Illinois House moves to resurrect the ERA in 1978 vote
Illinois legislators debate reviving the Equal Rights Amendment after a narrow defeat. Rep. Giddy Dyer and supporters push a motion to reconsider or a new ratification resolution, sent to a committee for passage before a floor vote. Key votes favored Dunn Richmond Hart Harris, with Winchester Birchler opposing. The win is seen as a setback for national ratification by the 1979 deadline, amid black lawmakers' dissent and calls for extension. The League of Women Voters funds lobbying. Phyllis Schlafly notes the victory from Alton.
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Lindsay Schaub
Springfield
Illinois House
Giddy E. Dyer
R-Hinsdale
House
Central
Southern Illinois
Ralph Dunn
On Quoin
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Richard O. Hart
Benton
William Harris
Marion
Robert Winchester
Rossclare
Vincent Birchler
Chester
ERA
Illinois
Alan Greiman
D-Skokie
General Assembly
Eleanor Smeal
National Organization For Women
Congress
Senate
League of Women Voters
Phyllis Schlafly
Alton
Subpoenas issued in West Frankfort city probe
Franklin County officials subpoena 14 witnesses for June 16 grand jury in Franklin County to probe West Frankfort city government payroll and purchases. Targeted are current executives and FBI agents, with names undisclosed. Former officials linked to past administrations face related scrutiny amid broader investigations. A separate note highlights 22 month old Brian White from Carbondale practicing batting at home with a playful "Sock-it-to-me-Baby" stance.
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DeMaris Berry
Southern Illinoisan
Franklin County
West Frankfort
Terrence Hopkins
FBI
Jim Kinsman
Francine Terry
Barbara Graves
Bob Merlano
Bob
Interstate Shell
Merlano
Kinsman
Hopkins
Burl T
Andy’ May
Tom Griffin
East St. Louis
May
Williamson County
Southern Illinois Cable TV Co
Griffin
Daniels and Associates of
Denver
Brian
Weather forecast and university pay proposal noted
The National Weather Service predicts fair, cooler tonight with low fifties and sunny, pleasant Friday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. SIUC President Warren Brandt proposes a pay raise plan for the SIU Board of Trustees, boosting about $50 monthly.
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National Weather Service
SIUC
Warren Brandt
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
ERA vote echoes last year in Illinois House
Illinois lawmakers again backed the ERA measure as Rep William Harris noted it mirrors a constitutional provision. Rep Elroy Sandquist urged a nationwide reach while Gov James Thompson pressed aides to lobby for votes, though he was absent from the chamber.
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William Harris
Marion
Illinois
House
Elroy Sandquist
Chicago
Springfield
James Thompson
Jayne
Thompson
ERA
David Gilbert
Widow evicted and dies on curb in Chattanooga
A 59-year-old widow, Alline Carnes, died of natural causes after sitting beside a curb all night to guard her few possessions following eviction from an apartment. Her daughter-in-law said she lost her will to live after her husband’s death and eviction. The owner said back rent of 300 dollars led to the eviction, and Carnes refused to abandon her belongings due to theft concerns.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Shirley Bledsoe
Bobby Hudson
Alline Carnes
Tax relief bill stalls in Congress amid tax cut clash
Washington AP reports the drive for a $20 billion federal income tax cut falters as House and Ways and Means Committee members fail to reach agreement. With adjournment looming for the election, prospects for passage this year dim, while California faces a $7 billion revenue shortfall and calls for budget holds.
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Washington
California
Congress
Thomas “Tip” O'Neill
D-Mass
House
Ways and Means Committee
Carter
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ways and Means
Ways and
Carty
Ten years of frustration end for Bullets champions
The Washington Bullets finally end a decade of near misses to claim the NBA title in a season marked by grit and resilience. The team's triumph caps a long pursuit of glory, delivering a historic championship for the franchise and its fans.
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