Carter stocks surge past 900 on dollar stabilization hopes
The Dow Jones 30 rose 9.01 to 903.59 in early trading as optimism over Carter administration efforts to stabilize the dollar spurred gains. The run above 900 marks a key psychological barrier, though momentum may fade. Carter voiced concern over the dollar decline, urging aides to curb the slide as gold prices softened and the dollar strengthened abroad.
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Illinois governor and Bakalis trade barbs over tax limit referendum
Governor James Thompson and challenger Michael Bakalis traded sharp accusations as Thompson races to collect 250,000 signatures to place his tax limitation referendum on the November ballot. Bakalis called the petition drive flawed and possibly fraudulent while Thompson denounced Bakalis’ threats as desperation and prepared a wide signature-gathering push across Illinois with Lt. Gov. Dave O’Neal.
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O'Neal Attacks Illinois Civil Rights Panel
Lt Gov Dave O Neal calls the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission a sham and says it needs more funding to properly police job discrimination. He cites a January Illinois Supreme Court decision that makes about 3 000 pending complaints effectively dead and notes the commission’s major funding shortfall.
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Ray says Raoul did it in King assassination hearing
The House Assassinations Committee pressed James Earl Ray on a disputed tale of travel with a mystery man named Raoul. Ray’s testimony drew protests from his attorney and extended questions about Raoul’s identity, with lawmakers pressing for more detail and proof of the suspect’s whereabouts.
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Stateville Prison hospital criticized over inmate care in memo
May 9 memo by Associate Administrator Lee James claims inmates at Stateville Prison control the hospital at times and many receive no timely care. He says efforts to fix treatment in line with a court order failed, citing intimidation of medical staff and inadequate medical attention. The memo is part of a federal suit against Stateville officials.
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Inmates confined after Georgia riot turns deadly
In Georgia State Prison main building inmates were confined to cells after a violent outbreak left one man dead and three injured, two critically. Floyd Walker Jr. of Atlanta and Joseph Lee Quick of Fayetteville, North Carolina, were in critical condition at Talmadge Memorial Hospital in Augusta. The deceased was Marvin Louis King, 25, of Brunswick, serving life for murder.
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Blumenthal challenges House tax cut in Senate hearing
Treasury Secretary W. Michael Blumenthal told the Senate Finance Committee that the $16.3 billion House tax cut conflicts with the ability to pay principle. He noted Carter's tax plan was wrecked by House resistance and said the administration may seek Senate flexibility to avoid a presidential veto before the November elections.
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Firestone Told to Provide Data on Tire Information
A federal judge ordered Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. to supply information about its Firestone 500 radial tire. Judge Thomas Flannery rejected Firestone’s motions to withhold details and gave 21 days to respond fully to government questions.
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