The state Department of Welfare’s decision to terminate Medicaid payments, for Valium, a depressant prescribed to relieve anxiety, has prompted a lawsuit by the Pennsylvania Medical Society. fei ip fltWf %w lvV*W tf** 1 t>£*. <V - ,L .1 HmUfm*-.- , s*,<*H r Zr IS ()■?: 1 v { -■> fcT-v IT ri’ - t ; x \ Penn State’s outspoken & unorthodox JOE PAi ; out about'what’s^g-fcWtiafsri^^, MervinDHpaßaMGarfla < ,, _ j -}. t to Our Concert Audience K The University Concert Committee has the responsibility to provide the best artists we can obtain within the limitations of our financial means and to do this at a reasonable ticket price that students "■l can afford, but we also have a responsibility for the safety of our audience, the observance of the •I Pennsylvania Fire and Panic Laws - which insure audience safety - and for the maintenance of physical facilities for their intended use after concerts. * Unfortunately, few members of an audience consider the existing circumstances until such tragedies •: as the Beverly Hills Supper Club, Coconut Grove or the Washington Theatre occur. In most cases, deaths occurred not from fire but from panic. Too many have the attitude “it can’t happen here.” 1; Neither the Concert Committee nor the University Department of Safety can assume this attitude. >: We would like to share with you our responsibilities as well as our concerns so that we will not have to disturb the audience during the performance nor jeopardize our having access to the facilities for :• future concerts. We trust that your understanding of our duties and responsibilities will result in less ; ‘ inconveniences and misunderstandings and a more enjoyable evening for everyone. The major problems that jeopardize our programs are: 1. Smoking Smoking is permitted in designated areas such as corridors at the balcony level and to the rear of the bleachers in Rec Hall and in the lobbies of Eisenhower and Schwab Auditoriums. 2. Open Flames Lighting of matches or lighters requires us to turn on the house lights for safety purposes. This action destroys the mood and atmosphere that the artists have created between themselves and the audience. As a result of this change of atmosphere we have lost many encores the artists had planned on performing. The artist can hear applause from the dressing room; they can’t see matches so we encourage loud applause. 3. Aisles I; Aisles must be kept clear, not only for quick egress to exits in case of emergency, but so that our first aid teams can reach members of the audience who become ill for various reasons during the concert 4. Alcohol Alcohol is not permitted in the buildings and it will be confiscated by the proper authorities 5. Frisbees Frisbees are fun on the lawn but dangerous in a crowd. There have been several injuries to unsuspecting members of the audience when hit by a frisbee. The most serious thus far was the near loss of eyesight when a contact lense was shattered in a persons eye. 6. Entering Rec Hall The doors to Rec Hall cannot be opened until the artists finish their sound check. This is often delayed for various reasons beyond control of the Concert Committee. However, entry to Rec Hall can be as easy or difficult as you make it.. With single lines at each of the six entrances, tickets and date in hand, it will take about ten minutes at the most. Crowding the doors causes delays, aggravation and possible injury to your fellow concert goers. These are some of our major areas of concern not withstanding artists and road crews ec centricities. By sharing with you these problems, we ask your understanding and cooperation so that we may continue to obtain facilities and present concerts. A Reminder :NO««Sl AVAILABLE ' < , ' ' '< VjV; £*£ ' ' jv '% «',,/*♦ PAPERBACK ,'v , ’ y '<''" A >y' \'Xs} |ps|gjf| v" V|Q<|KsSlpis:jS •;: ■:'• .KV..: ■i' Open SaliiraW'S'iaWiAisijtefi' •V >." -vf":.. T .;Xif:s& Sfss® Valium payments basis for suit By DAVE VAN HORN Daily Collegian Staff Writer The Pennsylvania Medical Society is suing the State Department of Public Welfare for eliminating payments for Valium and other benzodiazepines in the state Medicaid program. “We feel that the welfare department is practicing medicine a license,” said Leroy Erickson, the societyls director of educational activities. “They are condemning the poor to second-class medical care.” Roger A. Cutt, commissioner for Medical Programs for the public welfare department, said Medicaid pays for health care while the drug program is an optional expense. Families of four with an income of less than $4,000 to $4,200 are eligible for Medicaid, but they don't have to be on welfare, he said. Cutt said Valium is the most prescribed drug in the country and is abused because of its widespread use. “Physicians will prescribe the drug indiscriminately,” Cutt BLACK CAUCUS HOMECOMING 78 FRIDAY, OCT. 20th: CHASE, Ltd. presents ‘ROUND II DISCO’ at the V. F. W. from 10 P IV\ ~3 AM Cash Door Prices, plus 50 Surprises at Door Dress your Best Free Raffle Tickets Admission: $1.50 SATURDAY, OCT. 21 st: CHASE, Ltd. presents “INFLIGHT” HUB BALLROOM from 9 PM until 3 AM Admission: FREE R-047 Save $ 3OO on our MCS™ Series 33 watt receiver, two 3-way speakers. Sale If purchased separately 699.85 Modular Component System MCS'“ Series warranty. • Full 5 year warranty on speakers • Full 3 year warranty on receivers, turntables and tape decks . Warranty: Within 5 years of purchase of speakers,.and 3 years of purchase of receivers, turntables and tape decks, we will, at our option, repair or replace any defective com ponent. 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Librium will not have the same effects as Valium in treatment for muscle spasms and convulsive seizures, he said. Cutt said for relief of anxiety and tension, Librium and Valium are similar. He said Valium is primarily used as a mild tranquilizer, but Librium could do the same at a much lower price. Cutt said $1 million in state funds would be saved in one year if Valium benefits were removed from Medicaid and if people switched to Librium. “It is a cost-saving measure.” A hearing in federal court on the matter will be held Nov. 16. MCS™ Series The Daily Collegian Friday, Oct. 20, 1978 flywheel uning filter reduces hiss 'M. ‘ / r< .1 et Ai i *\,r* 'uslr* tweeter '• Tweeter midrange controls Bass reflex port V?" soft dome mid range 12" woofer » * -i
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