Blue Cross merger plan on hold in Ohio Legislature
Lorain County lawmakers split on the proposed $3 billion merger of Cleveland Cincinnati and Columbus Blue Cross plans. The House Insurance Committee put the issue on hold for fall hearings as opposition grows from Rep. Koziura Rep. Zaleski and other officials while supporters cite efficiency. Critics cite high executive pay and governance concerns amid Clinton reform context.
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Columbus
Ohio
Blue Cross
Lorain
House Insurance Committee
Michael Strnziano
Cleveland
Cincinnati
John Bender
D-Elyria
Bender
Joe Koziura
D-Lorain
Alan Zaleski
D-Vermilion
Kate Walsh
Blues
Blue Cross & Blue
Cedar Point
Kings Island
Koziura
Central Benefits
Zaleski
Community Mutual
John Barry Jr
Blue Shield
Dwane R. Houser
Two Ohio women charged over false Pepsi claims
FBI and FDA agents arrested Carolyn McCallum of Plain Township and charged her with knowingly filing false information that a product was tainted after she alleged a sewing needle in a Diet Pepsi can. Kelly Jo Fitzwater and Deborah Garner were other claimants, with Garner not charged. The FDA noted no evidence of widespread tampering.
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Cleveland
Ohio
FBI
Robert Hawk
Carolyn McCallum
Plain Township
Stark County
Food and Drug Administration
McCallum
Pepsi
Bull Downey
Canton
U.S
James Gallas
Akron
Hawk
Kelly Jo Fitzwater
Beach City
Deborah Garner
Cuyahoga Falls
Garner
FDA
Nevermore Letterman Expected as NBC Show Ends
New York February 14 1985 NBCs Late Night with David Letterman ends its run after 11 years and 1809 shows. Letterman known for a sponge suit is removed from a tank and weighed on a scale as the finale approaches. Encore feature promises more on Letterman today.
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David Letterman
NBC
David
Hank Williams Sr daughter settles royalties dispute
Cathy Yvonne Stone known as Jett Williams reaches an out of court deal over Hank Williams Sr. royalties. The Alabama Supreme Court previously ruled she could claim part of the estate. The settlement with Hank Williams Jr. and others ends decades of litigation without disclosure of the amount.
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Hank Williams Sr
Hank Williams Jr
Hank
Williams Sr
Billie Dean Williams Berlin
Ms. Williams
Bobbie Jett
Montgomery
Ala
Williams
Lilly Stone
Pavarotti Honors New Jersey Hospital Wing Dedication
Luciano Pavarotti helped dedicate the Luciano Pavarotti Pavilion at Columbus Hospital in New Jersey a 25 million dollar wing housing surgical and maternal child health services. He called the honor a great joy and planned a Saturday concert in New York after the ceremony. Jean Kennedy Smith presented credentials as the new U S ambassador to Ireland and recalled accompanying President Kennedy on his 1963 visit.
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Luciano Pavarotti
Columbus Hospital
Pavarotti
New York
Central Park
Jean Kennedy Smith
U.S
Ireland
Kennedy
White House
Mary Robinson
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