Wetherell Builds Groundwork for Idaho Attorney General Bid
Lewiston Morning Tribune notes Mike Wetherell moving from campaign buttons to a statewide operation as he campaigns for Idaho attorney general. He draws on experience with Senator Frank Church and a strong family background in politics, while facing scrutiny from Republican rivals.
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Retirement board overfills fund with inflation boosts
An Idaho Public Employees Retirement Board actuary warns state contributions must rise from 7.3 to 9.3 percent. The board awards a 6 percent benefit increase, sparking debate over legislative vs board authority and the burden on state employees.
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Almanac for December 20, 1977
Today marks the 354th day of 1977 with 11 left. Born on this date is Harvey Firestone in 1868. History notes Louisiana Purchase formalized in 1803 and Sherman’s march to Savannah in 1864. Major events include the 1922 USSR formation and Chicago Mayor Daley’s 1976 death. A Whitman quote closes.
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Richard Daley
Chicago
Lighter side of history of big court fights
The piece presents three imagined historic disputes set against the backdrop of the legal system. Aaron Burr sues Alexander Hamilton for 100 million dollars over election issues and defamation. A Boston tea case sees Samuel Adams leading a bid to bar the East India Co from unloading tea as a monopoly challenge. A Polk nomination in 1844 ties to Oregon posture with a slogan hint.
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England
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Oregon Territory
Polk
Answer Man shares simple fixes for big issues
Washington’s Answer Man proposes easy solutions to complex problems from shifting tax names to self financed defense. He suggests ration road maps and locking restrooms to curb energy use and energy, no, cannot. He jokes about a US canal across the nation and letters to the White House.
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Manila disappointed as UN rejects 1978 assembly host
Manila laments UN veto on hosting the 1978 General Assembly, missing a chance to showcase luxury hotels and Marcos regime facilities. Taiwan denies missile reports while sources say Israeli Gabriel missiles may be on several Nationalist destroyers. Park scandal nears settlement as Seoul eyes U.S. testimony and U.S. elections. North Korea's Kye Ung-tae advances amid trade debt. Japan's Ushiba faces tough sell on farm liberalization. Lee Kuan Yew weighs successors in Singapore with Chen, Tong, and Liang named as possible heirs.
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