ERA rally fails to push Illinois Senate toward vote
A large March rally in Springfield drew about 10 000 ERA supporters but did not trigger a vote on Senate Joint Resolution 1. Senate President Cecil A. Partee says he will call it only with 36 votes in the 59 member Senate. Ratification needs 38 states by March 1979.
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Traffic deaths rise as miles driven climb in US
The National Safety Council reports 13 030 traffic fatalities in the first four months as total miles traveled increased 8 percent. The death toll rose 2 percent versus last year, with April fatalities up to 3 610 from 3 370 the prior year.
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Chicago treasurer accused of loan tied to city deposits
The Chicago city treasurer Joseph G. Bertrand, who oversees over 7 million dollars in city funds, was accused by the Better Government Association and the Chicago Sun-Times of securing a 400000 loan from National Boulevard Bank. Bertrand admitted obtaining the loan but denied any exchange for city deposits, while bank officials denied the allegation.
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