Redmond to Seek Illinois House Speakership
Rep. William A. Redmond of Bensenville announced he will seek the Illinois House speakership as Democrats hold majorities in both chambers. The House and Senate meet January 12 to choose leaders for 1977 78 with leadership chances unsettled by Mayor Daley's death.
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China Ends Chaos in Hong Kong via Troop Action
Chinese troops halted anti-government unrest in Baading described as the great chaos linked to supporters of Mao's widow. Reports from official and foreign sources cited bombings and armed raids by rebels, with Beijing’s People’s Daily noting suppression of armed bands threatening state security.
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Illinois 1976 Biggest Story Thompson Wins Governor Race
Illinois editors select James R. Thompson’s gubernatorial victory as the year's top story. Daley's death follows as second, with Walker’s Democratic primary loss and other big items like Ford Carter results and state fiscal strains also highlighted.
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James R. Thompson
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Daniel Walker
Michael J. Howlett
Daley
Camp Pendleton Marine demoted amid bar attack case
Marine corporal E F Henry, 20, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and assault in a bar attack case at Camp Pendleton. The 13 involved blacks claimed they fought a group thought to be Ku Klux Klan members. Henry received three months hard labor and was demoted to private after testifying for immunity.
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Ray offers to testify before House assassination panel
James Earl Ray, who pleaded guilty to the 1968 murder of Martin Luther King Jr., says in a letter to Anthony Lewis that he is ready to testify under oath to the House committee investigating King and Kennedy cases. His lawyer says the offer was made without his knowledge and notes Ray may be subpoenaed but cannot be compelled to testify against himself.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Wilson Frost
Bilandic
Chicago mayor race opens with many hopefuls after Daley era
With Richard Daley gone, potential mayoral candidates emerge as a June special election looms. Former U.S. Representative Roman Pucinski leads a field that already includes William Singer and George Dunne. Others named include Edward Burke Edward Vrdolyak Richard Newhouse Ralph Metcalf E Duke McNeil Jesse Jackson Renault Robinson and Edward Hanrahan as possible contenders.
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Chicago
Richard Daley
Michael Bilandic
Ex CIA Officer Charged in Plot To Sell Secrets to Soviet Union
Edwin G. Moore II, a 56 year old former CIA map making and logistics employee, is charged with trying to sell CIA papers to the Soviet Union. FBI agents recovered hundreds of pages at his Bethesda Maryland home after his arrest last week. The inventory lists secret and confidential documents, including a note offering CIA penetration for 10 million dollars, and a security roster. Moore was hospitalized for a possible heart attack. CIA comment was not provided.
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Atty Gen designate Griffin Bell seeks Black lawyers for top posts
Atty Gen designate Griffin Bell meets with Black leaders to name Black candidates for high Justice Department roles. Ben Brown says candidates from Congressional Black Caucus and National Bar Association are being considered for positions including the Law Enforcement Administration Bureau of Prisons and solicitor general. Bell’s nomination faces criticism over club memberships and his Fifth Circuit record.
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