Kress Faces Senate Route Over House Bid in Idaho
In a column from Sandpoint, Perry Swisher notes Stan Kress’s near-mwin in the 1978 second district race and weighs why he might seek the Democratic nomination for U S senator instead. The piece cites funding, Boise media reach, Mormon and labor politics, shifting party loyalties, and McClure’s evolving image as factors. It also mentions potential opponents like Vernon Ravenscroft and the need to leverage statewide appeal.
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Stan Kress
George Hansen
U.S
Jim McClure
Kress
Bingham County
Idaho
Enugh
Boise
Nampa
Caldwell
Payette
Hansen
U.S. Senate
McClure
Jimmy
Steve Symms
Frank Church
Senate
Jim Geller
Bud Davis
Idaho State University
Nez. Perce
Joseph War
Idaho National Guard
Joseph
McLure
Women’s Place Debate Across Rural and Urban Youths
National Assessment notes students split on whether a woman’s place is at home or in the workforce. About 30 percent insist women belong at home, roughly 50-60 percent favor free choice, with rural farm communities showing stronger home roles. Responses reflect gender norms, religious contexts, and views on equality and family work.
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Patricia McCormack
United Press International
Roy Forbes
National
Photo Finish Expected In Irish Election Race
Irish voters cast ballots in a 148 member parliament in a close battle between Fine Gael-Labor coalition and Fianna Fail. Both sides warned of a photo finish as campaigns focused on prices unemployment and security amid past government anti terror measures and Northern Ireland tensions.
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Dublin
Ireland
Fine Gael-Labor
Fianna Fail
Parliament
Liam Cosgrave
Irish Republic i
Cosgrade
Eamon de Valera
Jack” Lynch
Jack
Cosgrave
Fianna
Sotter Ireland
Lynch
Northern
Carter voter registration bill may be remembered as a battered proposal
Washington observers say President Carter's instant voter registration plan is likely dead this session as House Speaker O'Neill and Senate leaders weigh strategy amid administration memos warning of vote fraud. Byrd and Allen resist swift action while Brademas notes stubborn opposition.
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Donald Lambro
United Press International
Washington
Carter
Congress
Thomas O'Neill
White House
House
John Brademas
Administration Committee
Senate
Rules Committee
Robert Byrd
James Allen
Allen
Alabama
Brademas
Justice Department
Criminal Division
U.S
Department
O'Neill
Byrd
The Lighter Side satirical OSHA hazards list
WASHINGTON United Press International reports a satirical list of workplace hazards attributed to OSHA drawing mock remedies. The piece mocks congressional nitpicking while detailing imagined dangers such as desk workers needing hard hats and press gallery stools with straps.
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Dick West
United Press International
Washington
Congress
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Congressional
J.oe
Jayman
U.S
Senate
Jackson
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Pend Oraille Printers, Inc
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Sandpoint
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Ken Firoved
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