Health Systems Agency showcases regional care plan
Officials from the Health Systems Agency of Northeast Kansas discussed a federal plan covering 25 counties from the Nebraska line to Anderson County and from Douglas County to Abilene and Junction City. The group aims to improve care, cut medical costs, and reduce hospital duplication, backed by a 50 member board. The agency’s initial draft spans 354 pages and represents extensive effort.
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Critique of Local Health Agency Spending
The agency will spend a quarter of a million dollars next year on surveys meetings and monitoring local boards. Its health plan book is a collection of trivia that keeps bureaucrats busy and its only notable achievement is employing high salary staff. It is one of over 200 such agencies nationwide, illustrating why health costs and taxes remain high.
Arms Peddling and Carter Era Policy Failures
The piece criticizes Carter administration arms sales arguing pledged curbs were ignored. It notes a decline in year one but 15.3 billion in weapons sold in the last full year, with Iran and the Shah cited as harmful examples. It argues liberal arms exports fuel conflict and global bloodshed.
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TV Tonight In The Family Er?
TV listings for the evening include documentaries on Eleanor Roosevelt, a cautionary film about a teenager’s alcohol use, and a mix of dramas, comedies, and news programs. Highlights feature Legends: Eleanor Roosevelt special, a 1980 film The Might of the Juggernaut, and a transmission lineup across NBC CBS and ABC with Mounting sports and late news.
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Lilienthal warned of wasted human energy and timid leaders
Five years ago David Lilienthal urged bold public and private action to unlock America's growth. He cited plans for a coal to synthetic oil pilot plant and argued leaders must mobilize human energy, not rely on government fiat, to drive renewal. He died at 81, leaving a provocative legacy.
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Reagan Steers From Actor To New Era President
Washington AP notes Reagan will face an unfair standard as the nation shifts from actor to president. The piece reflects on Carter era promises, economic storms, and plans for budget cuts and a three year tax cut while warning of looming international flashpoints from Central America to the Middle East.
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CBS Maintains Lead In TV Ratings Race Amid Mix of Hits
CBS holds a steady advantage at midseason as NBC and ABC lag. Dallas drives a 60 percent audience share while CBS paces with a schedule blending new series with enduring hits like Alice and Dukes of Hazzard. Weak spots include Secrets of Midland Heights and Freebie and the Bean, both canceled.
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Ulcers Diet Advice and Family Planning Queries
Readers challenge medical guidance on ulcer diet and pregnancy in midlife. Dr Donohue explains that bland diets may not help ulcers, coffee should be limited, alcohol avoided during healing, and diet varies. For later pregnancy in forties, doctors weigh congenital risks and health. genetic counseling may help. Other queries: hard water and arthritis claims are false. honey and vinegar mixtures do not cure arthritis.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates Amid Local Circulation
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices for trade area and out of state readers. Rates include options by mail and by carrier with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly terms, plus sales tax details and out of state tax deductions.
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