Oklahoma approves pari mutuel betting in runoff vote
Oklahoma voters pass State Question 553 by a wide margin to legalize pari mutuel horse racing with local option in counties. Turnout shatters records as supporters celebrate near the National Cowboy Hall of Fame while church groups vow continued opposition and a racing commission would regulate tracks, wagering and licenses.
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Oklahoma
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U.S. Senate
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Joe L. Ingram
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Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Alcohol Narcotics Education
Senate
Panel urges networks to withhold preclose vote projections
Washington AP reports a congressional elections panel recommends voluntary restraint by networks and stations on early projections. The nonbinding resolution aims to preserve voter participation, noting past 1980 projections may have reduced turnout. The proposal advances to the House Administration Committee, with no Senate action planned.
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al Swift
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Multistate teacher strikes affect 200000 students
The walkouts in Michigan Illinois New Jersey and Pennsylvania suspend classes for over 280000 pupils. In Detroit 11000 teachers begin fact finding as pay dispute drags on with no work return. Teaneck and Bremen teachers face court orders to return to class.
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McLeansboro
Associated Press
Detroit
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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Carol Thomas
Detroit Federation of Teachers
Teaneck Teachers’ Union
Teachers’ Union
Bremen
Chicago
Teaneck
Police adopt maternity uniform policy for NYPD officers
New York police expand dress code to include a maternity uniform as more officers become pregnant. Deputy Commissioner Alice McGillion notes some precincts prohibited maternity wear until fitting, as Commissioner Robert J. McGuire forms a committee to design a modest, practical uniform. Until then pregnant officers may wear civilian clothes. The department has 1,400 female officers, with 19 on the job pregnant. Previously Halston uniforms were used.
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