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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Interest in the House races focused less on the redistricting, which aided Democrat incumbents at the expense of Republicans, than on the efforts of the Coalition for Legislative Reform, a maverick group seeking to dilute the power of House speaker Thomas W. McGee (D-Lynn) by capturing 55 to 60 of the House seats. Returns for Coalition candidates were not available early this morning...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Democrats Handily Maintain Control On Beacon Hill | 11/8/1978 | See Source »

...Less interesting is Mr. Fried's abundant knowledge of Neil Young's music which does not encompass early songs with Buffalo Springfield like "Mr. Soul." (Yes, Mr. Fried, they did have electric guitars back...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cowboy in the Sand | 11/7/1978 | See Source »

Washington's last ditch efforts were stalled by a fumble with less than a minute left to play inside their own half. Washington quarterback Joe Theisman dropped the ball when jarred by a blind-side tackle. The Colts easily ran out the last few seconds of play as Jones several times took one or two steps back and fell on the ball...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Jones Touchdown Passes Lead Colts to 21-17 Win Over 'Skins | 11/7/1978 | See Source »

Responsible voters appear to have no alternative but to support the Republican nominee Francis W. Hatch '46. Although the ineffectual Delphic Club alumnus will not be able to provide the creative leadership Massachusetts needs, he is well-intentioned and certainly less dangerous than King. Hatch's strong environmental record, moderate stand on social issues and personal open-mindedness contrast sharply with King's record and stvle. Following his primary victory last September, Hatch broadened his constituency, and sought to represent a disparate group of voters without resorting to false promises or shady deals. If Massachusetts is to avoid a four...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Not Just Another Election | 11/7/1978 | See Source »

...State Constitution will be amended to allow cities and towns to tax property according to different "classes," with each class of property owners taxed at a different and appropriate rate. That would in effect give legal grounding to the status quo, preserving the right of homeowners to pay less in taxes than businesses...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Question One | 11/7/1978 | See Source »

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