ERA Advocates Seek Three More States Before Deadline
Supporters led by NOW and ERAmerica press for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment with radio ads and lobbying as they chase three more states before the June 30, 1982 cutoff. Oklahoma, Georgia and Virginia figures loom large amid court rulings and partisan caution.
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Washington
Supreme Court
ERA
Oklahoma
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
South Carolina
Virginia
Oklahoma Senate
House
Senate
Georgia House
A.L. Philpott
Idaho
U.S
Marion J. Callister
Congress
Callister
Serted
Eleanor Smeal
High Court
Kathleen Currie
Eramerica
Hawaii
University funding criticisms target South Carolina colleges
South Carolina public colleges face funding cuts amid claims of overcrowded budgets and misaligned priorities. Critics argue media bias skews funding views, while taxpayers demand prudent use of dollars. The piece cites USC debt from dismissed coaches and high athletic salaries as examples of misplaced priorities that threaten academic focus.
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USC
South Carolina
Jack Sherrill
Texas A&m
Frank Broyles
University of Arkansas
States and Cities Debate Reagan New Federalism Theme
The piece traces Reagan’s push for returning power to states amid public support. It cites Gallup polls showing preference for state administration of social programs, notes historical shifts since 1936, and reports urban mayors’ worries about funding and federalism limits at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in late January. The article highlights leaders like William McLaughlin and George Voinovich voicing concerns over city finances and state control.
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South Carolina
Council of Presidents
Washington
Reagan
Gallup
Jimmy Carter
Carter
U.S. Conference of Mayors
William T. McLaughlin
Wilmington
Del
Neb
McLaughlin
George Voinovich
Cleveland
Dear Dr Graham guidance for a new Christian in jail
A letter offers practical steps for E T to stay strong in faith under pressure. It emphasizes fixing eyes on Christ, reading the Bible daily, learning to pray continually, and seeking fellowship with other believers and Christian resources to resist temptation and grow spiritually.
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DR. Graham
Christ
E.T
Satan
God
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Stop Era
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Judiciary Committee
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D-N.c
the Supreme Court
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
A. B. Cubbedge
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Sharye A. Whisenant
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S. C
Aiken, S.C
Helen Bousalis
Lincoln
America
WNT
Billy Graham
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