Price Commission approves 22 percent Blue Cross hike
The Price Commission announced a 22 percent premium increase for the Blue Cross Blue Shield federal employees plan, 12.1 percent less than requested. Chairman C. Jackson Grayson cited cost estimate adjustments and higher use of inpatient services as drivers, warning higher premiums may be needed without discipline in hospitalization costs.
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Air strikes, self-determination shape US stance on Pakistan crisis
Rogers said air strikes would continue and Washington would not redraw borders in East Pakistan. The United States favors letting locals decide their future and opposes secession creating new states. The two week war ended with East Pakistan forces surrendering to India and New Delhi recognizing the independence movement leaders as a government with full status. The US will not intervene for Sheik Mujibur Rahman, insisting the matter be decided by those involved.
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China captive Mary Ann Harbert Reunites With Family
Mary Ann Harbert 26, freed after nearly four years in Communist China, meets her parents and sister aboard a ship to San Francisco. She recalls capture in 1968 near Hong Kong, describes farm commune conditions, and says she felt no strong brainwashing amid talks on Nixon's Peking trip. Harbert is driven home to Palo Alto where a Christmas reunion awaits.
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ACTION LINE seeks bat removal tips and book order woes
A reader asks how to drive bats from caves without harm, noting rabies risks and a mammalogist’s warning. Another letter covers a delayed book order from Publishers Central Bureau, with a suggestion to refuse a duplicate shipment. A query about bachelor friendly cookbooks ends with librarian tips and several title recommendations.
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Obituary Notice Sparks Bereaved Dismay Over Guest Cards
A Bellflower reader vents anger at unsolicited memorial tokens sent after a relative’s death. She recalls three days after the obituary appeared receiving “memory cards” asking for gratitude to a WWII veteran. Most cards were copies, some lacking the clipping, causing distress to the family.
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Yule sales gains best in 5 years
Washington commerce secretary Maurice Stans said Christmas sales showed the biggest annual gain in five years. He reported an 11 to 12 percent rise in dollar terms over 1970 and a 9 percent increase in volume when higher prices are included.
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Hope seeks Hanoi trip to aid POW talks with Vietnam
Former actor Hope cites plan to visit Hanoi to entertain American GIs and discuss seven peace points raised at Paris talks. He says he arranged the Bangkok lead and planned Vientiane meetings with U.S. officials, then to Hanoi to entertain troops at Camp Eagle near Hue.
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Hoffa to be released today per radio report
Detroit radio station WWJ reported, citing union sources, that former Teamsters president James R. Hoffa would be released from federal prison today. Edward Grady Partin of Baton Rouge said he asked President Nixon by telegram for Hoffa's immediate release.
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