Anderson launches fund-raiser for third party bid
Washington AP reports John B. Anderson begins a fund-raising drive to test interest in a new independent or third party for the 1984 presidential race and related 1982 elections. The National Unity Committee will raise funds to support Anderson, publish a newsletter, and cover staff costs as a potential bid develops.
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Anderson
Washington
John B. Anderson
National Unity Committee
Federal Election Committee
Jane Fowler
Illinois
HikaNation walkers near Washington finish of cross country trek
The 50 remaining HikaNation hikers near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, race to finish a 4000 mile trek in about 400 days. They began April 12, 1980, with many joining or leaving along the way, and the group celebrates the journey amid memories of friendship and self reliance.
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Nevada
Monty Montgomery
Air Force
Macomb
Rob Burns
Benicaia
Calif
John Stout
Seattle
Wash
Jiamie Pyle
Gayle
Gomer
Fires of arson leave 200 homeless in Holyoke cluster
Dozens of suspicious fires in Holyoke Massachusetts have left more than 200 residents homeless in less than a week after an Elm Street blaze. Deputy Fire Chief John Barnett cited many past incidents, insufficient evidence of arson rings, and possible insurance fraud as theories while authorities seek state or federal aid.
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Holyoke
Mass
Massachusetts
Mill City
Elm Street
John Barnett
Barnett
Nalda Ponce
Charles Smith
Chicopee
Grandby
Protest over U.S. 51 crash prompts Thompson mailings
LaSalle New Tribune printed 4000 extra copies May 4 front page story and student group photos of four teens killed returning from prom weekend picnic on U.S. 51. Two thousand copies mailed to Gov. James R. Thompson to demand highway repairs after a two-vehicle crash. Police said the car swerved into a semi-tractor trailer.
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Lasalle
James R. Thompson
U.S. 51
LaSalle New Tribune
Thompson
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