US curbs on medical charges
Government rules split medical providers into institutional and non-institutional groups. Hospitals and clinics may raise prices to reflect costs and productivity with limits, while wage increases capped at 5.5 percent. above 25 percent must notify IRS and Medicare officials. Non-institutional providers face stricter controls and require justification for any fee increases and state clearance for higher boosts.
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Oil blast kills one and injures eight near well
A Union Oil blast killed one worker and injured eight others at a cementing site. Injured men were taken to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, with names including Henry Williams 34 of Carson David Sesor 25 of Muwanday and John Courtlay 23 of Cersi fos. Firefighters battled a fierce blaze as witnesses described a collapsing rig and a thick smoke plume.
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Miami ship seized by Cuba over piracy claim
Cuba announced on a Cuban radio broadcast that it captured the 1,400 ton freighter Johnny Express near its eastern coast after reports of attack and crew injuries. Cuban officials warned they would pursue pirate ships beyond their waters and blamed the United States for supporting such acts. The ship, flying a Panamanian flag, was said to be en route to Oriente Province with Captain Jose Villa reporting heavy wounds and a plea for U.S. Coast Guard aid before radio contact was lost.
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Action Line covers car deposit, TV wish, and Bogart lore
Readers seek help recovering a $20 car deposit from Nugent Chevrolet after a wheelchair bound buyer found a smaller model inadequate. A column-tied query also clarifies Bogart’s line in Casablanca and cites library notes. The piece lists Christmas turkey services and prices from area caterers and supermarkets.
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Artificial snow items advertised at International Assemblies Corp
The notice lists 13 pound bags of popcorn style styrofoam snow chunks for 2.50 and 17 pound bags of styrofoam dust for 2.04, offered at 10637 Midway Ave Cerritos. It directs readers to stores that sell decorative snow products for yard displays.
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Jobless aid extension gains congressional approval
Congress passed a bill sent to President Nixon to extend unemployment benefits in states with high unemployment. About 498,000 workers in 11 states plus Puerto Rico could receive 18 extra weeks of partial benefits until July 1, with the program ending October 1. The Treasury would fund the extensions. States qualifying include California, Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Nevada, and Puerto Rico.
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India urges U.N. to delay pullout debate on cease-fire
India asks the United Nations Security Council to defer discussions on troop withdrawals and related matters until a cease-fire is consolidated. Swaran Singh read Indira Gandhi's statement signaling a unilateral cease-fire to begin Friday evening Indian time and urged focusing first on securing the cease-fire.
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Dacca Surrenders as India wins Bangla Desh war
India announces unilateral cease-fire after Dacca surrenders to Lt Gen A A K Niazi. India’s eastern command accepts the capitulation of about 80,000 Pakistani troops, led by Niazi, as Lt Gen J B Aurora and Maj Gen Jacob oversee the handover. Gandhi vows to aid Bangla Desh, while Mukti Bahini guards targets and seeks stability.
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