Blue Cross Boosts Outpatient Coverage Plan
St. Louis Blue Cross President Gacar Rexford announced at the Wednesday board meeting that outpatient coverage would be expanded to include St. Louis and Missouri counties with plans to control costs. Chairman H. Sam Priest said a voluntary persuasion approach would continue, with a stronger method if needed to gain broader acceptance of fewer costly outpatient benefits.
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Senate approves three appointees amid turmoil
In West Plains Missouri authorities hunted a 16 year old jail escapee after overpowering Sheriff Gene Jones and fleeing in the sheriff's unmarked car. Jeffrey Lee Borman of Mountain View, linked to a double murder, was pursued near Brandsville about 15 miles from West Plains. Pemberton replaces C W Scully as finance commissioner in a slate of confirmed appointments including Byron Constance and James J Butler.
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Pension increase measure defeated in Missouri House
The Missouri House defeated a bill granting a 23 percent pension hike for state employees and legislators by a 72 to 76 vote. Rep. Charles Dickey planned to seek a reconsideration as 13 members were absent, needing 10 more votes for final passage. An amendment to exempt legislators failed 60 to 86. A separate pension plan for judges advanced 143 to 3, proposing 5 percent employee contributions in exchange for half salary on retirement.
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Remap group adjourns as Missouri redistricting nears
The Remap commission adjourned until next week after progress on the first draft maps for Missouri's 163 House seats. Chairman Richard Howe said sessions through Thursday were quicker than expected and a July 10 deadline looms for a tentative plan. If no agreement, the Missouri Supreme Court will redraw House districts. Howe noted aims to preserve communities of interest within one man one vote rules.
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Senate backs patronage bill amid governance overhaul
Missouri Senate approved legislation allowing the governor to appoint an administration commissioner to manage day to day state functions while keeping most employees under patronage. The plan would place budget, comptroller, procurement, and other divisions under the commissioner, who would also oversee the personnel division. Debate featured Sen. Sprach ing and Sen. Jones criticizing the measure and Northern Democrats voicing concern. A companion juvenile justice bill to require evidentiary hearings for adult transfer and limit detentions was returned to the House.
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Hearnes and Pierce clash over Missouri finances on TV
Cape Girardeau Rep. Robert Pierce and Gov. Warren Hearnes exchanged verbal broad signs during KFVS-TV debate over state finances. Pierce claimed "shoebox" accounting hid funds and revenue shortages. Hearnes defended the administration, citing an affidavit and saying allocations were held to control spending while professionals maintain an accurate picture of Missouri's fiscal state.
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Missouri Soldiers Listed on Defense Casualty Roll
Two Missourians are named on the Defense Department casualty list from Southeast Asia. Army Warrant Officer Reginald D. Cleve, husband of Aline Cleve of Farmington, was moved from missing to killed in action. Army Sergeant Davis J. Morgan, son of Mrs. Margery T. Morgan of Windsor, is listed among the dead, not as a result of hostile action.
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