Skelton Seeks State Treasurer Nomination in Illinois
Champaign County treasurer James Skelton a GOP candidate, argues the state should keep deposits in Illinois and base bids on asset strata to maximize returns. He cites $80 million lost in interest over 10 years from social-issue based banking, faces Brad Glass in the Republican primary, and notes downstate roots and executive path from county treasurer.
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Palos Heights
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Saudis back dollar amid global market pressures
Saudi finance minister Mohammed Abu al-Khail urged Gulf oil states to support the dollar until it stabilizes. In Al Riyadh he emphasized the dollar as the world currency for trade and investment and warned against actions that would hurt its value. He noted Saudi Arabia and fellow Gulf nations rely on the dollar for reserves and warned of losses from its weakness. The piece also mentions Illinois 13 shelter details for adoptions in Carbondale and Murphysboro with cats at 15 and dogs at 20 dollars.
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Gulf States
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
Communists Lead in Spanish Union Elections
More than a million Spanish workers have voted in union elections since January 16. The Communist dominated Workers Commissions lead over the Socialist Workers Party as voting continues with predictions of up to a million more ballots by month end. Six million workers are eligible, but participation appears low.
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Bolin Dies. Arizona Governor Succession Seen
Governor Wesley Bolin, 68, died at his home of an apparent heart attack after four days of heavy rain and flooding. Attorney General Bruce Babbitt, 39, becomes governor handed interim duties and plans a later news conference. Bolin had served nearly 29 years as secretary of state before becoming governor.
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U.S
Argentina
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Arizona
West Phoenix
Rhodesia Bombings Reported After Black Rule Pact
In Salisbury five small bombs exploded across four suburbs and a post office, injuring none. Police evacuated the city center for hours and cancelled events while bomb squads destroyed another device. Speculation pointed to black guerrilla loyalists or white extremists opposed to ending white minority rule.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Tito to visit U S Wednesday first communist leader to meet Carter
Tito, 85, Europe's oldest head of state, travels to Washington for a three day visit as the first Communist leader to meet President Carter. The trip follows a worldwide swing and aims to discuss African and Middle East issues, arms sales, and possible mediation in the Horn of Africa.
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