Health strides and controveries mark 1966 year
A sweeping year in health saw Medicare begin July 1 easing hospital bills for 19.1 million seniors, while the pill and vaccines reshaped care. Advances in memory drugs, heart devices, and sex surgery joined anti smoking campaigns and auto safety push. Observers noted bed shortages and rising hospital use, with a lasting push for nurses and skilled staff as a nationwide health challenge.
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New York
UPI
Social Security Administration
American Hospital Association
AHA
Iowa considers offset printing for legislative bills
Legislative printing in Des Moines shifts to offset to cut costs. The Midwest Engraving bid 4.71 per page for 900 copies, down from 16 per page two years ago under letter press. The plan includes camera ready copy, extra typists, and a study from Wisconsin tech. A meeting with Governor Hughes and legislative leaders was requested to discuss upcoming session issues.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Wallace Homestead
Midwest Engraving
Legislative Research Bureau
Research Bureau
Vic Gallo
Midwest
Gallo
Wisconsin
Harold Hughes
Sen
Robert Rigler
New Hampton Republican
Senate
McFarlands host Christmas gift exchange meeting many guests
A Christmas Day party at Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McFarland drew 38 attendees including visitors Blaine Hawkins Terry Burling ton and Dale Humphreys Jacqueline Michael and Teresa Janesville Minn. The event followed supper with extended family and friends from Washington Lisle Ill. Great Bend Kan. and more.
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Max White Jr
Max M. White
Owen White
Vince Tellins
Lisle
Ill
Mrs
Chester Eatinger
Washington
Eatinger
Rev
Dale Brehmer
Sandra
Dianne
Great Bend
Kansas
Golden
Colo
Lawrence Wilson
Bill Wilson
Jim Wilson
Haskins
Jerry Coffin
Steve Wood
Meryl Steele
Mary O’connor
Lloyd Hopping
Riverside
Everette Meeks
Lewis
Larry O'Connor
Indianola
Orie O’conner
Larry O’conners
G. W. McCracken
Ellis Powell
Baronial House
Vanderbilt Hand Guides Declarer Play in 1950s Match
In the Vanderbilt four team event, South faced a diamond lead and a decision about discards. The article outlines an optimal line: ruff the diamond lead, delay discards, cash spades and hearts to test for honors, then proceed with clubs and ruffs to set up remaining hearts.
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Vanderbilt
Declarer
King
Jdeclarer
South
Big year for diplomats and thaw in 1967
UPI reports 1967 could bring surges in diplomacy across Europe East West relations and the Soviet Chinese split. Moscow seeks to isolate Red China while widening East West talks with the United States and Britain, NATO restructures after De Gaulle's exit, and Britain eyeing entry to the European Community.
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London
UPI
Europe
United States
Johnson
Kremlin
United
States
Britain
Russia
Red China
Moscow
Belgium
de Gaulle
Miller Family Welcomes Son George Stuart at Mercy Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Quinten Miller of Kalona announce the birth of a son, George Stuart, on December 22 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Parents, relatives, and friends celebrated with Christmas gatherings and gift exchanges among local families and guests in the days surrounding the birth.
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Eugene Way Kalona
Quinten Miller
George Stuart
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ed Libe
Earl Chorpening
Washington
Dan Boone
John Troyer
Williow Springs
Illinois
Chris E. Troyer
J. D. Boyd
Fred Stumpf
Arlis Niffeneg
Ger
Gerald Niffenegger
Ward Niffenegger
Joliet
Victor Ritz
Norma Tilden
Des Moines
Grace ‘Tilden
Alma Michel
Mike Niffenegger
Amy Hochstetler
Loran Hershberger
Dwight Bender
Wellman
Mary Yotty
Raymond Yotty
Marvin Yotty
Lewis Hochstedler
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University of Chicago
American Heart Association
Merck, Sharp and Dohme
West Point
Robert J. Warren
U.S. Public Health Service
Atlanta
D. Ewen Cameron
Albany Medical College
Veterans Administration Hospital
Albany
Public Health Service
William H. Stewart
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
R. R. Jackson
State Printing Board
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William Kendrick
Iowa House
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Rigler
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
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Res Syndicate, Inc
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United Press International
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