Insurance crisis averted for year in Montana health plan shifts
The Montana health insurance dispute eases for now as Blue Shield holds a June 30 contract for 9,500 state employees while Equitable Life underbid. Agencies fragmenting into separate groups push for a Blue Cross one year policy as Gov Judge considers a later special session to address legal changes and a statewide plan.
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Butte vo tech closes summer program under budget squeeze
Butte trustees reaffirmed a 1977 78 vo tech budget forcing the summer session closure. About 70 people filled the board room as 220 students faced lost contact hours and reduced funding tied to total hours. The district seeks about 40000 in current funds to extend classes to June 30 while officials evaluate state cuts and mandates.
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Infant dies after accidental Laetrile cyanide poisoning
A 10 month old girl in Buffalo swallowed her father's Laetrile pills and died of cyanide poisoning. Dr. Elliot Ellis said autopsy results were pending and noted this may be the first recorded case of Laetrile ingestion in the United States.
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New York
Getty memoir portrays oil heir’s playful estate antics
Robina Lund, legal adviser to J. Paul Getty, recounts in Getty: The Stately Gnome that the billionaire enjoyed paper ball fights, yodeling, and Indian war-dances around his Sutton Place estate. She notes his belief in reincarnation as Hadrian and that Getty’s fortune exceeded two billion dollars.
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Thomas Lund
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Getty Oil
Britain
Anaconda Elks Parade Scheduled At Seven P M
Butte area newspaper notes a flag day parade staged by the Anaconda Elks at 7 p m with community events listed on page 2. The item reflects local civic activity and scheduling details for residents.
Council alters Micone's plans in Butte meeting
Butte-Silver Bow commissioners proposed a diluted resolution to set objectives for the new government led by Chief Executive Mike Micone. Critics, including elected officials, warned it could shift duties away from state law and the charter. An emergency ordinance to create an Office of Budget was discussed for Wednesday.
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Heard
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Ray seeks federal custody after escape from Brushy Mountain
James Earl Ray, captured after two days on the run, is held in an infirmary as Tennessee Governor Blanton asks President Carter to assume custody of the convicted MLK assassin. Blanton cites national concerns and plans to send a letter to Carter while stressing state courts interfered with Tennessee justice.
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Tennessee
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Steele
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Washington
Anaconda boy wins mayor role at Boy's State event
Dillon AP delegates to the 31st annual American Legion Montana Boy's State elected officers Monday for 12 cities. Mayors include Jeff Brakke and Mike Gordon of Billings, Larry Caulfield and Paul Tucci of Helena, Jon Mews of Great Falls, Steve Boyer of Anaconda, Eric Schieder of Missoula, William Cole of Bozeman, Don Sterhan of West Glacier, Gary Nordlund of Malta, and others. Billy Mills, 10,000 meter Olympic gold medalist, headlined the assembly urging total commitment across physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual effort.
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Larry Caulfield
Paul Tucci
Jon Mews
Great Falls
Steve Boyer
Anaconda
Eric Schiedermayer
Missoula
William Cole
Bozeman
Don Sterhan
West Glacier
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Malta
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