ADA Ratings Show Liberal Dems Backing ADA Line
The Washington Post reports that liberal freshman Democrats tried to avoid ADA ratings by pleading with the group to omit them from the 1975 survey. ADA released its 1975 House ratings showing heavy liberal alignment on 19 key issues, including consumer protection and CIA funding disclosure.
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Utica Mayor Fires 70 Public Works Employees Over Unions
Utica New York Mayor Edward Hanna dismisses 70 Public Works Union Local 182 members amid a battle over whether public employees have a right to union wage negotiations. He favors private competitive bids for trash, snow removal, and road work and vows to pursue the issue to the Supreme Court if needed.
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Public Works Department
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Supreme Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
Federal agencies spend $440 million on 2.8 billion mail pieces
In fiscal year 1974 the Federal government is the largest postal user, with about $440 million spent by agencies and departments to send roughly 2.8 billion pieces of mail.
Preston Indians Win Fifth District Final 40 34
The Preston Indians defeated Blackfoot 40 34 in the district tournament finals to remain undisputed champions of the fifth district. They will face Kellogg in the state tournament at Moscow. West Side High School hosts a Franklin County Fish and Game Assn carnival and meeting Saturday. An ad notes a 1949 Buick Super listed for 1 895. West Side lost to Malad 37 32 in district play.
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Preston council sets sewer charge and district plans high school bond
The Preston City Council adopts ordinance 291 adding a 50 cent sewer fee per residence and 1 dollar for businesses. The West Side Joint district debates 235000 bond issuance for a new Dayton high school. District tournament honors announced as Preston prepares for state play in Pocatello.
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Ned Danford
Francis Lightfoot Lee of Virginia A Patriot and Brevity in Debate
Francis Lightfoot Lee, younger brother of Richard Henry Lee, was a Virginia planter and politician educated by a private tutor. He served as a Burgess between 1750 and 1760 and again 1769 to 1774, joined the Stamp Act opposition, helped draft and signed the Articles of Confederation in 1778, and died in 1797 at age 62. He was known for wit, argument in small committees, agricultural experimentation, and remaining childless.
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Virginia
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Revolutionary Spirit
Guatemala earthquake letters share first hand accounts
A Preston reader group publishes excerpts from letters recounting the Guatemala quake. Eyewitness notes describe damaged cities El Salvador routes, hotel evacuations, and a priest trapped by a collapse. Also included are local letters praising community support and a critique of snow citations.
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Jesse Coulson
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Preston
Hollywood stars steer clear of 1976 campaign
Hollywood figures largely avoid party politics as the 1976 race unfolds. Frank Sinatra declines campaigns despite ties to Reagan and Humphrey, while stars like John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Lauren Bacall, Paul Newman, and Joanne Woodward show mixed support. Nixon’s 1972 tax breaks haunt many, with stars recalling Nixon’s staged charm and preferring quiet reruns over public endorsements.
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Carol Channing
Paul Newman
Joanne Woodward
Fred Harris
Carroll O’connor
Dennis Weaver
Henry Jackson
Lorne Greene
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Crime and regulation the big issues of 1976
Bank of America study cites crime losses above 200 billion annually and notes small firms suffer higher victimization rates. Critics label regulatory commissions as worst government agencies, led by the Federal Maritime and Federal Power Commissions, while Judge Sirica faces health decline amid Watergate legacy. Rockefeller hint fuels race talk as Reagan leads Ford.
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