Hospital rate hikes hit three states and a closure
A national hospital publication notes Blue Cross plan rate increases of 29 percent in Ohio 31 percent in Connecticut and 20 percent in a portion of New York. It also reports a New Jersey Catholic hospital forced to close then reopen by court order despite losses and a Dodge City Catholic hospital announcing closure with most patients to be absorbed by a nearby facility.
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Rising medical costs threaten access and public burden
The piece highlights escalating operation and medicine costs raising doctor fees and insurance premiums. It warns that government may be forced to push broader socialization of medicine if hospitals and medical professions do not collaborate to provide affordable care.
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Rural Renaissance Proposals by Sen Pearson
Senator James Pearson of Kansas pushes Rural Job Development Act Rural Community Development Bank and Rural Development Highways Act to spur growth in rural areas. He cites urban sympathy as the main hurdle with urban lawmakers fearing city job losses, urging gradual evolution and government prompting to relocate rather than create.
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Dear Dr Thosteson Vasectomy Inquiry
A couple seeks information on male sterilization and asks about office procedures. The husband is 54 and the wife 47 with limited fertility remaining, expressing a desire not to become pregnant. They request medical guidance on vasectomy.
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Vasectomy basics and cautions on fertility
The letter explains that vasectomy is a simple in-office procedure severing the vas deferens under local anesthesia. It warns it is permanent, may take 12 ejaculations to achieve sterility, and requires 2 to 6 months for full effect. It notes possible psychological effects and stresses joint understanding by both spouses.
Prayer For Today The Kingdom Of God Not Meat And Drink
Grateful for Your abiding presence. Ask for strength in stress and to view You as source of joy and peace. Jesus name. Amen.
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Bid to shield job rights for young mothers reaches Supreme Court
Washington reports the government and NAACP Legal Defense Fund urge a ruling that employers may not reject applicants with preschool children, using Ida Phillips of Jacksonville as the case study. Martin Marietta contests evidence and timing, arguing no discrimination proof and late petition filing.
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The Aristocats signals Disney’s post-Walt era in animation
Hollywood AP reports The Aristocats as Disney’s first cartoon without Walt Disney’s personal hand, with Wolfgang Reitherman now supervising. Critics may note changes, but the film’s animation, charm, and humor remain, while the studio continues a three-year production cycle and relies on screen feedback.
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Personal status check in cold months from Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle argues that in addition to a car winter checkup, readers should audit their social and economic standing. He lists signs of rising status such as尊 bill collectors apologizing, gifting luxuries, perks at work, and favored treatment for frequenting a company plant, ending with a reserved parking spot.
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NBC Plans World Premiere Focus For Winter TV Movies
New York AP reports NBC will reduce reruns and air only world premiere features on Mondays. The 2 hour Breakout prison drama with James Drury follows a bank robber’s escape attempt at Folsom Prison and the Sierra backdrop. Morley Safer debuts as co host on CBS 60 Minutes.
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Television Schedule Log Highlights Wide Daytime Lineup
A dense listing shows a full day of network programming with a mix of dramas comedies news and specials including Munsters Dick Van Dyke Petticoat Junction I Love Lucy The Beverly Hillbillies Captain Kangaroo and Merv Griffin Tonight. Notable specials include Gene Kelly Billy Graham Petula Clark and a Christmas Carol movie lineup.
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Ottawa Herald subscription rates listed by area
Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sunday and Holidays with subscription rates for trade area by mail. One month 1.29, three months 3.86, six months 6.70, one year 12.36. Outside trade area rates by mail: one month 2.06, three months 5.15, all months 9.79, one year 18.54. Out of state readers deduct 3 percent sales tax.
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Local News Rights Note from Press Association
A brief note states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish local news and distribute AP content, specifying the Benepiper printing and AP news maps.
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