Military medical care judged on par with civilian systems
Care advocates and veterans voice mixed views on military health services. Foster defends Navy facilities at Cherry Point while noting staffing limits and duty calls. Ballard criticizes efficiency and paperwork but agrees care quality matches civilian levels. Shoemaker praises military hospitals and rejects Clinton's universal plan as inferior.
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Clinton Presses for Broad Health Reform Despite Veto Threat
President Clinton restates push for universal private insurance in a radio address from Martha's Vineyard as lawmakers signal a near dead year for sweeping health reform. White House aides caution a compromise could win a veto but urge continued fight and aim to begin talks when Congress returns. Meanwhile Dole and Simpson predict only incremental reform with broad agreement on about 20 items.
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AARP Views on Health Care Reform and Saving Plans
AARP members show support for health care reform in a national survey though plans differ by party. Kramer notes medical schools push more general practitioners which could tighten the pool of researchers. A suggested medical savings plan would let members fund care costs. Dimick argues seniors already have Medicare and supplements and may not need extra help.
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North Carolina crime bill funds eyed for offenders program
North Carolina could receive up to 27 million to treat about 13 300 offenders with six new court programs. Mecklenburg County questions and the state’s 700 million potential share are noted along with 29 million for violence against women and 19 million for after school and in school programs. Winston Salem Police plan to apply for eligible grants, said budget official Sarah Puryear.
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Mystery Then Fla
Kalmutz recounts a Sunday incident and an overnight decision after a phone call. He extended the outing while Oksun Kalmutz notes the apartment is stripped except for clothes and a children’s toy box. She suspects her husband took all the money, though she does not know the amount.
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Nanny receives help and a home from Jimmy Carter
Former president Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn joined about 40 Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Albany Georgia to rebuild homes after July floods. They tore down Annie Mae Rhodes's ruined house and worked on others as Habitat plans 30 new homes to replace 4200 damaged dwellings. Rhodes, 77, who served the Carters for 22 years, expressed gratitude to God and the Carters.
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Ted Turner reveals skin cancer at Georgia State graduation
Broadcasting executive Ted Turner announced at a Saturday graduation ceremony that he has skin cancer and will undergo surgery. The 55 year old Turner spoke briefly, then left the stage to prepare for his procedure.
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Georgia State University
Open door policy debated for Cuban emigrants
The SUN JOURNAL reports on dialogue about Cuba and asylum policy with questions on whether the United States should enact an open door approach. The piece notes expert opinions on policy continuity and necessary restrictions for political asylum seekers.
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Sympathy and justice challenged in Chicago murder trial
In Chicago, prosecutor Shultz laments a not guilty verdict for Milton Sims in the 1992 Blue Ribbon Food Mart killing of Nick Martini. Sims, once trusted, aided two robbers who killed Martini. jury found him not guilty of murder and armed robbery. Defense and family reactions echo a divided sense of accountability and justice.
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Health care model debate echoes military system idea
A reader poll asks if they favor a health insurance plan modeled on the military. The page notes school officials credit minor improvements and discuss SAT variations across states and districts. The discussion spans North Carolina and other regions with differing student testing results.
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