Budget cuts threaten 220 health systems agencies nationwide
Health planners reevaluate HSAs as Reagan proposed budget cuts move to phase out funding by 1982. Critics note flaws like excessive detail and cost containment, but supporters cite hospital planning gains and slowed cost growth. Halpern predicts possible state or regional shifts and continued regulation beyond HSAs, with uncertain overall impact on national health planning.
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Jay Halpern
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
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Western
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HSA
Senate
Health Systems Agency
Pest management proposal dots Myersville town plans
Myersville considers an elegant pest control idea adding a purple martin birdhouse to the new Main Street minipark to curb mosquitos. The project includes a dogwood setting, shrubs, sidewalk, and benches with design by Suzanne Friis of Brookside Gardens. Howard Cline seeks a 16 foot wide, three tiered bleacher behind the softball field backstop on Harp Place. Mayor Claude Keller says the town will pay $25 for county tax equity administrative costs.
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Tuesay
Leo Miatga
Suzanne Friis
Brookside Gardens
Montgomery County Park and Planning Commission
Little League
Howard Cline
Harp Place
Claude Keller
April 15 tax deadline at main post office draws crowds
A steady stream of residents queued at the Patrick Street post office in Frederickton to mail 1980 tax returns before midnight. Workers bagged mail for Annapolis and Philadelphia, while many waited until the last minute to ensure refunds and avoid penalties.
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Philadelphia
Western Maryland Weekend Weather Outlook
Western Maryland expects sunny and warm today with highs in the 70s. Clouds increase Friday bringing a chance of showers into the weekend. Mountain towns like Deep Creek stay mild with scattered thunder showers and weekend highs near 70. Ocean City reports showers with weekend highs in the 70s and nights in the 50s. water temperature listed as 50.
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Deep Creek
Maryland Ocean
Ocean City
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