Anita Bryant rallying point fuels gay rights clash
Anita Bryant draws protests and supporters as Miami repeal of a gay rights law sparks demonstrations from more than 3,000 advocates in New York and actions in Norfolk, Provincetown, and San Antonio, amid a Dade County referendum backlash.
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No fault divorce gains ground in Illinois House
A House Judiciary Committee approved a no fault divorce bill after Chicago optometrist Kurt Rosenbaum described a 12 year separation and lack of access to divorce. The panel vote was 12 to 5, sending the measure to the full House. opposition from Claire Driscoll of the Illinois Catholic Conference warned of societal harm.
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Carter Seeks Annual IRS Checks During White House Tenure
President Carter favors yearly full scale audits of his income tax returns while in office and says such reviews are beneficial. Vice President Mondale is undecided. The IRS audit began early this year without a disclosed trigger or findings from Carter’s 1975 return.
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Dutch government demands end to hostage siege in Assen
The Netherlands warns South Moluccan captors to free 55 hostages in a train and schoolhouse siege near Assen or face consequences. Officials fear deteriorating hostage health as 51 remain aboard the commuter train and one man, Theo van Hattem, was freed after illness.
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O Hare Tower Shutdown Amid Violent O'Hare Storm
A severe thunderstorm forced the temporary closure of O'Hare International Airport's control tower for the first time. FAA spokesman Neal Callahan said the 2:15 p.m. storm with winds over 70 mph caused windows to shake, prompting a seven minute evacuation and a near halt in aircraft movements. Flights were delayed and holding patterns formed as crews avoided the storm, described as the worst he had seen at O'Hare.
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Subpoenas sought in South Korea influence probe
House investigators subpoenaed Lawrence S. Eagleburger William Hyland Juanita Moody and Brent Scowcroft to determine their knowledge of South Korean efforts to buy influence in Congress. The ethics committee authorized the subpoenas amid reports of intelligence cables and foreign gifts reportedly tied to Tongsun Park in the Park Chung Hee era.
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Turkish ambassador wounded in Rome shooting
Two unidentified gunmen shot Turkey's ambassador to the Vatican Taha Carim as he entered his Rome residence in the Parioli district. He was taken to a hospital with chest and neck wounds. Turkish officials blamed the attack on Armenians seeking revenge for the Armenian genocide.
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Conservative columnist Evans urges student debt awareness
Longfellow Junior High heard M Stanton Evans warn deficits threaten freedoms and future taxes. He cited Social Security, projected debt, and rising government spending, urging students to verify facts and form independent conclusions. Evans, former Indianapolis News editor and regular Human Events contributor, lauded human rights stances but criticized Carter administration Cuba policy.
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Vernon County considers joining La Crosse library system
Vernon County Library Study Committee recommends maintaining current funding while joining the La Crosse Area Library System to improve rural access. The 11 member panel, appointed by County Board Chairman Chester Erlandson, plans to present a resolution at the June 21 board meeting. Participation could raise annual library costs to about $31,000. Fredrick P. Klein graduates from Gateway Technical Institute in Racine with an associate degree in hotel and motel management.
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La Crosse Assessor Kenneth Roberts Receives CAE Designation
Kenneth N. Roberts assessor for the City of La Crosse has earned the Certified Assessment Evaluator CAE designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers. A Chicago spokesman touted the program to raise standards and ensure fair property assessment for tax purposes. Roberts has 11 years in La Crosse and serves as first vice president of the Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers and participates in the League of Wisconsin Cities Assessors Section Boy Scouts and PTA.
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