NAACP Defends Young Against Racism Criticism
The NAACP issued a statement praising Andrew Young for speaking bluntly about racism in American institutions. The group faulted Nixon era court appointments and civil rights enforcement and criticized Ford for anti-busing rhetoric in 1976 while lauding Young’s Africa tour for restoring credibility.
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Morton Nominated for U S Treasurer Post by Carter
Azie T. Morton of Dale Texas is nominated by President Carter as Treasurer of the United States. Morton previously served as special assistant to Robert Strauss in 1976 and joined the House District Committee staff earlier this year.
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House District Committee
Illinois earns Triple A rating for bond sale
Illinois has been awarded a Triple A bond rating for its planned 150 million general obligation bond sale on June 14 by Standard and Poor's and Moody's. Gov. James R. Thompson warned that a balanced budget next fiscal year is needed to preserve the rating and avoid higher borrowing costs.
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Mallory to close Panaplant in Illinois plant shutdown
Mallory Timers Corp a major local employer in a south central Illinois town will close its Panaplant effective immediately. The move leaves 240 IAMAW Local 2083 members unemployed who had been on strike since March 1 over a wage dispute. Mayor John McCracken valued the payroll loss at about 3 million dollars for a 6 326 resident community. The firm plans to offset the closure with expanded nonunion operations in Tennessee and Kentucky.
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House members to list Koreans gifts under ethics probe
An ethics committee voted to send a questionnaire to all 434 House members requesting a list of cash and gifts accepted from five South Korean nationals and all related parties. The panel also requires its 12 members to disclose gifts worth 100 or more from foreign sources.
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Washington
House
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Phillip Lacovara
Thngsun Pik
Kim Dong Jo
Illegal welfare to state employes report shocks Chicago
The Chicago Sun-Times says up to 3,500 government workers may be illegally collecting welfare in Illinois with total fraud possibly near 1 million dollars. Indictments for 75 to 100 people may follow, spanning federal state and city workers including school, housing, transit and sanitary district staff.
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Samuel Skinner
Tyrone C. Fahner
State Department of Law Enforcement
Department of Public Aid
Carter's 1975 tax audit confirmed for farm deductions
Washington AP reports the government audits President Carter's 1975 tax return after a $41,000 deduction for farm machinery. White House spokesman Rex Granum says the IRS initiated it and Carter supports annual audits while in office. He adds no indication of extra tax due and calls audits common for high incomes.
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Lousin Named Head of Illinois Civil Service
Ann Lousin a Chicago law professor was named by Gov James Thompson as chairman of the Illinois Civil Service Commission. The 34 year old assistant professor at John Marshall Law School succeeds Roy Pechous of Berwyn who remains on the board. The post pays 7500 dollars annually and requires Senate confirmation.
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James Thompson
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Roy Pechous of
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