Governors Debate Feud Over Format Delays Campaign Talks
Springfield AP reports the contest between Republican incumbent James R. Thompson and Democratic challenger Michael J. Bakalis over debate formats. They disagree on number of debates six versus four and on whether to include panels or one on one exchanges, with no budget debate set but both sides open to discussion.
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New York's Trib newspaper folds suddenly
The Trib, New York's newest paper, shut down after publisher Leonard Saffir failed to deliver a $23,000 certified check to cover printing for the edition. Saffir blamed weather, board politics, delivery issues, and advertiser short sightedness.
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New York Representative Admits Fault to Constituents
Rep. Frederick Richmond of New York pleaded innocent to a misdemeanor morals charge after revealing to constituents that he solicited sex from two teenage boys including an undercover officer. Trial set for May 5. first offender program possible with treatment and prosecutor review.
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Washington (Ap
Frederick Richmond
D-N.y
Richmond
U.S
Thompson pleads for Easter storm disaster aid in Illinois
Gov James Thompson seeks federal disaster status for 24 central Illinois counties after an Easter weekend ice storm left 700000 people without power and caused about 25 million dollars in public property damage. Carter is not expected to see the telegram and it will go to the agency that denied the initial request.
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James Thompson
Carter
Illinois
Thompson
White House
Percy Stevenson proposal redraws Illinois federal court map
Sens. Charles Percy and Adlai Stevenson seek to realign Illinois federal districts into northern central and southern regions to improve administration and reduce costs. The plan follows a 1975 study and targets the Eastern District’s wide reach from East St. Louis to Cairo and Kankakee, including Champaign and Carbondale.
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Illinois
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Adlai Stevenson
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ERA boycott cripples Atlanta convention trade
The National Organization for Women led a boycott against states not ratifying the ERA. Atlanta risks $168 million in lost convention business if boycott continues, far above prior projections. Georgia could lose over $5 million in tax receipts and Atlanta over $2.3 million in city taxes as cancellations rise.
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Washington Star
Washington
Atlanta
Georgia
National Organization For Women
Convention Bureau
Lame ducks push reform bills in spring session
The Springfield legislature opens its spring session with bills aimed at open primaries lobbyist regulation and campaign disclosure filed by members of the liberal and independent blocs. Lame duck status may curb influence though reforms proceed, including strict gift limits and banning double dipping for lawmakers.
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Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
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General Assembly
Ellis Levin
Michael Holewinski
James Houlihan
Chicago
David Robinson
Oil import fee could raise prices by billions says study
A Library of Congress study says a crude oil tariff could cost consumers 33.8 billion dollars yearly in higher fuel costs with an immediate 7 to 12 cent rise per gallon. A New England caucus study estimates the tariff would hit the region with about 2.6 billion dollars in higher heating bills over five years. Administration officials have not decided on a tariff.
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Carter
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Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Congressional Caucus
Israel says invasion did not breach arms pact
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected claims of a violation of the 1952 arms agreement with the United States over the Lebanon invasion. He argued the use of U S supplied weapons did not breach contract. Secretary Vance warned a possible violation may have occurred but noted no action against Israel as it has promised troop withdrawal.
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Foreign Ministry
Cyrus Vance
Washington
Vance
Carter
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