Carter wins Maine caucus in tight two
President Carter narrowly defeats Sen. Kennedy in Maine, taking 45.7 percent of delegates with 86 percent of results in. Kennedy posts 29.6 percent, Brown 13.3 percent. Delegates: Carter 10, Kennedy 8–9, Brown 2–3, plus one uncommitted. Carter calls it a major victory. Kennedy vows comeback.
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Iowa
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Bani Sadr offers compromise on hostage release plan
In an interview printed by Le Monde on the hostage crisis Iran's president Bani Sadr proposes a swift release if Khomeini and Carter accept a compromise by Iran's Revolutionary Council. He urges U.S. recognition of Iran crimes and the shah's extradition rights, while backing a mixed UN inquiry and Nuremberg style tribunal.
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United States
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
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Sean MacBride
Clark elected president of United Way board in Lorain County
John H. Clark, controller of Ford Motor Co. Lorain plant, was chosen as president of the United Way of Greater Lorain County board. He warned 1980 would be tough for fundraising but expressed confidence in volunteers to raise needed funds. Clark has served since 1975 in multiple roles. Other officers and corporate members were also elected with notable local executives named.
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Ford Motor Co
Lorain
United Way
Lorain County
Clark
Donald H. Pass
U.S. Steel
Lorain-Cuyahoga Works
Art Schowalter
Pierre R. Smith and Co
John Sarnovsky
Howard J. Fisher
Citizens Home Savings
Janice Jupiter
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Thomas A. Piraino
Trw-Nelson Stud Welding, Inc
Edward Martinelli
Bf, Goodrich Chemical Co
Louisiana grand jury eyed over insurance sting in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS UPI Two failed gubernatorial candidates who denied kickback ties to FBI sting posing as Prudential agents expected to testify this week before a federal grand jury. More than a dozen state officials including Gov. Edwin Edwards and Lt. Gov. James Fitzmorris were subpoenaed to appear, with Lambert and Fitzmorris denying payments. Edwards slated to testify in New Orleans as Carlos Marcello, named in the operation, was reportedly a target but unavailable for comment. Additional subpoenas reached Lt. Gov-elect Bobby Freeman and several lawmakers and state officials.
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Public Service Commission
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James Fitzmorris
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Fitzmortis
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Edwards
Carlos Marcello
Bobby Freeman
Edgar
Sonny” Mouton
Ted Hickey
Harry Hollins
James D. McElveen
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