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ERA supporters and foes sense better odds in 1977 vote
In Raleigh AP report, both supporters and opponents of the Equal Rights Amendment say chances of ratifying in 1977 are better than two years ago. Key legislators discuss party votes, broken promises, and the role of Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green in steering or stalling the ERA through the North Carolina Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Yancey
Associated Press
Raleigh
ERA
General Assembly
House
Ralph Scott
D-Alamance
Ronald Earl Mason
Ccarteret
Mason
Jimmy Green
Sen
James B. Garrison
D-Stanly
Garrison
Senate
Rep
William T. Watkins
D-Granville
J. J. ‘Monk’ Harrington
D-Bertie
Roberts Jernigan
D-Hertford
J. P. Huskins
Diedell
Erecr