ERA boycott costs major cities millions in lost convention business
Top vacation and convention centers in cities across states not ratifying ERA report losses totaling 60 to 80 million dollars. Atlanta Chicago Miami Kansas City St. Louis and others cite hotel room cancellations and reduced bookings as organizers from NOW and others press for ratification while opponents argue the boycott targets the wrong places.
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New Orleans
Miami
Chicago
Atlanta
St. Louis
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Tucson
Salt Lake City
Richmond
Democratic National Committee
National Education Association
American Psychological Association
United Auto Workers
Common Cause
League of Women Voters
Sandra Porter
National Organization For Women
Convention and Tourism Bureau
Winds
Alien Goldhamer
Joe Sergises
Boston Tax Rogues Gallery boosts collections as glare compels payment
Boston tax collectors say the rogues gallery of 18 delinquent taxpayers drew attention to unpaid bills. Three months after the display, overall collections run $5 million to $6 million ahead of last year, though some targets still face court action. The exhibit, criticized by some politicians for embarrassment, was dismantled but may return if it aids recovery.
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Cook
Connelly
Boston Stock Exchange
Penn Central Railroad
Newell Cook
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