Percy signals 1976 GOP presidential bid possible
Sen. Charles H. Percy said he probably would seek the GOP nomination for president in 1976. He would filibuster any income tax cut, calling it inflationary, and noted he might back Gerald Ford if Nixon left and Ford proved himself. He warned against tax cuts as bad economics and said he could debate the issue at length.
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Rights leader Meredith quits runoff to seek independen
Jackson Mississippi UPI James H Meredith the Black civil rights leader who led a five candidate Democratic primary for Congress withdrew from the runoff to run in November as an independent claiming the Mississippi regular Democratic Party will not back him If he stays in the runoff Alonzo Sturgeon may replace him against Kenneth Dean in the June 25 runoff The Mississippi attorney general will decide the runoff status Tom Bane favored for Bob Moretti's vacant Assembly seat in Van Nuys
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Thorsness Seeks Senate Fight Avoid War Issue
Leo Thorsness, the Medal of Honor winner and former POW, will oppose Sen. George W. McGovern in November. He hopes the Southeast Asia war not dominate the campaign and emphasizes developing other issues, while acknowledging their shared histories. Thorsness won the Republican nomination after a tough race, aiming to battle McGovern with a strong campaign team and finances. Governor Kneip secures a third term nomination, defeating Lieutenant Governor Dougherty, and John Olson bills the GOP gubernatorial ticket after a multi-county race.
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Return of state power seen in Watergate remark
Former Atty Gen Elliot L Richardson told governors that Watergate could be the catalyst for power shifting from Washington to the states. He said the scandals might be a "watershed" turning power toward local communities and individuals.
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Publishers Carriage in Long Beach Seeks Finished Manuscripts
A publisher's rep will visit Long Beach in Judy seeking finished manuscripts suitable for publication by Cersion Press Inc. Submissions across genres including poetry drama philosophy religion and more are invited for appraisal. Participants may be contacted for a definite appointment and free evaluation.
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