Wallace Gains Ground in North Florida as Primary Nears
George Wallace campaigns across North Florida on the busing issue while rivals flood Miami and St. Petersburg districts. Muskie, Humphrey, Lindsay, Jackson, and McGovern press attacks and prepare last minute moves amid calls for Wallace debates and harmony appeals.
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Minnesota
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South Dakota
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Elderly relief bill approved by West Virginia Senate
The West Virginia Senate suspended rules to pass a tax relief bill for elderly home owners and renters, easing real property tax burdens with a 12 percent rent-portion rule for those over 65 earning under 5000. The measure moves to the governor for signature. A House-approved bill requiring mobile home occupants to obtain county assessor permits at 2 dollars within 30 days also passed.
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Public Service Commission
ETERNAL vigilance marks nosy neighbor in WSJ note
In a Wall Street Journal snippet, Ebert Fucss comments that eternal vigilance is the price of freedom and humorously labels the neighbor as overly inquisitive. The brief column nods to public oversight and community dynamics.
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Ebert Fucss
Wall Street Journal
Dole Attacks Dems on Debts as Georgia Chooses Delegates
United Press International reports Republican National Chairman Robert Dole accusing Democrats of ignoring unpaid campaign debts while Georgia uses district caucuses to pick 40 delegates and 30 alternates for the Democratic National Convention with 13 delegates and seven alternates to be selected later.
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United Press International
Florida
Robert J. Dole
Georgia
Julian Bond
Atlanta
West Virginia legislature passes welfare and state reforms
Passed bills require other state agencies to share welfare applicant data with the Department of Welfare. A higher penalty for fraud in welfare benefits becomes a felony for amounts over 500 dollars. A jailed inmate may be released for work or schooling with confinement when not engaged in approved activities. WV joins Interstate Library Compact. Mobile home occupancy rules, gasoline tax timing, and police blood tests expand. Driver education mandated in all public secondary schools starting 1973 with no cost priority.
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W. Va
Department of Welfare
West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers extend budget session amid dog racing defeat
Lawmakers pushed past midnight to approve the 420.1 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year while a dog racing legalization bill failed 57 to 39. A reapportionment constitutional amendment passed 91 to 4 but died for lack of Senate action. A mental health bill advanced with a plan for a central diagnostic complex and up to 14 regional centers.
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Satuday
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Arch A. Moore Jr
Conference
Moore
GOP pushes for funds despite Sheraton donation flap
In San Diego the GOP, amid a Washington cash flap over ITT Sheraton gifts, proceeds with convention advance work. The RNC rejected a $100,000 donation, a setback yet far from the total goal of $600,000 in cash. Leon Parma says funds will come. Ronald Fuller reports ahead of schedule.
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Republican National Committee
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Ronald Fuller
EPA to Announce Ban on Mercury Pesticides Soon
The EPA is poised to impose a near total ban on pesticides containing mercury. The move would impact agriculture and industries including paper, plastics, rubber, and paint as mercury compounds used to inhibit mold and rot are challenged after seven months of staff review.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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