Women could expand governorship control this November
Women and Democrats may gain state executive power in 14 contests on November 2. Analysts see four governorships in Illinois North Carolina West Virginia and Delaware likely to switch parties. Four more could shift in Utah North Dakota Washington and Vermont, benefiting Democrats.
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Governors on ballots in Washington Vermont Illinois and Utah races
The piece notes near 3-1 Democratic strength nationwide as Washington and Vermont see women candidates for governor, Illinois polls favor James R. Thompson over Howlett, Utah shows Vernon Romney edging Scott Matheson, and North Dakota and other races feature incumbents and challengers amid tax and energy debates.
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U.S
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Rhodes Seeks Strong Stand in Ohio Senate Session
Gov. James A. Rhodes called a special session to force a vote on removing Industrial Commissioner Gregory J. Stebbins amid corruption charges. The move targets Labor ties and a Democratic caucus split as Ohio lawmakers review long-running accusations and workmen’s compensation claims.
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Former Ohio official Stebbins faces removal vote
Gregory J. Stebbins, a former labor official tied to the injured workers insurance program, faces a Senate vote on Gov. James A. Rhodes request to oust him from an $18,862 a year Ohio Industrial Commission post. The Judiciary Committee backed removal on two of ten charges amid political maneuvering ahead of a three week campaign period.
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Carter Visits Ohio as Campaign Pulls Toward Election
Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter drew crowds in Ohio amid fundraising events as both parties see the state as a tight contest before the November 2 vote. Carter praised Ohio but warned no state is secure, while Sen John Glenn sent a taped message from China and Dan Horgan missed a key dinner in Atlanta.
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New York
Tank Production Up and U.S. Army Sheds Tank Shortage
The United States accelerates tank production and the Army eases objections to Israel tank sales as production rises and supply gaps narrow. Page 5 notes.
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Cold night with clear skies and chilly low near 30
Weather forecast calls for mostly clear and cold conditions tonight with a low in the upper 20s to low 30s. A 10 percent precipitation chance tonight rises to 20 percent Tuesday as clouds increase, with the outlook on Tuesday.
Ship Believed Lost Near Bermuda Triangle
Coast Guard officials hold little hope the Panamanian cargo ship Sylvia L. Ossa with 37 crewmen will be found afloat. A dawn search resumed for the 590 foot vessel carrying iron ore from Brazil to Philadelphia after she last reported heavy weather 140 miles west of Bermuda.
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Ford Carter Campaign Pace Slows Before Final Debate
As the election nears Ford remains in Washington until Thursday then travels to New York for the Al Smith dinner before meeting Carter in Williamsburg, Virginia. Carter slows his pace resting in Plains after Sunday school and plans stops in Florida North Carolina and New York before Friday’s debate. Carter’s campaign lists Georgia gubernatorial era donors showing major highway firms Air Lines Coca Cola executives and Cox Broadcasting ties.
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Robert Chambers
Atlanta
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West German mark rises on revaluation tied to European currencies
The West German mark strengthened against the dollar by a twentieth of a cent after a Sunday night revaluation within the snake exchange-rate system. The dollar fell to 2.44 marks, with seven linked currencies nearly at a standstill as officials outlined the adjustments and possible broader effects.
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Milwaukeean to Be Hanged in Bahamas
A Milwaukee handyman Michiah Shobek 22 faces execution by hanging at Fox Hill Prison Nassau Bahamas for murdering three U S tourists. The case marks the first American execution there in 15 years and follows appeals by his mother and Milwaukee attorney.
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