Hospital costs soar as reforms loom under funding strains
A analysis traces hospital cost growth to payers cross subsidizing care for the poor and wasteful spending on equipment. It urges major restructuring and new subsidies to prevent hospital insolvency. Mandated expenditures reveal Congress losing budget control as many appropriations are already committed.
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Joint Congressional Committee
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Curing Drunk Drivers through Parole and Tech Controls
Douglas C. Toms, head of the National Highway Safety Bureau, proposes a nationwide computer file of drunk driving convictions to aid judges. He envisions parole with ignition interlock devices, weekly rehabilitation reports, license stamps marking problem drinking, and family involvement to pressure treatment.
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Douglas C. Toms
National Highway Safety Bureau
Toms
Time for Volunteer Army Grows After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court's 5 to 3 decision broadens conscientious objection grounds beyond religious belief, enabling more registrants to seek exemptions. Draft guidelines stress sincerity and opposition to all war, with many cases likely to go to court as thousands seek status.
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Supreme Court
Tarr
Reds Chisel Away U S Stake in Italy
Henry J. Taylor argues that Italian politics and economy show growing communist influence and instability. He warns Moscow aims to undermine NATO ally Italy to erode Western power in the Mediterranean and urges vigilance against domestic Reds.
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Reds
U.S
Italy
Farland named ambassador to Panama after Dominican post
The Star Files notes JOSEPH S. FARLAND, former American Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, was named by President Eisenhower as Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. Also mentions FFA convention participants, Virginia Tech graduations, a Frederick County farmers petition, and rationing board sugar allotment hopes.
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Dominican Republic
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James Wood
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Gregory Orndorff
Charles Philip Slaughter
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Frederick County
Darden
Selective Service Board
Tydings
Daily Meditation on God in the World and Creation's Purpose
Earl L. Douglas reflects on whether God is present in the world and whether creation implies a Creator. He argues atheists are not logical, cites unique fingerprints as evidence of individuality, and urges readers to seek alignment with God as the wisest advice in a grand drama led by an all powerful Being.
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God
U.S
GSA
Africa
Venus
Independent Byrd Jr. Leaves Democratic Party for Senate Run
The Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. declares he will abandon the Democratic Party and pursue the U S Senate as an independent. He rejects Republican enrollment efforts and cites no allegiance to a single party, noting his long family leadership in state Democratic circles. The move creates political uncertainty and showcases Byrd as an able administrator with a penetrating mind.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
U. S. Senate
Senator Byrd
Byrd
Letter of thanks for Armstrong Foundation Scholarship
Sharon Clark of Handley High School Class of 1970 expresses gratitude to the Armstrong Foundation Scholarship Committee teachers guidance counselors and her family. She urges readers especially children to appreciate parental efforts and apologize for past ingratitude in her eighteen years.
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Armstrong Foundation
Sharon Clark
S. Cameron St. Handley High School
Tetanus boosters and incontinence health tips column
Dr Brandstadt answers reader questions on tetanus booster intervals and allergy risks, stress incontinence remedies, and management of non tropical sprue with a gluten free diet. The column includes a memory quiz and guidance for seeking general-interest health information.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
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