Percy leads in poll over Leith for US Senate seat
In a mid August poll of 811 voters, incumbent Republican Sen. Charles Percy leads Democratic challenger Alex Leith 58 to 27 percent with 15 percent undecided. If only the undecided broke, Percy would stay ahead 68 to 32. Sample accuracy is about three percent in 95 of 100 cases. Percy draws strongest support from Cook County and its rim, while Leith does better in downstate urban areas.
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Percy Leads Illinois Voter Support Across Demographics
An August Illinois poll shows Percy favored by 53 to 70 percent across income brackets, strongest at 25 000 to 29 900, with 59 percent of white and 48 percent of black voters backing him. Leith peaks at 31 percent among higher income groups, with 20 000 to 24 399 bracket his best. Moderates, liberals, and conservatives largely back Percy. race and undecided votes are noted, and Percy remains a recognizable name among voters.
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Defense and Carter clash over abortion policy
Washington Star reports Pentagon officials clash with Congress and the White House over federal funding for abortions for military personnel and dependents. The Defense Department maintains a relatively unrestrictive policy, arguing funding enables access where medical care is sparse, while Carter opposes federal funding. Debate centers on a Dornan amendment and potential conference actions to restrict abortion funding.
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Leading indicators rise 0.8 percent in August signaling moderate growth
The Commerce Department reports an 0.8 percent August gain in the leading indicators, easing from July's 1.3 percent drop. Stock prices, money supply, factory orders, and plant equipment contracts boost the index, while shorter work weeks and higher layoffs drag. Despite the rise, the index remains near three months earlier, with economists cautious about inventory buildup.
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Illinois roads in works bill raise state funding
Federal funding for two big downstate Illinois highways passed the U S House in a four year 60.9 billion highway and mass transit bill by 367 to 28 amid Carter veto threats for the Senate plan. The routes include U S 51 Rockford to Decatur and Peoria to Quincy as priority primary projects with a 135 million yearly set aside.
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Backers press bid to override Carter on public works bill
Congressional backers of a 10.2 billion public works bill push to override a likely presidential veto. Rep. Bevill says organized votes will aim to defeat Carter. Carter calls the bill wasteful with six water projects and 2300 new federal workers.
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Blacks Demonstrate for Full Employment Bill on Capitol Steps
About 1000 demonstrators from the Congressional Black Caucus gathered on Capitol steps in Washington to press the Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill. Rep Parren Mitchell urged action, Coretta Scott King joined hands with him, and marchers stood four abreast for about 20 minutes before moving to a grassy area.
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