Inflation and medical costs under congressional scrutiny
Editorial notes that federal efforts to curb inflation will soon target medical costs charged by hospitals and doctors. It cites a West Coast group showing hospital fees up 194 percent and physician fees up 214 percent from 1967 to 1977, with broader rises in legal fees postal rates social security taxes and the federal budget, underscoring the political focus on Washington.
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Congress
Washington
Dr. Thesteson
French Riviera
Ottawa Braves Triumph Boosts Campus Spirit
Ottawa University Braves football finished seven wins in ten games under Coach John Salavantis. After internal problems the team delivered a winning season and defeated Baker, giving the university and community a much needed boost and proof that effort can overcome size.
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America
Ottawa University, Braves
Ottawa
Baker
John Salavantis
University
TV Tonight and Wednesday Night Highlights
TV listings feature Abby’s schoolboard speech on women’s role sparking a brassy Bradfords clash, Dick Clark’s Live with Johnny Mathis ABBA and more. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving explores unorthodox holiday ingredients. Also elections analysis, Bugs Bunny Western spoof, Charlie’s Angels spy tale, Bad and Lou behind scenes, The Word on a religious document, Great Performances ballet, Vega$ and Rhodesia coverage, Star Trek assignment, Bob Newhart Show, S W A T planning crimes, and classic comedies with I Love Lucy and Sergeant Bilko. Includes a Bible verse and prayer excerpt.
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Abby
Dick Clark
Johnny Mathis
Abba
David Frye
Frankie Avalon
Annette Funicallo
Charlie Brown
America
Harvay Karman
Buddy Hackett
Abbatt and Costello
David Janssen
James Whitmore
Sir Frederick Ashton
Ivan Turgenev
Lynne Seymour
Anthony Dowell
Ashton
Opera House
Covent Garden
London
Googan
Clint Eastwood
Lee J. B
Arizona
New York City
Cedar Rapids Subscriptions and Associated Press Note
Publication details list daily schedule and editor Robert B. Wallington. Rates: trade area one month 2.50, three months 6.90, six months 12.05, year 22.00. Outside trade area by mail 3.40, 8.90, 14.85, 30.70. Out of state deduct 3 percent. Notices AP exclusive news rights.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wallington
Dear Dr Thetston Should I Have Gallstone Surgery
A 61 year old man with gallstones and no prior pain reports losing nearly 60 pounds since a 215 pound weight. He asks whether to proceed with surgery and if a second opinion is wise after his doctor now recommends removal. He seeks medical guidance on risks and decision timing.
To Your Good Health and Medical Letters Mix
A reader asks about gallstones requiring surgery, weighing age, obesity, and statistics on known versus unknown stones. Medical advice covers fluoridation questions, bronchoscope procedure details, eye styes, shampoo irritants, and headaches from painting with turpentine substitutes.
Weekend Weekly Run Set To Begin In December
NBCs Weekend news magazine gains weekly prime time status with a December 2 launch date. Executive producer J Reuven Frank asserts the Peabody winning program is finally and definitely starting a regular run this time with no postponement planned, targeting Saturdays in the winter spring cycle.
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Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
NBC
Staius
Jreuven Frank
Frank
Twin City Leaders Battle State Climate
A Minneapolis stalled business climate sparks clashes with the Minnesota Legislature according to AP. Prominent executives like Harvey Mackay fault taxes and liberal regulatory interpretation while Curtis Carlson cites discriminatory tax assessments. The piece also covers NBC Weekend and CBS 60 Minutes personalities and their programming shifts.
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John Cunniff
Minneapolis
Harvey Mackay
Mackay Envelope Co
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Contiguous States
Mackay
Curtis Carlson
Carlson Companies
Plymouth
Evening Spiritual Life Crusade Begins at 7:40 AM
The community announces a daily spiritual life crusade at 7:40 AM each evening. Organizers urge participation for prayer, reflection, and guidance as part of the ongoing religious event.
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