National Attention For Rockefeller Thompson Governors Rise
Two days after the election, West Virginia Democrat John D. Rockefeller IV and Illinois Republican James R. Thompson win large margins, drawing national interest. Thompson pursues possible presidential aims while promising a focused term, and Rockefeller plans re election in four years. Democrats win 14 governorships, with Carter era coattails noted in several states.
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Hillery To Be Irish President
Dublin reports that Patrick Hillery European Community commissioner for social affairs is likely to be acclaimed as Ireland's next president. At 54 he was Fianna Fáil's choice to succeed Cearbhall O Dalaigh, who resigned. Fine Gael and Labor declined to nominate opponents, cancelling a national election set for November 24.
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Dole Credits Regionalism With Carter Victory
Sen. Bob Dole said regionalism helped Democrats win the election and that the country remains broadly moderate to conservative. He noted the South's support for Carter, acknowledged campaign time limits, and predicted Carter would face a long honeymoon with Democrats in control of Congress. He also urged broadening the GOP base among Black voters.
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NEA vows to back Carter on education agenda
NEA president John Ryer asserts the 1.9 million member association will not let the Carter administration forget its support. He cites endorsing Carter as a historic move and outlines four national goals including a Cabinet level Department of Education, teacher retirement credits across states, a public employees collective bargaining bill, and a national health insurance program.
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Moslems and Christians clash in Beirut amid truce
In Beirut, Moslem and Christian forces fought through the night with rockets artillery and tanks in the heaviest clashes since the cease fire began two weeks earlier. About 15 killed and 20 wounded. Sarkis and Khali engaged with leaders on both sides as Arab mediators. Regular troops reconstitute a postwar Lebanese army.
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No Appeal On Dismissal Of Lansky Indictment
LAS VEGAS AP The Justice Department will not appeal a federal court ruling dismissing the 1972 indictment against Meyer Lansky. The alleged financial wizard of the underworld faced charges of conspiring to conceal about 36 million dollars in casino earnings from the Flamingo Hotel.
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