Demo Delegates Rules Overturned
A federal judge blocked key Democratic reforms on delegate selection three weeks before the convention, ruling state delegation rules could not be based solely on numbers. The decision permits affirmative action reminders but preserves restrictions on preselected officials naming delegates, prompting immediate appeals by the DNC and ongoing challenges across 25 states.
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Democratic National Committee
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Hart
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TTA
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Jesse D. Jackson
National Committee
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Common Pleas Court
Herbert Levine
Sens
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund S. Muskie
Women's — Political
U.S
George L. Hart Jr
Democratic Party
Grand Jury to Probe Alleged Bugging Incident
A federal grand jury will be empaneled to investigate an alleged bugging at the Democratic National Committee offices. Five men were arrested inside the DNC, with two tied to White House consultant Hunt through personal items. Hunt, hired to declassify the Pentagon Papers, has been a Domestic Council consultant.
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API
Federal Land Jury
Washington Post
White House
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Grand Jury
Howard I.unt
The
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Hunt
James Fe, McCord Jr
Rockville
Eugenio R. Martinez
Miami
Ken Clawson
White House Communications
Pentagon
Resignation Of Brynn Expected To Be Approved
The West Monroe High School football coach Stu Brynn seeks removal from coaching duties and the Ouachita Parish School Board is set to approve at the 7 p.m. regular meeting. The board will also study tire change bids and award the contract, advertise for bids on gasoline and the official journal, approve Mt Neho School sale to Monroe for a park, and receive leasing info from the State Mineral Board.
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Stu Brynn
Ouachita Parish
Brynn
J. O. Lancaster
Official Journal
Mt. Neho
Monroe
State Mineral Board
U N Considers Action Against Plane Hijackers
United Nations Security Council nears agreement on measures against hijacking after a worldwide pilot strike. ICAO moves to allow sanctions on states aiding hijackers while IFALPA says the action achieves its aims as major airlines resume schedules.
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Banff Festival of the Arts to Feature Canadian Works
Banff Alberta will host the Banff Festival of the Arts August 13 to 19 with Canadian works forming a major portion of the program. Dr David Leighton Banff Centre director notes the emphasis.
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Banff Festival of
McGovern Eyes 200 Delegates In New York Primary
New York voters head to the polls to decide 248 Democratic delegates with McGovern aiming to win at least 200 as he seeks to solidify support across 39 districts. Humphrey, Muskie, and Jackson field limited opposition while key districts see intra party contests and reapportionment.
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George McGovern
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James Scheuer
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Robert A.G. Monks
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California
Shirley Chisholm
Brooklyn
Herman Badillo
Edmund S. Muskie
Buffalo
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Washington
Humphrey
Chisholm
House Approves Sheriff Tax Collection Fee Increases
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill raising sheriffs commissions on tax collections for 18 parishes, voting 91 to 5 to pass the measure. An amendment to let parish governments and school boards decide was rejected 36 to 60. Increases range from 9 to 20 percent across parishes including Acadia Desoto and Red River.
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Thibodaux
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Hast Carroll
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Absentee Voting Continues in West Monroe Tax Election
Absentee voting will extend through July 1 for West Monroe residents to cast ballots on the West Monroe one half cent sales tax. Clerk of Court Bill C. Downey notes voting opened Monday for the July 8 election and runs until noon July 1.
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Bill C. Downey
No Fault Insurance Bill Advances To House Report
Louisiana House Commerce Committee votes 10 to 1 to send the no fault automobile insurance bill back to the House for a report. Lawmakers seek full debate as they consider a threshold below which lawsuits would be prohibited, with industry concerns over potential rate increases and trial-lawyer opposition.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House Commerce Committee
Edwin Edwards
House
Edward Lebreton
New Orleans
John Alario
Westwego
Edwards
Commerce Committee
Aides Split Over Edwards Senate Choice in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge, Gov Edwards remains neutral while aides split. Sheldon Beywick endorsed Bennett Johnston, and Charles Roemer backed incumbent Allen Ellender. Johnston, 40, challenges Ellender, 81, highlighting youth as a stated factor in a campaign focusing on state opportunities.
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Edwin Edwards
Sheldon Beywick
Bennett Johnston
Charles Roemer
Allen Ellender
Johnston
Edwards
Beywick
Edwards vows to oppose Senate moves on gas severance tax
Louisiana Governor Edwards says he will oppose any Senate attempt to revive a one cent gas severance tax. The House kept a 2.3 cent tax plus 11.5 percent of wellhead cost, aiming to raise about four million dollars next fiscal year. Senate members discuss an across the board one cent increase, while Edwards repeats his pledge not to amend final House action. Senator William Brown confirms Edwards will not accept amendments.
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House
Edwin. Edwards
Senate
Edwards
Sen
William Brown
Monroe
Hong Kong flood toll rises with many still missing
In four days of record rains and landslides, 87 bodies have been found and 165 people are listed as missing in Hong Kong. Injury toll reaches 117 with over 1,000 homeless as searches continue for residents from Kowloon huts to Victoria Peak tower blocks.
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Kowloon Peninsula
Victoria Peak
Jean-Claude Thomas
Banque Nationale de Paris
Michael Tinhtun
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