$20 Billion Health Plan To Be Announced Soon
Washington AP report shows President Carter to reveal a Phase I health plan costing about $20 billion annually. It aims to federalize most Medicaid, extend catastrophic coverage for Medicare, and expand standardization while stopping short of Kennedy's universal system. The plan contrasts with Schweiker's targeted approach and Kennedy's broader federal proposal.
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Four Miners Die, One Missing After Salt Mine Blast
A salt mine near Calumet Louisiana exploded during blasting, killing Richard Collins Donald Mayon and Herman Zimmerman and leaving one miner missing and possibly trapped about 1,200 feet underground. Four others were hospitalized in fair condition as crews searched for the missing worker amid methane concerns.
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West Virginia IBEW votes to extend Appalachian Power strike
West Virginia members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers voted to continue the strike against Appalachian Power Co. since May 1. Union leader Dallas Kinser said discussions focused on bargaining in good faith and contract language forcing crossing of picket lines. About 800 workers began the strike, mainly linemen and power plant operators. Virginia workers have largely returned to work amid differing state laws and conditions.
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Five steel firms stay with BCOA despite industry unrest
Bethlehem National Pittston Westmoreland and Peabody steel companies will remain with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association for now despite reported dissatisfaction. Consolidation Coal Co. quit earlier to pursue an independent path, while debate over costs from 1974 and 1978 labor agreements with the UMW remains.
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Hemphill residents seek governor on bridge work
Mount View’s Wooldridge leads the All-Area baseball team as featured in sports. The page highlights air successes and difficulties at the conference with brief notes on Section A and D features.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Humidity and Showers
The forecast calls for a warm humid weekend with occasional showers and thundershowers tonight. Highs reach the 80s with a 60s low overnight. Monday brings more rain, with southern and eastern areas in the 80s while others reach the 70s. Sunshine expected today with afternoon storms, and cloudy skies with a chance of showers overnight and Monday, low in the 60s.
California patrols hit by mass sick-out on Saturday
Almost all California Highway Patrol traffic officers called in sick Saturday to press for higher pay. Sergeants and supervisors were left to handle emergencies as local police managed incidents and traffic conditions.
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Tocal
Suspect Captured in Schreger Slaying Case
Police on stakeout at a Frankfurt apartment shot and captured Rolf Heissler, one of six suspects in the 1977 slaying of West German industrialist Hanns Martin Schreger, as announced Saturday.
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