Rising Medical Costs Challenge Nation Blame Hospitals and Doctors
A Babson Park analysis shows 1965 health spending at 6 percent of GNP, up from 4.5 percent in 1950, driven by population growth from 150 to over 200 million and rapid hospital and physician cost increases. Medicare and Medicaid launched, with high hospital usage and major federal funding. Hospitals face wage-driven costs and performance pressures as critics warn of rising expenses and the push to avoid socialized medicine.
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Babson Park
Mass
New York State
Texas Welfare Residency Fight Reaches Supreme Court
A federal suit challenges Texas one year residency for welfare aid eligibility, arguing the rule violates constitutional rights since most funds come from the federal government. The case could affect AFDC and other welfare programs across the state amid broader crime and budget notes.
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Texas
Angelina B. Alvarez
San Antonio
State Department of Public Welfare
AFDC
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Congress
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
U. S. Supreme Court
Texas Budget Board forecasts tax bill for 1969 spending plan
Legislative Budget Board forecasters project a $122.8 million tax bill to finance a tentative $468.5 million general revenue spending package for 1969. The outlay exceeds 1968's $443.8 million level by about $25 million. Predicted 1969 general revenue available after automatic earmarked deductions is $345.6 million.
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Legislative Budget Board
Governors Asked for Advice on Texas Governor Term Limits
A State Constitutional Revision Commission panel voted to seek guidance from Gov. John Connally and ex Governors Price Daniel and Allan Shivers on standards for changing the governor's powers and term length. Debates covered whether to limit to one or two four year terms and whether a cabinet form with strong governor provisions fits Texas.
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State Constitutional Revision Commission
John Connally
Price Daniel
Allan Shivers
Executive Office Committee
Texas
Texas crime set record in 1967
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports crime rose 11.8 percent in 1967, reaching an all time high of 332,986 major offenses. The state logged a crime every minute and a half according to the year’s tally.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Tex
Rising medical costs weigh on patients and taxpayers
An informed observer notes rising costs and rising physician earnings. He cites that last year the average physician earned about $35 000 and that in California during Medicaid's first 16 months doctors treated recipients and received about $70 000 each, prompting concern over charges to both patients and taxpayers.
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California
State leaders appoint new heads across agencies in Austin
Former State Rep Pat Cain of Austin to head anti trust and consumer protection division overseeing consumer credit code enforcement. New acting administrator O N Humphreys steps in at State Liquor Control Board after Coke Stevenson Jr resigns. Dub Cowan becomes agent in charge of DPS intelligence, Maurice Beckham takes Cowan’s former role. Garner E Jones named senior planning engineer at Texas Water Quality Board. John E Gray of Beaumont to chair 1968 National Library Week Committee. Earl J Cantrell to lead Texas State Teachers Association division of research and data processing.
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Martin
Pat Cain
Austin
O. N
Newt) Humphreys
State Liquor Control Board
Coke Stevenson Jr
W. A
Dub) Cowan
Coryell County
Humphreys
Department of Public Safety
Maurice Beckham
Hallsburg
Cowan
Garner E. Jones
Wylie
Texas Water Quality Board
John E. Gray
Beaumont Bank
Earl J. Cantrell
Dalhart
Texas State Teachers Association
Site chosen for museum at Washington-on-the-Brazos Park
State Building Commission selects site for long delayed museum at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park in Washington County. Building will feature a five point star design funded by 500000 state money with 200000 private matching support. Rep. Gus Mutscher signals possible further 150000 to 200000 request next year. Park marks signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1835.
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State Building Commission
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park
Washington County
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
Park
Texas dairymen urged caution on price laws
Agriculture Commissioner J. C. White warned dairymen to慎 cautious about mandatory milk price laws stating price stabilization laws can be harmful if hastily written or poorly administered. The Texas Industrial Commission reports seven new industries locating in West Texas since the first of the year with three in Abilene, three in Odessa Midland, and one in Fort Stockton. The Texas Aeronautics Commission will hold a March 12 hearing on Charles E. King of Wichita Falls for a permit to provide airline service between Wichita Falls and Dallas. Governor Connally has ap-
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Agriculture
J. C. (John) White
Texas
Texas Industrial Commission
West Texas
Abilene
Odessa-Midland
Fort Stockton
Texas Aeronautics Commission
Charles E. King
Wichita Falls
Dallas
Connally
Be Busy Sewing Club Has Meeting Hosted by Mrs Blackmon
Mrs. Lewis Blackmon hosted the Be Busy Sewing Club on Monday with handwork for the hostess. After a brief business session, refreshments were served to Mesdames G. T. Shott Etta Bryant Nadeen Smith George Lloyd Bud Parks Becky Poe Bill Milliorn M. G. Roper and the hostess. The next meeting is set for March 11 at Mrs. M. H. Hogan's home, weather permitting in Mrs. Nadeen Smith's home.
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Lewis Blackmon
Williams Family Visits In Morton Texas
Mrs. T. O. Williams returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crow of Morton Texas. She spent time with grandchildren Mrs. Helen Smith and her Tulia children, and Mr. and Mrs. Noel Crow with Morton relatives and friends.
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T. O. Williams
Fred Crow
Morton
Texas
Helen Smith
Tulia
Noel Crow
Family thanks neighbors after Bertha Harwood death
The family of Mrs. Bertha Harwood expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness, sympathy, flowers, food, and comforting acts during their sorrow. Ted Meyer and the ministers are gratefully noted.
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Ted Meyer
Bertha Harwood
Children Do Not Outgrow Crossed Eyes
Early treatment is essential for crossed eyes to prevent potential loss of sight in children. Delays can lead to lasting visual impairment and lower vision outcomes.
Fitful kidneys slow you down in 24 hours
Advertisement claims kidney issues cause waking at night backache and pains. Suggests taking 3 Bukets tabs daily to regulate passage and improve health. Offers sale at Main Drug Co.
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Nature
Main Drug Co
Community meeting and social notes from Winters area
Crews host a Saturday March 9 meeting with supper at 7 00 and a film on Switzerland by Mrs Ernest Caskey. A 20th anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs Raymond Kurtz honored their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Villers of San Angelo with local relatives in attendance.
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Crews
Switzerland
Ernest Caskey
Ballinger
Raymond Kurtz
Bill Villers
San Aneglo
R. C. Kurtz
Randall
Darrell
Winters
Jimmy
Peggy
San Angelo
Bart Arvell
Bronte
Connie Gibbs
Gus Gerhart
Wilmer Gerhart
Charlie Gerhart
Lometa
Aubrey Gerhart
Sandra Daniel
San Saba
Carl Rise
Arlington
L. C. Fuller
Owen Bragg
L. C
Obed Fuller
Woodrow Worthington
Banning
Calif
Winnefred Fuller
Eye accidents in America rise to over half a million cases
More than 500000 Americans suffer eye injuries annually with many becoming blind or vision impaired. The discussion cites John Dalton, the English chemist, in relation to early insights about eyesight.
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John Dalton
Bethany Sunday School Meets at Clark Home
The Bethany Sunday School class of the First Baptist met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. N. Clark. Mrs. Louis Blackmon, president, led the session with opening prayer by Mrs. J. B. Whitlow. Devotional was by Mrs. Robert Briley. Refreshments served to Mines. J. S. Tierce, Joe Irvin, Robert Briley, Doyle Newcomb, Bud Davis, J. B. Whitlow, Louis Blackmon and J. N. Clark.
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Bethany Sunday School
First Baptist
J. N. Clark
Louis Blackmon
J. B. Whitlow
Robert Briley
J. S. Tierce
Joe Irvin
Doyle Newcomb
Bud Davis
J.N. Clark
Theater Within $13 Million Civic Center Complex
The 2 800 seat theater forms part of a civic center complex built by the City of San Antonio at Hemish Fair.
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City of
San Antonio
Hemish Fair
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