Medicare turns one with mixed impact on care costs
Editorial notes July 1 anniversary of Medicare. It highlights $2.4 billion in hospital care for nearly four million seniors and $650 million in doctor fees, while acknowledging rising hospital costs and increased government paperwork. Locally, the hospital has felt the impact.
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James Pearson
Congress
Medicare Growth Strains Hospital Amid Expansion
The hospital reports rising Medicare impact with higher patient days and occupancy. A new third floor will add 11 beds to meet growing load, funded partly by taxpayers and partly from endowment investments donated by local citizens. The piece compares Medicare to a growing child in a socialist system.
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Dent
Geneva Seen Through A Summer Stroll In A European City
The piece reflects on Geneva as a compact yet sophisticated city with a lake shore, banks on every corner, and a time conscious populace. It notes the Rhone, fine hotels, bustling promenades, numerous cafes, and a relaxed summer pace that makes living there feel more enjoyable than work.
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Rhone
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Jaw popping and medical advice from Dear Dr Mother
A reader asks why jaw popping occurs after a dislocation and how to prevent another yawn induced episode. Dr Molner explains possible causes including stretched joints, arthritis, and bite alignment. suggests cautious yawns and consulting a dentist or oral surgeon for evaluation.
Auld Lang Syne Revisited and Local Quarantine News
Auld Lang Syne 25 Years Ago notes Mr and Mrs Ecman Jones and daughter Irene of Falls City Ned visiting Ottawa natives. Fifty Years Ago recalls June when 14 families were released from quarantine for scarlet fever with over 25 cases reported and all recovering or improving.
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Falls City
Ned
Western tale of water rights and cattle wars in Sinai
A fictional mid east western yarn follows Jake a small rancher surrounded by rival landowners led by Red Boris and Abdullah. Water cutoffs spark clashes as Big Sam and the Cattlemen's Association seek a peaceful solution, but tensions threaten a violent showdown with wide land grabs and looming gunfights.
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Ethiopians Strike Over Salt Lake City Riot
Ethiopian language instructors said University of Utah officials guaranteed their safety after a downtown tavern riot that turned racial. About 100 whites and Negroes clashed with police ending with a riot squad. 15 Ethiopians, including Assessa Mehretu, were involved as 120 Peace Corps teachers prepared for service in their country. classes were canceled Monday and Tuesday.
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Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Peace Corps
Assessa Mehretu
Mehretu
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Masthead Note
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription prices by mail for trade area and outside trade area including monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual rates. The paper notes it is published daily except Sundays and holidays with editor Robert B. Wellington and AP news dispatches.
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Kansas
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Television Log for Wednesday Night Schedule
The page lists a dense broadcast timetable with numerous programs and time slots including Leave It To Beaver News 5:25 News Truth or Consequences Batman Virginian Lost In Space Monroes Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres Movie Murder at 45 R.P.M. Gomer Pyle Steve Alien I Spy Johnny Carson Joey Bishop Moonfleet Faith For Our Times Outdoors in Kansas Truth Or Consequences and continued listing on page 3 with Weather News and additional shows.
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Loyal Opposition
Green Acres
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Gomer Pyle
Steve Alien
Johnny Carson
Alan Burke
Joey Bishop
Kansas
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