Carter approval sinks to new low in Times CBS poll
The Times CBS Poll shows President Carter’s overall approval at 30 percent, down from 42, amid fears about the economy. Voters favor Kennedy and Reagan over Carter for the 1980 nomination, with broad concern over inflation and energy shaping views.
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Byrne hints at Kennedy bid as Chicago mayor backs Carter rival
Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne told reporters at the U S Conference of Mayors that President Carter cannot win re election without big city political groups and suggested she might back Senator Edward Kennedy if he enters. Byrne criticized Carter's MX missile plan and urged urban lobbying while leaving room to support a Carter rival. Kennedy had said he is not running.
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Danville death ruled homicide in young girl case
Vermilion County coroner jury declared the April 29 death of 3 year old Robin Urbanski in Danville a homicide. A 15 year old son, Philip Liggett, is charged as an adult with raping and murdering the child and the jury urged the state to take the other five Liggett children into care. The pathologist testified the girl died from an acute cleaning substance exposure after a chemical was placed on a sock and held to her face.
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Spectacular Bid Denied Belmont Finish by Coastal Victory
Jockey Ron Franklin described Spectacular Bid’s failure to win the Belmont Stakes as the horse pulled wide in the stretch and faded to third while Coastal claimed the upset. The rider, already under scrutiny for past incidents, faced questions on the day as his trainer Buddy Delp criticized him after prior races.
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