Editorial: Runaway federal spending and reform prompts
Editorial urges tighter control of federal outlays noting three-fourths of 1975 76 budget not subject to annual review. Tax Foundation recommends funding tied to tax increases, clear goals, annual program reviews and curbing automatic escalators to prevent programs from engulfing the budget. It warns presidents and Congress remain prisoners of past decisions.
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FTC Pushes Allowing Drug Price Ads by Pharmacists
The FTC proposes letting pharmacists advertise prescription drug prices, challenging bans in state laws and ethics codes. Advocates say ads would lower prices and boost price competition, while opponents claim ads demean the profession. A San Francisco study showed 28 price points for one hypertension remedy from 2.50 to 11.75.
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Shapp Considers Presidential Bid With Cautious Step Plan
Governor Milton Shapp of Pennsylvania contemplates a possible run for the presidency. He plans to form a fundraising committee and may campaign selectively after the state budget is approved, promising a restrained pace even if he starts. If he visits California, reporters will be alerted to his campaign plans for Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Malpractice reform proposal urges early settlements and costs shifts
A reader letter by Mrs. Allen A. Steele discusses a proposed bill to reform medical malpractice. It mandates settlement conferences within 60 days of filing, limits discovery, requires written settlement offers within 10 days, and ties attorney fees to settlement outcomes. If not settled, trial proceeds with costs reimbursed to the prevailing party and mandatory fee standards. The plan aims to reduce premiums, discourage meritless suits, and encourage realistic settlements.
Baker's Humor Wins Reader Praise for Our American Roulette
A reader expresses strong delight at Russell Baker's June 8 article Our American Roulette. The writer honors Baker's talent and his right to express views in his humor filled style, noting they laughed hard and cried with amusement.
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Youthful ideasWow You could have fooled me
City managers and four city council members described as teenagers emerge in a surprising revelation amid discussions of youth involvement. The article notes a municipal context with local officials and their unexpected age status influencing governance.
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John Mansell
No paint needed for postal mail case contract dispute
Henry W. Mason of Long Reach questions why the Postal Service paints mail cases a gaudy color while demanding higher rates and planning to replace the cases soon. He calls it mismanagement if there is no hanky panky.
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Henry W. Mason Long
Patient testimonial honors doctor care and sympathy
A patient recounts relief after medical treatment, noting doctors paused to show empathy and expressing that doctors may seek comforts like homes and cars. The account reflects gratitude toward medical staff and frustrations with insurance, closing with a coastal place reference.
Why busing proved to be a failure
Chicago sociologist Dr. James Coleman, a leading desegregation advocate, attacks court ordered integration and busing as driving whites to suburbs and deepening urban school segregation. He calls for reassessing strategies to avoid further resegregation while defending integration.
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