Heart donor search for Arizona transplant patient in Tucson
Anne Fletcher of Illinois, a 22 year old in Tucson awaiting a heart transplant, has a few weeks to live without a donor. Doctors warn her condition remains critical yet stable as donations pour in from Tucson Peoria and beyond to cover transplant costs not insured.
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Stevenson weighs Medicaid replacement plan
Democratic candidate Adlai E. Stevenson floats a test program offering free preventive medical care for the poor as a potential replacement for state Medicaid. The idea, described as embryonic, would have selected hospitals provide diagnostic and outpatient services to measure cost savings from early preventive care.
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Thompson protests anti-Soviet sanctions in Illinois
In a Chicago speech Gov. James R. Thompson urged backing credits sanctions against the Warsaw Pact instead of trade embargoes he said punish Illinois more than the Soviets. He told Vice President George Bush Washington policy hurts Illinois and helps competitors like Japan.
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State payroll rises despite 2700 fewer workers
Illinois Comptroller reports February payroll at 117000 employees on a 171 million payroll with 39400 higher education staff and 77600 regular agency workers. Fewer university staff and agency workers than last year amid hiring freeze. Mental Health Dept shows largest decline.
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