Will Jackson let delegates go
In Hartford on Friday Senator Henry M. Jackson will meet with a bloc of his Massachusetts and New York nominating delegates, a state representative said. Buffone denied the meeting aimed to block defections after Jackson’s withdrawal from active campaigning, insisting the goal is to keep delegates united. Boston officials note Jackson won large delegate slates in both states and debate whether to release delegates may arise.
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Thomson urges Ford quit race in NH letter
New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson urged President Ford to withdraw from the GOP nomination in a Wednesday letter to fellow Republican governors. Thomson argued Ronald Reagan’s primary wins show broad support and said Reagan could lead the party to victory in November. He called Reagan the only candidate who can restore American leadership.
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Firemen under court order halt four week work slowdown
Portland firemen faced a temporary restraining order from Kennebec County Superior Court, barring a four week slowdown. Since April 9 they have abstained from inspections and maintenance while still answering some calls, and rejected the city’s pay raise offer of 8, 9, and 10 dollars over two years.
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Radiation in childhood tied to higher thyroid cancer risk
A Michael Reese Hospital study found 9 percent of 1 056 patients treated as children for respiratory infections developed thyroid cancer, with 27 percent showing some thyroid disease. Researchers say findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, imply long term risk for over a million treated in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Boston Mayor faces court over 17.9 million school deficit
In Boston Kevin White is set to explain a 17.9 million shortfall threatening May 15 school closures. Judge weighs options including bond borrowing while White cuts next year’s budget from 170 million to 154 million. Garrity presseth questions on court rulings behind the deficit.
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