Kennedy and Carter Seek National Health Plan Accord
Senator Edward M. Kennedy and allied unions press for a national health insurance plan, negotiating with the White House separately from Health Secretary Califano who is drafting options. The Kennedy approach would mix private insurer funding with government support, signaling a shift from his earlier fully government-financed proposal.
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New York Times
Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
White House
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Carter Administration
Massachusetts Democrat
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
United Automobile Workers
Carter
Doctors Kicking the Cigarette Habit in Atlanta and Nation
Doctors, dentists, and pharmacists are reducing smoking, with about 33 percent of U S adults still smoking versus 42 percent a decade ago. The Textile sector in the Southeast shed 3 600 jobs in January to 659 300, led by North Carolina and South Carolina, while Florida and Mississippi held steady. Consumers foresee stable to slightly improved business conditions in the near future, per University of Michigan data.
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John Witte
Bureau of Health Education
Center For Disease Control
Southeast
Regional Bureau of Labor Statistics
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Virginia
Florida
Mississippi
Ann Arbor, Mich
University of Mich
Nation igan survey shows business outlook steady
The Survey of Consumer Attitudes based on 1276 interviews found 54 percent expect business conditions to stay the same in the next 12 months. Optimism rose modestly mainly among households earning $10 000 and above. Scientists Squeeze Washington.
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Igan
AMA Chief Faults Government Study On Doctor Costs
AMA chief executive Dr. James Sammons calls a Council on Wage and Price Stability report politically biased and says data on physician income and fees are wrong. He notes medic al school output has risen, with about 16,000 doctors graduating yearly, and defends the earnings of doctors as realistic given long hours and patient loads.
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James H. Sammons
Council On
AMA
Sammons
U.S
Belgian Baron Empain Free After Nine Weeks in Captivity
Belgian industrialist Edouard-Jean Empain was released near Paris after nine weeks of captivity during which he was kept hooded, chained to a bed, and starved. Kidnappers severed the tip of his little finger as proof of detention and demanded an $8.6 million ransom. five attackers held arms for the payoff, resulting in one death and one capture while others fled.
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Edouard-Jean Empain
Empain
Empain-Schneider
Europe
Paris
Jean Ducret
Ducret
Baron Empain
Pierre Ottavioli
Alain Caillol
de l’Opera
Avenue Foch
Per Person Payments Urged for Medic Fees
Consumer health advocate Dr. Sidney Wolfe of the Health Research Group argues for per person payments to cover all health care. He criticizes fee-for-service as driving higher doctor bills and proposes a prepaid system similar to HMOs for comprehensive care. He also blames Medicare for rising costs, claiming it pays higher fees than most local doctors.
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Washington
Sidney Wolfe
Health Research Group
Wolfe
Taylorville man charged with slaying former Witt chief
A Taylorville man, William Byrne, 36, was charged with murder in the weekend shooting death of Wayne Hubbard, 39, former Witt police chief, after an argument at a tavern. Hubbard had also served briefly as Mount Pulaski cop before being fired last September.
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Springfield
Taylorville
Witt
William Byrne
Wayne Hubbard
Paul Harmon
Hubbard
Montgomery County
Mount Pulaski
Scott J Scott campaign donations and legal contracts probe
Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott faced questions over more than 75,000 in donations from lawyers named as special assistants who also held state contracts worth up to 70 dollars an hour. The Chicago Tribune reported 20 firms held 36 contracts since 1974 plus 10 others in the past four years. A federal grand jury has subpoenaed staff and private lawyers as investigators seek possible diversion of political contributions. A hearing is scheduled for April 11.
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Chicago
Illinois
William J. Scott
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Scott
Rioting over Japan Narita Airport blocks flight path
Riot police stormed a private blockhouse near Narita runways on day three of protests against the $1 billion airport project. Demonstrators seized the control tower Sunday, damaged radar and communications, and vowed to continue actions delaying the opening anticipated for Thursday. Police arrests reached 115 as clashes injured dozens and a helicopter evacuated some employees. Prime Minister Fukuda held cabinet meetings with no decisions yet.
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Tokyo
Japan
Narita
Haneda
Paper cutouts draw crowds at Detroit Institute exhibit
The Detroit Institute of Arts hosted a six week exhibition of paper cutouts attracting nearly 80,000 visitors, mostly adults, showcasing the art form beyond children's crafts.
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Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts
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