Editorial Republicans in LA County fight over unpaid health bills
There is a wide difference of opinion between Los Angeles County administrators and union officials on uncollected health bills. Estimates of uncollected funds range from 263 million to 370 million in accounts receivable for the Department of Health Services. The county plans to hire 242 clerical workers to reduce billing backlogs and possibly 284 more, aiming to boost collections and fairness for taxpayers.
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Los Angeles
Unto
Department of Health Services
Harry J. Wafford
Hufford
Hefford
Board of Supervisors
Barkles
Bargain justice idea from Burger aims at small claims
Chief Justice Warren E Burger urged a bargain basement justice approach for minor disputes in the United States. He proposed non-lawyer or mixed tribunals to handle consumer claims under 3000 dollars, arguing for quick fair resolutions outside traditional courts and hoping states like California will test the concept.
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Warren E Burger
U.S. Supreme Court
United States
Burger
Justice
California
Study Says Basics Beat Modern Teaching Methods
Washington reports a U S Education study of 4 200 third graders in Follow Through finds that old-fashioned basics with phonics memorization and routine homework outperform a flexible informal approach. Across 1 100 plus cities, those taught with traditional methods achieved higher average scores despite higher costs and more aids.
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Washington
U.s.free of Education
Art Associates of
Cambridge
Alass
University of Oregon
Art Associates
Charlotte
N.C
Debates on death penalty and abortion spark letters
A letter writer attacks Sidney Tarris's stance on the death penalty as lacking research while arguing for state choice. Another letter questions media bias on abortion funding and praises pro life arguments. A reader recounts handling a deceased dog and criticizes animal control services. The page urges residents to contact Long Beach officials to oppose Sohio revenue bonds amid urban industrial concerns.
Postal curiosity and a privacy complaint over opened mail
A reader recounts mailing vacation brochures to a relative on the east coast. The package arrived with postage due and notes indicating the envelope was opened in Los Angeles for postal inspection. The writer objects to mail opening as an invasion of privacy and asks what can be done to avoid similar charges in the future.
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East Coast
Los Angeles
Tam
City council approves Sohio terminal budget amid concerns
At the receivi ig Commeil meeting the council voted unanimously to approve the Harbor Department budget including 67 million for the Sohio oil tanker terminal. Citizens and scientists had warned about air pollution tanker explosions oil spillage and nearby active earthquake faults.
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Receivi Ig Commeil
Thomas Clark
Harbor Department
Sohio
Lifesaving effort honors local emergency responders
A June 6 motorcycle crash on Roosevelt Road near Hughes Junior High prompted rapid action by Station 9 paramedics and Memorial Hospital emergency staff. The family expresses deep gratitude for the lifesaving service provided by Long Beach citizens and first responders, and for the prayers of friends.
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Nur Tievenfoldson
Roosevelt Road
Hughes Junior High School
Station 9
Memorial Hospital
Long Beach Fins
Gail
Artukovic story and deportation hearing in June
A reader questions whether former Nazi criminal Andrija Artukovic will face deportation proceedings on June 27 or escape again as he has for years. The note mentions his alleged influence on U.S. authorities and claims about his wife’s work at St. Mary’s Hospital and funding from Mr. Bauer.
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Howard Blum
Andrija Artukovic
Surfside
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Bauer
St. Mary's
Pets and July 4 Fireworks Dangers Prompt Pet Safety Advice
On the Fourth of July many dogs and cats suffer injuries or go missing due to fireworks. Shelters see influxes of frightened pets and panicked animals may jump fences or windows. Dr Don Lanier advises licensing, not leaving pets alone, and keeping cats indoors to reduce harm.
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Don Lanier
Public Education Offier
Los Angeles
Reader condemns half page ad for The Other Side of Midnight
A reader blasts a daily paper for a large pornographic ad in the movie section. She criticizes the publication for selling trash, fears exposure to her children, and demands cancellation while defending love and marriage. She labels the ad degrading and urges discreet advertising.
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