AMA Opposes King Anderson Medicare Plan For Aged
In an AMA stance voiced on radio, President Leonard W. Larson argued against compulsory portions of the King Anderson bill, supporting private practice and voluntary measures. He warned of astronomical costs and potential government control over drugs and medical care standards.
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South Bend
Ind
American Medical Association
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Leonard W. Larson
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Rabbits Plague Trinity College Lawn Sparks Quick Action
Cambridge reports 48 rabbits released on the Trinity College lawn as a prank. Inspector Stanley Tynan notes 40 females could yield five offspring each, risking 248 bunnies in a month for the RSPCA to manage if owners do not claim them before escalation.
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Cambridge
England
RSPCA
Trinity College
Stanley Tynan
Health care for the needy and near-needy and prepaid insurance
Larson called for health care access for the needy and near-needy, alongside voluntary, long-term prepaid health insurance programs. The statement links immediate care with sustained coverage and emphasizes affordability for vulnerable groups.
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Larson
Solmos Drops Candidacy for County Office
Solmos withdraws from re election bid as St Joseph County commissioner eleven days after admitting involvement in an alleged attempt to influence a homicide trial. He cites opposition pressure and resignation from the Democratic ticket. Prosecutor Patrick Brennan denies the accusations and will seek re election. Baldoni says the party will fill the vacancy on the ticket.
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South Bend
Ind
John F. Solmos
St. Joseph
Solmos
Ideal Baldoni Sr
Baldoni
Patrick Brennan
Brennan
Ray A. Nusbaum
Walkerton
Nusbaum
Lake County
William J. Murray
North Liberty Commissioner
Democratic Party
Marine pilot survives jet crash at Floyd Bennett NAS
At Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station a FJ4 jet skidded off a runway and through a fence into a parked car. Captain Paul H. Hogardus, 32, of New Haven Connecticut, escaped uninjured as the aircraft burst into flames about 200 feet from naval housing. No injuries were reported.
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New York
Marine Reserve
Floyd Bennet Naval Air Station
Paul H. Hogardus
New Haven
Ag Officials Summoned in Death Probe
Franklin Texas June 18 The state grand jury reconvenes for a fifth week in the death probe of agriculture official Henry Marshall Testimony expected from four subpoenaed agriculture officials Pecos County USDA field rep Henry S Carver Ralph T Price John T Gayle and James E Goad Dist Atty Bryan Russ will decide whether to compel appearance of three USDA officials Emory Jacobs Bill Morris and Dr James T Ralph For Estes linked testimony the jury has paused while exhuming details Barron said Estes told him he has no information about Marshall’s death and will cooperate if new light appears
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Tex
Wpl
Henry Marshall
Pecos County
USDA
Henry S. Carver
Texas Acs
Ralph T. Price
College Station
John T. Gayle
West Columbia
James E. Goad
Rosenberg
Dist
Bryan Russ
Grand Jury
Barron
Father Files Suit Over Son's Death in Effingham
In Effingham Illinois on June 18 the administrators of David H Niebrugge's estate filed a 45000 dollar damage suit in the circuit court. Adolph Niebrugge seeks 30000 from Frank Overbeck conservator over Richard Overbeck and 15000 from Roaul Barns Clarence Esker and Vivian Jansen owners of nearby taverns. The action stems from a three car crash two miles north on U S Highway 45 that killed Niebrugge and injured Frank Overbeck 18.
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Effingham
Ill
David H. Niebrugge
Adolph Niebrugge
Roaul Barns
Barns Tavern
Clarence J. Esker
Esker
Vivian M. Jansen
Orchard Inn
Richard Overbeck
Frank Overbeck
Overbeck
Here
U. S. Highway 45
Young Niebrugge
Susie You And Yours Advice On Health And Habits
In this column Dr. Burton Fern warns against a fake arthritis cure and discusses chronic illness personality, miscarriage psychology, and the risks of a new Air Force X-ray device. He notes dental gum care, teen drinking, and the ineffectiveness of coffee to sober alcohol, inviting reader questions.
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Dr. Fern
IU Board elevates Wells to chancellor and Stahr to law professor
Indiana University announced incoming president Elvis J. Stahr Jr. becomes professor of law while outgoing president Herman B. Wells is named chancellor and professor of business administration. Wells retires July 1 after 25 years as IU president and will lead the IU Foundation.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Herman B. Wells
Elvis J. Stahr Jr
Stahr
University of Kentucky Law School
Wells
Choir Runs Ill After Church Supper In Indianapolis
Sixty five members of the Mid Town Community Choir of Gary were treated for food poisoning at an Indianapolis hospital after falling ill about five hours after dining at Seventeenth Street Memorial Baptist Church where they were to perform a Sunday night concert.
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Indianapolis
Gary
Seventeenth Street Memorial Baptist Church
Indiana University appoints new recreation chair
Reynolds E. Carlson, longtime Indiana University faculty member since 1947, named chairman of the university's department of recreation. He succeeds retiring Prof. Garrett G. Eppley, who will step down from administrative duties July 1.
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Bloomington
Ind
New prenatal clinic debated in Watford finders
In Watford England officials consider opening a new prenatal clinic not due to births but to house women exercising. The vigorous workouts risk floor collapse and spark discussion over alcohol policy and patient choice.
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Watford
England
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Fern
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