Medical schools push specialists over family doctors
Eager to fill the boom in health care, medical schools graduate over 15,000 new doctors this spring, but most become specialists rather than primary care physicians. The trend raises costs, concentrates care in cities, and risks leaving underserved communities with limited or no access. Specialists earn more and have steadier hours, while family doctors face on call duties. Experts note potential fixes such as narrowing fee gaps, boosting loans for rural towns, and encouraging more women in medicine might tilt toward primary care without sacrificing quality.
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David Greer
Brown University
Clinton gets a haircut aboard Air Force One at LAX
President Clinton hires Beverly Hills stylist Cristophe for a haircut costing $200 plus while Air Force One sits on the LAX tarmac delaying incoming flights. Two runways close. planes circle the field as engines run. The scene provokes jokes about tax raises and a prior unnamed passenger with influence.
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Clinton
Cristophe
Beverly Hills
Air Force 1
Los Angeles International Airport
Lax
Beginning of Faith and Byline Doubts in a Chronicle
A reader questions the authority of biblical texts and the byline of Paul Facinelli in The Chronicle-Telegram. The letter discusses prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel, church authority, and doubts about authorship and public revelation while humorously fearing a hidden joke by Cal Thomas.
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Paul Facinelli
Isaiah
Ezekiel
Mr. Facinelli
Chronicle-Telegram
Cal Thomas
What motivates writer Dear Ed and Cyril Dalton memories
A reflective note on what motivates a writer and the influence of Cyril Dalton. The author recalls criticism from Dalton, his own early sound habits, and influences from C C Odd McIntyre Walter Winchell and Helen and Warren. He describes starting in journalism, using plotting cards, and writing early morning essays to find his voice and life’s fascination.
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Cyril Dalton
the Chronicle
Dr. Dalton
Cyril
Chronicle
C.C
Odd” McIntyre
Gallipolis
Ohio
New York
Toledo Blade
Walter Winchell
America
Joe
Suzie Smith
Helen
Warren
O. Henry
Gulf Road traffic levy brings patrols to speeders
Letters from residents praise the new police levy on Gulf Road noting active radar patrols and increased safety. The writer credits sufficient manpower after the levy passage and patrol deployment, urging drivers to slow down before officers enforce.
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Gulf Road
Elyria council urged over fire station site choice
A reader thanks Councilman Gerald Hammond for exposing what they call a foolish plan to build a new fire station at the busy Routes 57 and 113 intersection. They oppose using prime commercial property at a crowded crossroads and demand cheaper, better local locations.
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Gerald Hammond
Elyria City
Addressing Cause over Kin and Greed in Public Funds
A call for media and leadership to confront systemic abuse of public funds. The author questions embezzlement under false pretenses, urges honest stewardship, and demands ending double dipping by retirees while ensuring essential needs like food and clothing are funded. Times demand accountability from taxpayers and voters.
Jerry Lee Lewis and IRS saga echo across the South
Grimsley Johnson laments Jerry Lee Lewis exile to Ireland and IRS clashes. He recalls a contentious Rolling Stone piece and defends Lewis against tax scrutiny, arguing the South will feel his absence and predicting a return to the homeland.
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Bill King
Rolling Stone
Jerry Lee Lewis
Bill
Denver
Jerry Lee
Philadelphia
IRS
Willie Nelson
Willie
Tupelo
Vanity Fair
Ireland
South
Mid-South
Motherland
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