Family doctor enters politics by Jim Bishop
The piece argues doctors seek high fees and power, framing the medical profession as self-serving while advocating charity for the aged. It reflects on medical care costs, AMA opposition to Medicare for the elderly, and the doctor as a reluctant politician seeking public support. The mood is ironic and critical of physician profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bishop
American Medical Association
Mr. Kennedy
AMA
Chicago
A.M.A
Middletown Fire Fighters Elect O Boyle Chief Engineer
Twenty five years ago on June 8 1937 Middletown volunteers chose Francis E O Boyle as chief engineer in a tight race at the McQuoid Engine Ladder Company defeating William M Seely who led for 11 years The vote margin was 142 The election also installed Joseph G Lawlor as secretary William C Bosch first assistant chief engineer and Lee I Hunt second assistant chief, both of whom later became fire chiefs The same column notes ongoing debate over plans to build a new high school with a June 26 1937 tax election for site purchase at Grand and Wisner Avenues Opponents cited WPA funding fears and federal control concerns The entry also recalls Edward P Nickinson graduating from the U S Naval Academy as an ensign in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Dougherty
Men of
Middletown
Francis E. O’boyle
O'Boyle
McQuoid Engine & Ladder Company
William M. Seely
Joseph G. Lawlor
The
Eagles
W. Ogden Sayer
Excelsiors
William C. Bosch
Monhagens
Benjamin Alexander
Lee I. Hunt
Phoenix
Bosch
Hunt
Public Forum
Board of Education
Sundstrom
Grand and
Wisner Avenues
Public Works Administration
The Lighter Side by Gene Brown
A young recruit in a jungle tour finds a martini making kit in his gear and is told it is a safety precaution. The piece also notes an AAA bulletin on bee stings offering year-round protection serum and basic first aid tips including mouth-to-mouth respiration and ammonia or baking soda compresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA Bulletin
Red Cross
Windsors endure in marriage despite exile and fame
George E. Sokolski reflects on King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson after 25 years, arguing their marriage survived controversy. He admires their charm and influence in New York and Europe, noting British feuds and exile are best left behind for peace and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sokolsky
Edward VIII
Great Britain
Baltimore
Maryland
France
New York
Duke of Windsor
United States
Europe
Duke
Duchess of Windsor
London
House of Windsor
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Edward P
Ted) Nickinson
A.F. Nickinson
U.S. Naval Academy
Gene Brown
George Sokolsky
King Features Syndicate
Tre
Iaresery
Herb
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