National Health Insurance Takes Center Stage in Congress
A nationwide shift toward viewing health care as a right gains momentum in Congress with broad support from lawmakers and unions. Multiple plans vie for reform funding, from tax credits to federal coverage, while cost and who pays remain central concerns.
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Harry S. Truman
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
American Medical Association
Sen. Kennedy
Organized Labor
Medicredit
Federal Treasury
The
Health Insurance Association of America
AMA
Health Insurance Association
Lead Poisoning Fight Faces Funding and Policy Debate
The New York Times reports a 7.5 million federal lead poisoning fund aims to clean up housing before children are poisoned, while critics argue for systematic preemptive housing remediation. Local programs in New York and other cities trace most cases to prewar housing with lead paint and press landlords to repair. Congress, administrations, and insurers clash over health reform, funding, and coverage with varied proposals from Ryan Kennedy Mills Ribicoff and Nixon administration plans.
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Blue Cross
Congress
New York Times
Nancy Hicks
New York
Housing Development Administration
House
Senate
Mills
Ribicoff
Abraham Ribicoff
Dconn
Nixon
Editorials Warn Cuts Could Shrink State University Diversity
The editorial boards warn Gov. Ogilvie’s austerity plan may raise tuition and living costs at Illinois universities. The higher per student price could deter low income students unless financial aid and scholarships remain funded, affecting access and enrollment in state schools.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
General Revenue Fund
Ogilvie
Office of
Ilinois
Soviet role praised for keeping India Pakistan peaceful
US officials credit the Soviet Union with preventing a war between India and Pakistan by leveraging a friendship treaty with India that discouraged recognition of Bangladesh. The article argues Moscow pursued its national interest while preserving peace and expanding influence in the Middle East and area.
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Soviet Union
India
Pakistan
United States
East Pakistan
Middle East
Russia
China
Moscow
Southern Illinois Olympian Committee thanks supporters
The Southern Illinois Olympian Committee expresses gratitude to contributors across Southern Illinois for enabling Special Olympic Athletes to attend the State Meet in Chicago. Special recognition is given to Pat and David Condon of Chicago for their generous support, culminating Aug. 11 at Giant Park.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Olympian Committee
Southern Illinois
Chicago
Pat
David Condon
Giant Park
Southern Illinoi
Editorials and Opinions Section Overview
The Southern explains its opinion channels and reader letters. Editorials labeled Editorials- Our Opinions express staff and management viewpoints. Reader letters and signed columns appear in various sections. The note emphasizes objective reporting for news stories and separate analysis content.
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Lincisan
Delegates Consider San Diego Zoo as Change of Pace
A playful note suggests at the 1972 Republican national convention that delegates might visit the San Diego Zoo if proceedings drag, and TV crews could tag along to film. The comment also asserts the existence of the People's Republic of China.
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San Diego
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