Medi-Cal urged fixed pharmacist fee to lower drug costs
Assemblyman Robert Crown leads a Ways and Means probe urging a fixed professional fee for Medi-Cal prescriptions. A subcommittee says wholesale drug prices vary wildly and a $2.05 per prescription fee plus ingredient costs could curb high pricing, promote use of lower priced drugs, and save state money. Crown argues the plan would assure fair pricing for consumers.
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UPI
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Police Fire Fatal Shooting of Burglary Suspect in Los Angeles
In South Los Angeles a 26 year old burglary suspect identified as Bobby Leel Washington was shot to death by police after he grabbed for an officer's revolver during a chase at a residence on 78th Street. Dolores R. Robinson reported a suspicious car and lights, prompting officers to respond and pursue the suspect.
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CNS
Martinez
Washington
Bobby Leel
Dolores R. Robinson
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78Th St
Volvo introduces 1445 sedan with extensive safety aids
In Rockleigh New Jersey Volvo of Sweden unveils the 1445 sedan adopting 17 of 20 federal safety standards effective 1968. It adds five extra features energy absorbing body sections rear brake relief valves rear window defrosters safety wheel rims and front seat anti whiplash device.
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UPI
Volvo
Sweden
U.S
National Traffic Agency
Volvo, Inc
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Jansson
Airline Trip Insurance Curb Sought in Senate
Senator Pearson urged banning over the counter airline trip insurance sold at service counters and vending machines to curb airliner sabotage. He cited six accidents causing 210 deaths since 1955 and urged felony penalties for carrying firearms or explosives on commercial flights and stronger cockpit safety measures. He argued ordinary travel policies suffice and vendable insurance is unnecessary.
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Washington
Congress
James
Pearson
Japan
Community Relations Unit Expanded by L A Police
Los Angeles police chief Thomas Reddin announced a major bureau reorganization to expand community relations. Six new deputy chiefs will head reassigned divisions as 56 officers join the expanded unit, aiming to boost local ties without reducing patrol strength. the overhaul was expected to take about six weeks.
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UPI
Furéau Long
Thomas
Reddin
Din
James Fisk
Pnnfhe
Reddin Sad
Price Community Relations
Epidemics Sweep Over Red China Reported in Hong Kong
UPI dispatch notes major epidemics sweeping Communist China spilling into Hong Kong and Macao. Health officials report over 2000 measles cases in Hong Kong this year with more than 400 fatalities. Macao reports unusually large meningitis cases and several deaths. travelers describe disease spread tied to Red Guards movement and cultural upheaval. Peking cites health worker departures.
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Hong Kong
UPI
China
Macao
Kiang-Wu
Mao Tse-lung
Red China
Peking
Bootleg Moonshine Conspiracy Tied to Tennessee Officials
Chattanooga reports federal inquiry into illicit whiskey networks linked to Moonshine movement. Indicted James Turner, 50, and Chinese travelers described crowded, unhygienic conditions with Red Guards figures moving illicit liquor through crowded streets. Observers note teams of doctors and nurses being deployed from Beijing as related political tensions rise.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Hongi
James E. Turner
Chatta
Kong
Innoga
China
Turner
Jane
Queen Grants Maundy Coins to 82 Elderly People
Queen Elizabeth II distributed gold Maundy coins to 82 elderly recipients in Durham during a ceremony marking service and distinction. The event, first held outside London since King Charles I, drew a diverse group of Anglican, Methodist, Congregationalist, Catholic, and Salvation Army members amid interest from coin dealers and souvenir hunters.
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England
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Elizabeth II
Serres
Charles
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Canterbury
Windsor
Thelite
Prince Philip
Salvation Army
Roman Cathl
Budapest court sentences Hungarian official in espionage case
A Budapest court sentenced a Hungarian commissioner and co-defendants in an espionage case tied to a U.S. legal action. The proceedings traced activities back to 1956 revolutions and involved naturalization in 1964, with defendants including Gordon G. White and Sherrill E. Penney among others. The case forms part of a broader crackdown announced by Justice Department officials.
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Justice Department
Prand
Budapest
Hungary
Turmer
U.S
Andras
Csala
Gordon G. White
East
Buddy) Hendricks
Leary
Monn
Shine
Garan
United States
Buda
Bost
Striking Inmates at Soledad Protest New Rules
About 700 inmates at Soledad State Prison remain on strike to protest post violence rules including closing the gate during recreation and increased guard control. 300 have returned to work, 600 stayed out, and others face disciplinary hearings for refusals. Guards armed with shotguns paced catwalks as the protest highlighted food and laundry system complaints.
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Soledad State Prison
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