Kennedy Attacks Carter as He Starts Iowa Campaign
Senator Edward Kennedy presses his presidential bid in Iowa with sharp attacks on President Carter over inflation, energy policy, and Republican alignment. He accuses Carter of breaking promises and promotes a tougher windfall tax and expanded conservation while touring Grinnell College and surrounding sites. Kennedy stresses unity with Israel and Responds to the Iran embassy crisis during a Grinnell College speech.
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King Holiday Sidelined Over Cost Clash
Washington UPI reports a bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday stalled by cost fears and resentment. The measure reached 252 to 133 in the House but fell six votes short of the two thirds needed for floor action. it will return after Thanksgiving under majority rules, with estimated first year costs around 27 million and opponents projecting 212 million overall.
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Hawaii court OKs suspending of 1 500 striking workers
Honolulu reports the Hawaii court approves suspensions for 1 500 striking workers who ignored a back to work order with another 700 facing disciplinary action. The state school board allows parent volunteers to clean up schools closed since the strike began. Superintendent Charles Clark said 130 to 140 of 228 public schools could reopen by Thursday.
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Reagan Seeks GOP Nomination With Tax Cut and State Powers
Ronald Reagan declares a get tough policy toward the Soviets and supports transferring major federal programs to the states plus Puerto Rico statehood. He plans a four day, 11 city campaign swing after a New York fundraising dinner, urging energy deregulation and a Kemp Roth tax cut while criticizing federal spending and deficits.
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