Secret Service protection plan for presidential candidates moves forward
Washington AP report says protection will be offered to candidates who raised 5000 in 20 states under the new campaign financing law. Six candidates claim matching funds. Henry M Jackson Morris Udall, Sargent Shriver, Lloyd Bentsen, George Wallace. Udall and Jackson reportedly reluctant to accept.
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Reagan sees signs of snowballing support
Los Angeles AP: Ronald Reagan, 64, says signs of snowballing support exist for his undecided bid to challenge President Ford in GOP primaries. After a seven state tour, he notes enthusiasm for his views though unsure if support targets him personally. He plans a November decision after further nationwide tours.
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Mississippi's Wheelchair Miss America Crowned in Columbus
Dixie Lee Etheridge, 21, of Greenville Mississippi, won Miss Wheelchair America 1976 at the fourth annual pageant in Columbus, Ohio. She competed against 32 states plus DC and Puerto Rico with Shirley R. Holmes of Carbondale Illinois as first runnerup. Wanda Rolfe of Murray Kentucky was second runnerup, Janice M. Kelly of Kansas City Missouri third, and Linda Cash of Dyer Indiana fourth.
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Quarter million pupils lose schooling as national teacher strikes expand
The Associated Press reports more than 250000 pupils lack a functioning system as Boston teachers strike enters week two while smaller strikes ripple through New York Illinois Pennsylvania Delaware Massachusetts and Indiana. Brecksville bus drivers and cafeteria workers end week long walkout with 9 percent raises. Williamsville teachers vote to end strike with 16 percent raise over two years. New York State faces a single public school strike in Niagara Falls affecting 14800 pupils. Philadelphia suburbs New Jersey Hoboken and Sauk Village Chicago area report ongoing or renewed walkouts. Tenor and scope vary by district with wage demands central to the disputes.
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Trotwood Teachers Strike After Pact Rejected
Trotwood Ohio teachers planned to strike after the school board’s latest contract offer was rejected 141 to 35. President Tracy Hanning said talks broke down and no further negotiations are scheduled. The walkout ends a contract impasse ongoing since spring with salary as the main issue.
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