Blue Cross gets 60 day extension on Medicaid contract
In Austin Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas agree to a 60 day extension of the Medicaid contract amid the state's push for access to accounting methods. The firm refuses to disclose administrative costs tied to the insured portion, while auditors may review methodology.
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Maryland Governor Indicted on Federal Charges
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel and five others were indicted on mail fraud racketeering and bribery charges after a 19 month federal investigation Mandel said he would remain in office as he seeks to prove his innocence in court and pursue all resources available to him.
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Moynihan to stay as UN chief despite critics
United Nations, N Y AP Daniel Patrick Moynihan says he will keep his post as the U S delegate to the United Nations after a White House pledge of support. He spoke after a 40 minute Washington meeting with President Ford and said he has no plans to resign. The White House and Secretary Kissinger back Moynihan to continue speaking candidly on major issues.
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Basque extremists strike near San Sebastian
Basque ETA gunmen killed a mayor in Oyarzun near San Sebastian after a monday knock at his door. Two men fired upon entry and fled in a waiting car as authorities investigated the attack during Franco's illness period.
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State Urges Mail on Vote Notice in Texas Case
A Texas three judge federal panel heard state officials urge permission to mail voter notices by county tax assessors to update voter lists. Assistant Attorney General David Kendall argued no harm from mailing now as removals for nonresponse occur March 1, 1976. The Texas Civil Liberties Union challenged the plan to implement the new registration law before Justice Department clearance under the Voting Rights Act amendments. A panel member halted the mail-out plan.
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Bond Reduction Seen for Suspect Deborah Morton
Deborah Denise Townsend Morton faces potential bond cut from 50 to 25 dollars without a hearing, per Criminal District Atty. William Day. Her Houston attorney filed the motion as part of ongoing state charges tied to a July 24, 1973 Bank of Commerce robbery in Point Comfort, with co-defendant James Henry Morton Jr. arraignment set for December 29 in Port Lavaca. Federal charges against Morton were dropped earlier. she had been in a West Virginia rehab unit before custody transfer.
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Boat motor stolen from Eldorado Club at Magnolia Beach
Clyde Richter of Victoria reported a 1962 Mercury motor with electric starter stolen from the side of the Eldorado Club at Magnolia Beach. The motor valued at about 250 dollars. A reader contacted Richter in Victoria to report the missing motor.
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Today In History highlights and old events list
On this date in 1776 British evacuated New York their last U.S. outpost. In 1758 British captured Fort Duquesne Pittsburgh. In 1863 Union troops took Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain ending a Civil War battle. Also notes 1920 radio Port Lavaca Wave started, and other historical anniversaries and birthdays are listed.
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Kissinger Opens Door to Fresh Soviet Talks on Nuclear Limits
DETROIT AP Kissinger said he is willing to meet Soviet leaders to break the deadlock in nuclear weapons negotiations. He indicated a trip to Moscow could occur, urging the USSR to reexamine its stance. Backfire bombers and cruise missiles are the main sticking points. He added no plan to quit as secretary of state and urged steadiness amid partisan politics. Talks on Israel Syria Golan Heights and Angola policy also noted.
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Morning Markets Buoyed by Tax Hope Lift Stock Prices
The Dow gained 6 to 851.94 as buyers outpaced decliners by over two to one amid expectations of New York State imposing 200 million dollars in fresh taxes on New York City to avert a default. Zenith Radio led volume, while IBM Eastman Kodak DuPont and Standard Oil rose with gains in glamour stocks.
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Arctic cold grips Texas with chances of snow
A strong arctic front drove a deep chill into Texas with snow chances noted from the Panhandle to the central region. Forecasts showed showers possible in other areas as icy air spread southeast, with temperatures dipping across many cities from Dalhart to Beaumont-Port Arthur while Brownsville and McAllen remained warmest.
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Prison Official's Wife Dies at 74 in Texas
Marjorie Cotfield of Rockdale, wife of Texas Board of Corrections chairman Pete Cotfield, died Monday. Cotfield, appointed to the board in 1949 and chairman since 15, was a longtime figure in state corrections affairs.
Houston Fire Fatal for Two
Two people died in a Monday night apartment fire in northeast Houston. Identified tentatively as Paul Sedel 55 and Veola Morgan 60. Other residents escaped unharmed.
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Paul Sedel
Veola Morgan
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