for Medicare funding. Los Angeles County General reports three hours of nursing care per patient daily, with calls for four to five hours and government funding to raise staffing. Shortages persist despite plans to expand nurse training and health occupations enrollment.
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Mare
Peter Gerlich
Parkland Hospi
Tage
Boone
Los Angeles County General Hospital
California
John O'Conner
Threat of Tax Hikes Dims As Consumer Spending Slows
AP News notes the threat of a federal tax increase is fading as many Americans face higher tax bills this year. Personal incomes rise slower, but tax payments and state local revenues climb. With social security, excise, and other taxes up, consumer spending cools amid renewed economic uncertainty and debates over future tax policy.
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Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Treasury
Pike Township drive aids fire victims’ family
Pike Township Farm Bureau Women mobilize a clothing and furniture drive for Barbara Bixby and her three children after a Muscatine home fire. Donors may contact Mrs William Bixby in Muscatine 263 2407 or Mrs Wayne Martin in West Liberty or Mrs Annabel Phelps in Nichols.
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Pike Township
Dennis
Jerry
Jeff
William Bixby
Muscatine
Wayne Martin
West Liberty
Annabel Phelps
Nichols
Westmer Summer School Opens June 20 for Grades 1-8
The Westmer Community Unit No. 203 summer enrichment program starts Monday June 20. Classes run 8:30 to 10:30 each weekday until July 29. Transportation times vary by location with school arrivals required for pickup. no home pickups.
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JOY
Westmer Community Unit
Eliza
New Boston
Keithsburg
Birds Return After Hurricane in Dry Tortugas
Thousands of birds nesting in the Dry Tortugas Islands left on the winds of Hurricane Alma and returned safely after riding out the storm. Roger Allen, superintendent of Everglades National Park, said the adult birds sensed the rising winds meant trouble.
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Miami
Fla
Tortugas Islands
Alma
Roger Allen
Everglades National Park
Criticism of Parsons Sparks Fairfield Action
Fairfield residents form the Fight Back Committee after Life magazine targets Parsons College with a critical article. Jack McKenzie compares the piece to a bomb dropped on the town as locals vow to tell the truth about their community and school.
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Parsons
Fairfield Action
Fairfield
Parsons College
Jack McKenzie
Flunkout U
Life Magazine
McKenzie
Fairfield Fights Back Committee
Citizens Group
Parsons Fights Back At Fairfield In Civic Campaign
Area witnesses meeting at Marion will draw 600 delegates from southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri for a Jehovah's Witnesses assembly June 25 26 at Marion High School. Local congregations cancel meetings for the weekend as Chamber banners signs and bumper stickers promote Parsons Fights Back. Funds are raised to place ads in New York Chicago and other papers to present Parsons side. Local merchants donate two percent of gross sales Thursday through Saturday to the campaign. Women collect on street corners exchanging Fight Back buttons. Cork burning imitates the cigarette slogan We d rather fight than switch. Chamber executive Bob Cox says Parsons is part of the community and efforts will continue to attract industry improve schools and civic projects. Parsons under President Mil Jaryd Roberts has grown rapidly with a propitious but unorthodox program offering a college degree and operating at a profit.
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Iowa
Missouri
Assembly of
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Marion
Marion High School
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Chicago
Fairfield
Parsons
Bob Cox
Winnebago Land and Surrounding Recreation Area Overview
The piece highlights Lake Winnebago as a hub for powerboat and sailboat racing and ice fishing, with nearby Lakes Poygan Winneconne Butte des Morts and Wolf River famed for boating and fishing. It notes tourist cities along the lake, Kettle Moraine Forest, scenic drives, and landmarks including High Cliff Scenic Park New London Appleton and Lawrence College Ripon. It mentions public museums Wolf River scenery Rosedale peony center Fond du Lac and Waupun prison with regional park and golf nearby.
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Winnebago
Lake Winnebago
Midwest
Poygan
Winneconne
Butte Des Morts
Wolf River
Lake Wintecbago
Kettle Moraine State Forest
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U.S
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Los Angeles
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Jimmie Hatlo
Wien
Gherkins
Bill Lef
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Monahans
Texas
Eres
Trier
Mama
Pike
Westmer
Mil Jaryd Roberts
Roberts
Magnavox
TV Sales and Service
Dial
Bramway
Remington
Wenlu Park
Cal
Hartford
Come
Wisconsin
Winnebago Lake
State
New London
Public Museum
Appleton
Lawrence College
Institute OF Paper
Grignon
Koukauns
Portage Road
Paine Art Center
Oshkash
Oty Island
Neenah-Menasha
Ripon College
Ripon
Rosedale
Fond DU Lac
Ing
Waupun
Bob
Firestone Tires
Mulberry Ave
Brei’s
S&h
Bob‘s Mobil Service
Walnut Street
Jim
Firestone
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