Doctor surplus feared as US faces medical glut by 1990
Congress and HEW Secretary Joseph Califano predict a physician excess by 1990, from 23 000 to 150 000. Officials warn uneven distribution and high costs persist despite subsidies. Economists see potential price competition while rural and inner city areas remain critically undersupplied.
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Elizabeth Wehr
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
America
United States
Joseph Califano
Carter
Congress
J. Bennett Johnston
Dla
John F. Sherman
The
Association of American Medical Colleges
Sherman
Califano
Maine
Medical College
HEW
Relocating Airports Seen as Safest Path After Chicago Crash
A Friday DC-10 crash near O'Hare killed 273, prompting calls to relocate major airports away from metropolitan areas. Officials warn that overcrowding and new routes raise ground risk, urging state action and a fast rapid transit link to a distant site for safer, less crowded air travel.
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American Aviation
Chicago
American Airlines
O’hare International
O’hare
O'Hare
Midway Airport
Third culture people warn against the third culture
Francis D Moore argues in Cambridge that a third culture of politicians ad men and persuaders misuses science and risks public safety. He cites Three Mile Island and nuclear fears, urging scientists to clarify facts while humanists seek truth, and condemns expedient official lies.
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Ly Francis D. Moore
Cambridge
Mass
C. P. Snow
Three Mile Island
The
Somme
Vietnam
C.P. Snow
Spenkelink execution seen as failure of justice system
An opinion piece argues John Spenkelink’s Florida execution achieved little reform or crime deterrence. It frames capital punishment as wasteful and hindering hope for reform, urging alternatives and renewed focus on protecting society while offering change opportunities for prisoners.
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Spenkelink
John Spenkelink
Florida
More support for county paramedics
Editor letter praising The Southern Indian for backing the Jackson County Paramedic Service and criticizing the county board vote. The writer notes conversations with Mr Kelley and implies political messaging to voters.
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The
Southern Inndian
Jackson County Paramedic Service
Kelley
County Ambulance Service Prompted by Voters
Letter writer criticizes county ambulance service and local official Mr Kelly for neglecting to act on perceived problems. He argues residents must wait for a paramedic program until Kelly understands its value and how it serves constituents, praising the Southern Illinoisan for representing readers.
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Kelly
Kelley
How to Submit Letters to Editor at The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters on news topics. Limit to 300 words, sign with full address for verification, print only name and hometown unless occupation is relevant. Letters may be edited or returned for length, repetition, libel, or poor taste.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
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