Medicare premium hike blamed on rising hospital costs
Ottawa Herald reports a HEW news release announcing a July 1 increase in Medicare hospital insurance premiums from 36 to 40 dollars a month. The article criticizes the agency for not explaining the cause of rising hospital costs and notes a federal ruling lowering nursing care payments to the elderly, shifting costs to premium payers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Medicare
HEW
Federal rules drive rising hospital costs
No self blame enter, thus increasing admittance costs. New federally imposed life safety codes force hospitals to spend on capital improvements. Patients pay depreciation while taxpayers cover initial costs. Paperwork from HEW and agencies adds to bills. Government cites rising costs but does not admit federal regulations are a prime factor.
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HEW
New York City strikes threaten health amid pension clash
A Kansas editor warns that taxpayers nationally may pay for New York City pension costs as garbagemen and police strike over a 19 000 worker cut. Uncollected trash piles up, unions threaten action, and critics call the moves extortion against taxpayers nationwide.
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Kansas
New York
Potassium Deficiency Advice Prompted by Reader
A reader reports a friend diagnosed with potassium deficiency. She has been taking potassium pills but notices no improvement and seeks guidance on effective treatment and potential underlying causes.
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Ion
Potassium Deficiency Symptoms and Related Health Notes
Discussion covers how potassium and sodium balance affect body cells, causes of deficiency from diuretics vomiting diarrhea kidney disease and diabetic acidosis, and symptoms such as muscle weakness constipation low blood pressure and heart rhythm issues. Tests and cautious use of supplements are advised with monitoring and doctor guidance.
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Thosteson
Rita
Hiss Rose
S.K
TV schedule log with historic forties notes and a Great Wall fact
A dense television programming log lists an extensive slate of daytime and evening shows across genres. It includesSesame Street The Electric Company News News and variety blocks, sports, films, and specials with numerous channel markers and time stamps. The piece closes with a historical fact about the Great Wall of China under Qin Shi Huang ti, noting its length and dimensions.
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Variety
Electric Company
Hogan's Heroes
Beverly Hillbillies
Stars and Stripes
the Waltons
Andy Griffith
Texas Wheelers
Royals
Hollywood Television Theatre
Rangers
Harry O
Lilias
Green Acres
Alan Watt
Washington Week In Review
Wall Street Week
Gomer Pyle
USAAC
Dr. Strangelove
Masterpiece Theatre
Dick van Dyke
Love Of God And Commerce By DON LAMBERT
Marge Thompson of Olathe spoke on Bicentennial commerce and personalization at a Franklin County gathering. She markets over 600 items including plates pencils key chains hats and balloons and noted strong demand for town specific designs. Her warehoused stock serves more than 20 area towns and she urged committees to pursue revenue generating projects.
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Don Lambert
Marge Thompson
Olathe
Franklin County
Ottawa
Washington
USDA lowers 1975 milk output hope on feeding rates
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department now expects 1975 milk production to total around 116 billion pounds, near 1974’s 115.4 billion, due to reduced spring feeding rates and uncertain crop prospects. The outlook hinges on feed prices, milk prices, cull cow prices, and the broader economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
USDA
Economist
Local Newspaper Rates and Notices Summary
Publication notes show daily editions except Sunday and holidays with Robert B. Wellington as editor and publisher. Subscription prices for local and out of trade areas vary by duration, including monthly and yearly options with differing tax-inclusive rates.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellington
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