Hospitals Reject Blue Cross Offer in Philadelphia Pact
Greater Philadelphia hospital executives rejected Blue Cross of Greater Philadelphia's final contract offer as the current deal nears expiry in September. At the two hour session, Delaware Valley Hospital Council chair Clarence Warden warned of possible deposits for nonemergency care amid Blue Cross's shaky finances. A petition calling for revocation of Blue Cross licenses was signed by 150 hospital leaders. State Insurance Commissioner Denenberg urged reform concessions, while Bruce Taylor urged negotiators to reconsider.
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Nixon Eyes California Votes Over Lockheed Loan
Sen. William Proxmire accuses President Nixon of prioritizing California electoral votes over aiding Lockheed Corp with a 250 million federal loan guarantee. Administration witnesses and Sen. John Tower deny political motives. banking chief Sparkman says final bill drafting begins and may broaden aid beyond Lockheed.
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Area 4-H Holds Meet Demonstrations in Lander Pa
Warren County 4-H members compete at Lander event with Gregg Ladd earning first in horse care. Jean Dundon Kenneth Dundon and Mary Ann Ladd also win top places. District competition at Marienville on July 26 awaits first place winners.
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California Legislator McCloskey Bids to Challenge Nixon
Rep. Paul N. McCloskey Jr., a California Republican and war critic, announces he will run in the 1972 California and New Hampshire primaries against President Nixon. He says Nixon and Agnew cannot be re-elected regardless of the war and criticizes government deception while urging voter registration and a push to end the war.
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Letters to the Editor on democracy and Senator Sealer
In reference to a July letter by Raymond Morris, the writer discusses a discussion with Senator Sealer about democracy and expresses the continuation of their thoughts on the subject. The brief appears as a civic commentary urging consideration of democratic principles.
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Congressmen Face 1960s Redistricting Forcing Retirements
Washington reports that redrawn districts will push at least 16 congressmen to quit the House or run against incumbents next year. The AP survey notes many will seek higher office or pension rather than face new turf, with states like New York, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Iowa, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin affected.
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