Costs of health care rise faster than inflation
Editorial notes health care costs outpacing inflation and cites a President’s Council report showing government involvement in payments to the health care industry as a major cause. It argues that while Uncle Sam funded about half the nation’s health bill in 1975, too little reaches people and too much funds programs and bureaucracy, as seen in the current House appropriations bill.
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Health Care Trials Set for Debate in Congress
Congress debates a health care bill totaling 4.8 billion in new spending exclusive of Medicare and Medicaid. The measure funds new health planning bodies, nationwide care needs research, and review organizations while providing no money for modernizing or building facilities.
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Debt ceiling hike looms as payroll deductions rise
A Washington report says the House approved a 184 to 177 vote to raise the debt ceiling to 700 billion dollars over 15 months, from 627 billion. The measure lets the government borrow to cover already incurred debts. One in eight dollars from pay goes to interest, while Congress pursues more spending in a cold, cruel fiscal climate.
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Salt Free Diet and Acne Questions for Dr Thesteson
A reader asks about edema despite a salt free diet and normal tests, noting protein levels may matter. Another asks about acne cures and a vitamin A acid treatment with high reported success, plus a pillow-cover tip. A reader queries iodine impact on T-4 testing and iodine avoidance. A final note ponders insomnia in menopause with a blessing prayer.
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Lindsay Tries TV Next By JAY SHARBUTT AP Television Writer
John Lindsay, a former congressman and two time mayor, now practices law in New York and works part time for ABC. He hosts a Closeup special aiming to rival CBS 60 Minutes style programming and hopes to interview more, possibly launching a magazine format series. He joined ABC in 1974 after a European sabbatical and a Newsweek item sparked interest in documentary work on world cities.
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Government farm pamphlets spark controversy over language
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall reports that government pamphlets describing farm work hazards to farmers are drawing criticism for wording some say is inappropriate or misleading amid concerns about how risks are presented to the agricultural community.
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Television schedule and safety pamphlets prompt debate
A full day TV log lists programs from Sesame Street to The Midnight Special, while a related report details OSHA pamphlets for farmers. The materials include Safety With Beef Cattle and warnings about manure hazards, drawing reactions from Sen. Carl Curtis and Rep. Thomas Hagedorn.
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Magazines in groceries set to hit $500 million market
AP reports magazines and other printed materials are expanding in supermarkets with sales near $455 million last year, part of a $2 billion total market. Managers praise profit, publishers seek new outlets as returns improve, while racks near checkout grow into full reading departments.
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Ottawa Herald rates and postage notice
Ottawa Herald announces subscription rates for trade area and out of area. Domestic and out of state pricing shown with monthly quarterly and yearly options. Includes editor contact and Associated Press affiliation note.
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