League of Cities backs handgun controls plan
The National League of Cities approved a 127 page urban policy plan endorsing handgun registration. Delegates debated the proposal with a decisive vote in favor after a brief division, while drafts on rifle registration and private handgun possession were rejected. Mayors Bradley and Romero Barcelo framed the step as modest but necessary, with plans to lobby for broader action if feasible.
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Recount Controversy Revokes New Hampshire Senate Victory
Gov. Thompson and a Republican council void the election result in New Hampshire, reversing Democrat John Durkin’s Senate win by 10 votes after a flawed recount. The move cites ignorance of a federal court order and raises questions over write in ballot validity and potential federal court action.
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Seattle Councilwoman Elected First Woman Officer in League
Phyliss Lumphere of Seattle became the first woman officer elected by the league as second vice president, a step that would normally elevate her to the presidency in 1977. Other leaders included Mayor Hans Tanzler of Jacksonville as first vice president.
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