Miller's tight UMW win may hinder coal talks at Washington
Arnold Miller's re election as United Mine Workers president came by a slim margin stirring fears of factional turmoil within the 277000 member union. One losing candidate hints at a challenge a move that could delay contract talks slated for December and risk a nationwide coal strike. Industry and government officials warn that persistent discord could complicate negotiations and prompt monitoring of coal supplies. Patterson alleges possible ballot rigging while Miller urges rivals to unite as he seeks broad support before talks begin.
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Washington
Arnold Miller
United Mine Workers Union
Miller
Ohley
W. Va
Miners’ Union
Special interests fuel Illinois Senate races in 1976
A Common Cause of Illinois report finds unions teachers and doctors among the largest funders of 1976 Illinois Senate races. It notes incumbents led in fundraising, and overall party totals were similar, with about half of $1.5 million going to Democrats and Republicans each.
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United Auto Workers
Senate
Common Cause
Illinois
General Assembly
David F. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
UAW
Illinois Education Association
IEA
Illinois Manufacturers Political Action Committee
Alaska's Oil Boom Makes It Richest by Population
Anchorage reports Alaska now leads the nation in per capita income as oil revenues surge after the trans Alaska pipeline. Officials note 1.2 million barrels daily and wide employment effects in Valdez Fairbanks and Anchorage while unemployment nears 16 percent with many workers from the lower 48.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Seward
Prudhoe Bay
Defense Department
William Seward
Russia
United States
Senate
John Rader
Jay Hammond
Jesse Carr
Alaska Teamsters Local 959
Wallace confirms bid for U.S. Senate in Alabama
Governor George C. Wallace indicated he intends to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat John Sparkman. Speaking at the Alabama AP Broadcasters Association meeting, Wallace said he would make a formal announcement and cited national political connections, including President Carter, as reasons to serve Alabama. He dismissed rumors that Sparkman would retire.
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George C. Wallace
U.S. Senate
John Sparkman
Alabama Associated Press Broadcasters Association
Wallace
Carter
Alabama
Sparkman
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Riggs Homes
Rt. 148
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Ill
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Baril
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