Catastrophic illness insurance bill aims to aid families
Representative Larry Hogan of Maryland reintroduced federal guaranteed insurance for catastrophic illness losses. The plan would create voluntary, government-backed pools with income-based deductibles to cover excessive medical costs beyond basic and major medical plans. Hogan argues the measure protects middle and lower middle income families facing crippling expenses and eventual impoverishment.
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Iosu Fate
Vietnam democracy questioned as Saigon tightens press control
The piece laments the Saigon government’s crackdown on American journalists and expulsion of Reuters bureau chief Donald Davis and NBC’s Ron Nelsen. It argues the regime uses vague “un-Vietnamese activities” to silence reporting on torture, cease-fire violations, and corruption while the US is tied to Saigon’s image and fate. It also comments on profit motives, budget cuts, and rising taxes as broader economic concerns.
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Joint Military Commission
South Vietnam
United Press International
Donald Davis
National Broadcasting Company
Ron Nelsen
Los Angeles Times
New York Times
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Vietnam
Nstead
Smithsonian Eyes Washington Merry-Go-Round Revival
The Smithsonian proposes restoring the Dentzel carousel once housed in Woodside Park and later stored in Massachusetts. Estimated cost 81,000 for restoration, with total project funding possibly reaching 500,000. private donors sought as Congress funds are unlikely. Readers invited to contribute to the Merry-Go-Round fund at Smithsonian Washington DC.
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America
Woodside Park
Philadelphia
Woodside
Long Island
New Jersey
Smithsonian Institution
Massachusetts
Washington
Charles Blitzer
Dentzel
Blitzer
Congress
Calliope
Washington, D.C
Samuel Dash
Sam Ervin
D-N.d
Senate
Georgetown Law Center
Cash
Ford Foundation
Death As A Fact Of Life review at Calhoun Yale seminar
A Yale Calhoun College seminar topic prompts a review of David Hendin’s Death As A Fact of Life. The book analyzes death, medical tech ethics, organ transplants, euthanasia, patient truth telling, and the physician's role in terminal care, arguing for open, humane handling of dying patients.
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Yale University
Seneca
Yale
David Hendin
Norton
Hendin
H. L Mencken
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Kendin
Rent increases noted for tenants in Frederick area
The News-Post reports numerous dwelling owners notified tenants that starting April 1 rents will rise. Maryland Firemen's convention plans are taking shape with invitations to volunteer fire companies being sent. The State Roads Commission seeks bids to extend the Frederick-Washington highway two miles toward Urbana, leaving a five mile gap. John C. Lamar, 85, retired Adamstown merchant and Central Trust vice president, died of a heart attack on West Patrick Street. Fire destroyed a Rt 340 property killing 75 chickens. Ralph Kemp's house was saved. Andrew G. Truxal was elected Frederick Civitan Club president at YMCA meeting. Frances Bussard joined Zonta Club and spoke on fertilizer at Key Hotel dinner. The National Park Service plans to keep Shangri-La at Roosevelt's retreat, per Harry T. Thompson.
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Urbana
Montgomery County
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Adamstown
Central Trust Company
West Patrick Street
Defense manpower costs a major target for savings
Washington opinion piece argues cutting personnel costs could yield more defense savings than chopping new weapons. It notes high manpower bills rise with advanced systems and urges Congress to require Pentagon planning to curb these costs, suggesting leaner general purpose forces and sharper definition of support needs.
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William Proxmire
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