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Subseries 3. Endorsements, Responses and Articles
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Scope and Content Notes: The 1978 Campaign for Governor files include all major endorsements of Dick Thornburgh and William Scranton during the campaign, both Primary and General election periods. The endorsements are by newspapers, organizations or individuals and are alphabetically ordered. They represent a compelling perspective on Thornburgh's campaign and its targeted issues. A chronological index to the endorsements can be found at the end of the General Election endorsement lists, which well illustrates the increasing momentum preceding victory.
The responses and articles are a chronological collection of files, including correspondence and questionnaires, sent to candidate Thornburgh by groups, associations, newspapers, or individuals, requesting his views. Some focus on a single issue, others on multiple issues a Governor would likely encounter. All inquiries were carefully researched by campaign staff and became the basis of benchmarks for goals and accomplishments during Thornburgh's eight years as Governor.
Lastly, there are articles from the 1978 Campaign for Governor, in which Thornburgh's positions on issues are presented and published, usually at the request of the publication.
The topics and dates for these materials are divided as follows: Endorsements, primary election: April 18, 1978 - May 12, 1978; Endorsements, general election: September 28, 1978 - November 6, 1978; Responses, primary election: January 21, 1978 - May 11, 1978; Responses, general election: June 19, 1978 - November 1, 1978; Articles, primary election: December 15, 1977 - April, 1978; and Articles, general election: September, 1978 - October 17, 1978.
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Section: Endorsements, Primary and General
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Primary 1978 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, A-E 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, F-O 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, P-R, includes PSEA 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, P-R, includes PSEA 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, S-Z 1978
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Democrat candidate for Governor, Peter Flaherty, endorsements 1978
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Index of campaign endorsements, primary and general 1978
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Section: Responses, Primary and General
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Gun control letter 1978
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PSEA questionnaire January 21, 1978
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Citizens Crime Commission of Philadelphia February 23, 1978
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Common Cause of PA questionnaire February 28, 1978
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PA Chapter of National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORMAL) March 13, 1978
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Walt Whitman Democratic Club in Philadelphia (gay rights) March 13, 1978
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The American Legion, regarding views on capital punishment March 13, 1978
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United Press International Questionnaire March 30, 1978
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League of Women Voters of PA April 1978
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Philadelphia Journal Questionnaire April 1, 1978
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West Penn AAA Motor Club April 4, 1978
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People Concerned for the Unborn Child, Pittsburgh chapter April 4, 1978
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PA Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) questionnaire April 5, 1978
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PA Social Services Union questionnaire April 5, 1978
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People Concerned for the Unborn Child April 6, 1978
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Homophiles of Penn State April 6, 1978
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Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers questionnaire April 10, 1978
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LAND questionnaire April 12, 1978
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PA Pro-Life Federation, Pittsburgh April 12, 1978
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PA Catholic Conference questionnaire April 12, 1978
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PA Chamber of Commerce: "What Actions by the Government Would Be Most Helpful to Stimulate Jobs in PA" April 12, 1978
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Allentown Morning Call Candidate Survey April 12, 1978
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Delaware Valley Citizens for Life April 15, 1978
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation April 18, 1978
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Common Cause questionnaire April 21, 1978
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PA Coalition for Gay Rights April 21, 1978
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Philadelphia County Podiatry Society (Medicaid system) April 21, 1978
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PA Chiropractic Society April 21, 1978
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Retired Public Employees of PA questionnaire April 21, 1978
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Hospital Association of PA April 21, 1978
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Horsham Township Chamber of Commerce questionnaire April 22, 1978
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Citizens Concerned for Human Life, Altoona April 24, 1978
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Dauphin County Citizens' Alliance questionnaire regarding tax reform April 24, 1978
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County Commissioner Nancy Shukaitis, Monroe, PA, regarding Tocks Island Project April 25, 1978
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PA Young Republicans questionnaire April 25, 1978
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PA International Trade Conference April 28, 1978
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York County Farmers' Association questionnaire April 28, 1978
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Clarence McKee, letter regarding the Liquor Control Board (LCB) April 28, 1978
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Bicycling Federation of PA questionnaire April 29, 1978
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Philadelphia Inquirer questionnaire April 29, 1978
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Philadelphia Bar Association, letter regarding merit selection for judges May 1, 1978
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West Deer Township May 3, 1978
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Mon Valley Progress Council, Inc. May 4, 1978
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Crawford County Senior Citizens Council May 5, 1978
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PA Federation of Fraternal and Social Organizations regarding position on slot machine legislation May 5, 1978
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WCAU questionnaire May 6, 1978
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Senior Citizens Advisory Council May 8, 1978
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Sierra Club questionnaire May 10, 1978
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Western PA Public Health Council May 10, 1978
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Homeowners Tax Relief Association of PA May 10, 1978
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Lackawanna-Luzerne Consumer Council May 10, 1978
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U.E. Political Action Committee, 506, Erie May 10, 1978
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PA Environmental Council May 11, 1978
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Miscellaneous responses, primary March 29, 1978-May 1, 1978
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Governor Milton Shapp, letter regarding raiding lottery fund and Thornburgh's response 1978
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American Association of University Professors (AAUP) 1978
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Gun control letter undated
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PA Farmers' Association questionnaire June 19, 1978
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"Dear Friend" letter expressing concern over ceiling Shapp placed on Medicaid costs in PA hospitals June 20, 1978
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National Association of Social Workers June 29, 1978
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Veterans Political Action Council questionnaire June 30, 1978
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PA AAA Federation questionnaire, July 6, 1978
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Midtown Square Action Council, regarding Thornburgh's plans to live in Governor's Mansion July 13, 1978
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PA Council on Aging July 22, 1978
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National Federation of Independent Business questionnaire July 23, 1978
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American Institute of Planners questionnaire July 29, 1978
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Tri-County Flood Recovery Coordinating Committee regarding Act 51 August 1, 1978
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PA AFL-CIO, "Right to Work" laws August 2, 1978
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The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown August 2, 1978
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Robert Graham/Robert Culp, letter August 7, 1978
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J. W. deGroot, Jr., regarding gun control position August 11, 1978
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Metropolitan Citizens Organization of Allegheny County, regarding liquor license and organized crime August 12, 1978
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Mon Valley United Health Services August 15, 1978
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Berks County Mental Health Association August 18, 1978
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PA Rural Electric questionnaire August 19, 1978
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State August 21, 1978
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PA Alliance of Drug and Alcohol Organizations August 21, 1978
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Citizens for Animals regarding dog law and dog law enforcement August 21, 1978
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Politically Responsible Nurses questionnaire August 28, 1978
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Common Cause of PA questionnaire August 29, 1978
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PA Association of Area Agency on Aging September 5, 1978
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Matthew Moore, Pittsburgh, PA, letter regarding Landlord-tenants bill September 6, 1978
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Margaret A. Ellis, letter regarding Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and women's issues September 7, 1978
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Thomas E. Colgan regarding corrections September 8, 1978
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CALL-CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERS, views on state's highway problems September 11, 1978
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The Editor, Pittsburgh Press September 12, 1978
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Local 234, Transport Workers Union, regarding Department of Labor appointees and mass transit workers' strike in Philadelphia September 13, 1978
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PA Association for Gifted Education regarding education of mentally gifted children September 13, 1978
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PA Chapter of Wildlife Society questionnaire September 14, 1978
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National Association of Social Workers September 15, 1978
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PA Restaurant Association questionnaire September 15, 1978
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PA Association for Retarded Citizens questionnaire September 15, 1978
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PA Coalition Against Rape questionnaire September 18, 1978
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The Evening Sentinel issue survey September 18, 1978
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PA Society of Architects September 18, 1978
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Lancaster County Restaurant Association, Marlin Thomas, president September 22, 1978
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PA Forestry Association September 22, 1978
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, regarding tourism September 24, 1978
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Board of County Commissioners, New Castle regarding highway and bridge problems and Beaver Valley Expressway missing sections September 25, 1978
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Western PA Surface Coal Mine Operators Association regarding law and order in strike situations September 25, 1978
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Mid-Monongahela Valley Council of Governments September 25, 1978
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Americans for Democratic Action questionnaire September 25, 1978
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PA Newspaper Publishers' Association (PNPA) September 28, 1978
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Pittsburgh Press questionnaire September 29, 1978
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PA Social Services Union (PSSU) regarding public employees' right to strike October 3, 1978
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The Times-Sun, West Newton October 4, 1978
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PA Science Teachers Association October 5, 1978
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State Board of Public Welfare October 5, 1978
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PA Rehabilitation Association questionnaire October 5, 1978
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PA Society of Land Surveyors October 5, 1978
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PA Catholic Conference, questionnaire October 12, 1978
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Dr. C. F. Kay, Bryn Mawr, letter regarding abortion October 12, 1978
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Bucks County Pro Life October 12, 1978
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Phil Carter, letter regarding issues of concern to blacks October 17, 1978
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United Steelworkers of America, District 15 regarding jobs, economy and barrier free design for the handicapped October 17, 1978
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Mr. and Mrs. James Mizner, letter regarding practice of licensing nurses in PA October 17, 1978
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Members of SOS and Concerned Citizens concerning Warrendale as potential site for facility for criminally insane October 23, 1978
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Hertzfeld Associates, Inc. regarding diabetes October 23, 1978
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The Democrat, Barbara Reese, questionnaire October 24, 1978
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PA Association of Child Care Administrators questionnaire October 25, 1978
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PA Commission for Women October 26, 1978
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Juvenile Justice Center questionnaire October 26, 1978
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Associated Press essay by Jim Burns regarding what Pennsylvanians expect from their next governor, and Thornburgh's ability to meet those expectations October 27, 1978
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The Sentinel questionnaire, Carlisle, PA October 27, 1978
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Thomas R. Terry, chief juvenile probation officer regarding problems of juvenile justice November 1, 1978
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Alphabetical INDEX by person or organization of all campaign responses (primary and general), January 21, 1978-November 1, 1978
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Researcher responses 1978
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Responses requested but unanswered 1978
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PA Public Health Association (unanswered) 1978
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Section: Articles, Primary and General
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"Interview - Richard Thornburgh," Weekly Bulletin, Dillsburg, PA December 15, 1977
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"A New Agenda for Leadership," Apparel News February, 1978
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"What Makes Dick Run?" The Smaller Manufacturer March, 1978
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PA Fireman Magazine, article based on remarks by Thornburgh April, 1978
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"A Conversation with Dick Thornburgh," Dear Pennsylvanian Letter April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh" April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh," conversations with Thornburgh by Rick Stafford April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh:" Thornburgh responses and likely responses by campaign opponents April, 1978
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Key Notes, regarding credit unions September, 1978
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Apparel News, October, 1978 issue, regarding the economy and a climate for jobs September 25, 1978
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Trunk Line, October, 1978 issue, "A Republican Newsletter," "Philadelphia Schools and PA Government" September 25, 1978
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Evening and Sunday Bulletin, four articles, "Why I Can Lead," "The Corruption Issue," "PA's Growth Prospects," and "Taxation and Finance" October 9, 1978
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TEANTEAY, Publication of Traffic and Transportation Association of Pittsburgh, November, 1978 issue, regarding roads, highways and bridges October 17, 1978
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