CIA Swiss account linked to Iran Contra funds
A U.S. government source says millions diverted from Iranian arms sales to the Contras flowed through a Swiss CIA account and aided Afghan rebels, a fact already under congressional and special prosecutor review. Reagan urged an independent counsel as protests sharpen over administration actions.
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Red tide threat grows along Pecos River border area
Texas Water Commission district manager Bill Lockey warned a suspected red tide of toxic algae could reach the International Amistad Reservoir near the Texas Mexico border. The plume has left about 200,000 dead fish along a 100 mile Pecos River stretch. US Mexico representatives planned talks to stem the tide flow.
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Hospital costs rise as stays shorten in 1985
Washington figures show the average hospital bill rose 7.5 percent in 1985 while the typical stay fell from 6.6 to 6.4 days. Equicor reports per stay charges climbed from 3571 to 3840 dollars, with officials noting sicker patients and fixed costs drive the rise. Jack Owen of the AHA says shorter stays don’t reduce costs due to fixed overhead and efficient use of resources.
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Geylit Hospital Fee Rise Tops Nationwide Figures
Geylit Hospital increased charges by 7.5 percent last year despite cost containment. The data lists the four highest states Nevada California Alaska and Oregon with charges ranging from $846 to $915, highlighting wide state-level variability in health costs.
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Northeast Storm Pounds Coast With Record Rain and Floods
A gale force storm battered the Northeast causing hundreds of Carolina residents to be stranded and over seven million dollars in damage to more than 100 buildings and coastal property. Floodwaters covered Annapolis docks while Baltimore tides rose above normal as warnings extended from New Jersey to Maine and across Great Lakes shores.
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Stolen Car Recovered in San Antonio Precludes Hometown Hassle
Midland man James Kulas 55 says he cannot pay 85 to retrieve his car from the police car pound after it was stolen and recovered in San Antonio. He has not worked since May due to throat cancer radiation treatment and stored all possessions in the vehicle. Police say the fee discourages abandoning cars after accidents. the man may get the 85 back via the city clerk.
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Area stays and costs dip below national averages
A study by Equicor shows 1985 area hospital stays under national 6.4 days and $3,840. Medical Center Hospital averaged 5.5 days at $3,250, Women's and Children's 3.7 days at $2,900, Physicians and Surgeons 5 days with no cost, Midland Memorial 4.7 days at $3,584, per officials. Equicor was a joint venture of Hospital Corporation of America and Equitable Group and Health Insurance Co.
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Lana Cunningham
Midland Memorial Hospital
Lisa Ball
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