In Re Gore

This is an appeal by the natural parents of three minor children from a judgment of the district court, Cascade County, the Honorable R. D. McPhillips presiding. Permanent custody of the children with the right to consent to adoption was awarded to the Department of Social & Rehabilitation Services (SRS) of the State of Montana.

The stipulation of facts presented to the district court on July 8, 1976, provides a summary of the case:

1. In July, 1974, while the father was stationed at Glasgow Air Force Base, Glasgow, Montana, a social worker was contacted in regard to the hospitalized mother.

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