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Illinois ERA walkout after conference backs equal rights
The Illinois International Women's Year Conference passed a resolution urging immediate ERA passage. About 500 protesters walked out citing dispute over proceedings and pledged to fund efforts to lobby congressmen while delivering lists of irregularities and minority opinions. Bella Abzug and Charles Percy spoke in support.
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Illinois International Women’s Year Conference
U.S
Bella Abzug
New York City
Charles Percy
R-Nl
Illinois State University