ERA Backers March on State Capitals Across Nation
About 35,000 ERA supporters held rallies in four capitals to press for ratification, with 10,000 in Tallahassee led by Gov Bob Graham and Adele, 10,000 in Raleigh addressed by Gov Jim Hunt, 5,000-8,000 in Springfield, and 10,000 in Oklahoma City. Leaders considered placing the ERA on North Carolina’s June ballot. state legal hurdles and federal approval timing were discussed.
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ERA rally echoes past as Thompson faces pressure
In Springfield a diverse group including a former First Lady and wives of governors pressed Governor James R. Thompson on the Equal Rights Amendment. They draw parallels to 1960s civil rights protests, accuse him of blocking ERA, and threaten to organize further actions if he does not push ratification in the General Assembly.
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NATO pressure on U.S. to cut black forces in Europe
New York Times reports European allies mainly Germany pressuring the Pentagon to reduce Black personnel in U S armed forces and limit Black assignments to European NATO bases. Pentagon says administration rejected requests, citing force quality remains strong as debate on readiness continues.
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Soviet plan to divert rivers could be world’s largest project
Time magazine reports a Soviet scheme to route about a dozen rivers away from the Arctic Ocean to feed arid Russian and Central Asian regions. It would need 25 dams and pumping stations, potentially begin next year, and reshape climate across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Pet care costs Pentagon 3.3 million dollars a year
Rep Les Aspin says the Pentagon spends about 3.3 million annually to offer low cost veterinary care for service members pets. Military personnel receive rabies vaccines, distemper shots and other services at roughly two thirds the civilian rates.
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