Editorial on Medicaid drug claims delays and Blue Cross
The piece argues faith rests on historical fact and criticizes state errors in Medicaid drug claims payments. It blames faulty state computer tape processing for unpaid pharmacist invoices, not Blue Cross, and notes five to six months delays. Pharmacists endure financial strain as tapes misfile claims.
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Blue Cross
Jogging For Health In A Nation Of Contrasts
The piece notes Americans seek both excess and wellness with health clubs and fitness gimmicks while embracing jogging as a simple affordable cure. It cites New Zealand studies on heart and lung gains, references Pheidippides and Hippocrates, mentions Sen. William Proxmire and Thurmond as famous joggers, and observes most joggers aim to outpace aging rather than compete in Boston.
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New Zealand
Pheidippides
William Proxmire
D-Wis
New Gay 90s Opera House Opens At Lagoon Utah
Lagoon in Farmington Utah adds a $100 000 Opera House to its family resort mixing a Gay 90s melodrama with The Poor of New York and The Fantasticks. Managers Freed say it diversifies Lagoon entertainment for parents with a Victorian Gaslight atmosphere and period props.
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Farmington
Utah
UPI
Intermountain
Lagoon
Lizzie Ann’s
Manger
Robert E. Freed
Opera House
New York
Fairweather
Gideon Bloodgood
Bloodgood
Captain Fairweather
Gene Pack
Alicia
Freed
Peter
Wyoming
Peter Freed
Salt Lake
Brigham Young
Ogden
Salt Lake Theater
Editor declares America divided
Louis Cassels of United Press International told the California Newspaper Publishers Association editors conference that major national problems stem from selfishness arrogance and bad manners. He warned of fragmentation into rival subcultures driven by racial class and urban rural tensions and urged support for government poverty relief and higher taxes to lift the poor toward a decent life.
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Calif
UPI
Louis Cassels
United Press International
America
California Newspaper Publishers Association
Cassels
Webster
Karl Marx
Night School Lyrics and Reader Notes in Northwest Columns
A collage of quirky prompts and trivia about night school, with humorous questions and observations on demographics, plus light tips and reader letters. It mentions Idaho towns, Twin Falls scenery, and a playful rap about a historic song.
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Idaho
Snake River
Contract Bridge battle Venezuela versus North America unfolds on board one
In the 1966 match Venezuela vs North America, board one featured sensational bidding at both tables. Venezuela won five international match points early, but the 140-board match ended with North America ahead by 138 imps after dramatic play and double redoubles.
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North America
Murray
Kehela
Canada
West
King
Declarer
South
Imps. Res Syndicate, Inc
Swedish women win world Bridge crown in Deauville
The World Bridge Olympiad shows Sweden as world champions in the women’s event with South Africa second and the United States third. Final standings list Sweden 295, South Africa 275, USA 266, Italy 263, France 238, Switzerland 213, Brazil 184, Germany 167, Ireland 166, Belgium 160, Netherlands 156, Venezuela 147, Spain 145, Israel 141, Philippines 135, Canada 123, Finland 113, Australia 102, Bermuda 44. Sweden’s team includes Blom Silborn Werner Segander Martensson and Eriksson. USA words reflect disappointment after strong play versus top teams but weaker showing against lower-ranked squads.
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France
South Africa
United States
Sweden
Italy
Switzerland
Brazil
Germany
Ireland
Belgium
Netherlands
Venezuela
Spain
Israel
Philippines
Canada
Finland
Australia
Bermuda
Mesdames Blom
Silborn
Werner
Segander
Martensson
Eriksson
U.S.A
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