Bush Carter Win Iowa Caucuses In Early Returns
Bush leads Reagan in Republican precinct straw poll with 72.5 percent reporting and claims an upset victory boosting his bid for the 1980 nomination. Carter defeats Kennedy in Democratic returns with Carter at about 59 percent to 31 percent, as delegates are allocated. Reagan has no immediate comment from California.
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Soviets Tighten Control in Afghanistan Report
The Soviet Union is described as tightening control in Afghanistan with thousands of administrators picked to run the government and troops moved from Eastern Europe. About 5,000 Soviet bureaucrats were flown to Kabul to stabilize after three communist coups in 20 months, according to The Times of London.
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Gold Price Drops in Europe Amid Profit Taking
Gold fell over 70 dollars an ounce in European trade as the dollar strengthened on President Carter's Afghanistan policy. London silver also declined from 48 to 41.50 an ounce, with gold opening at 835 in Zurich and London after Monday closes of 850 and 838.50.
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Carter Offers Olive Branch as Iran Holds Hostages
President Carter extends an olive branch to Iran while hostages remain in Tehran. He warns Ayatollah Khomeini that American patience is not unlimited. Iran provides no immediate response as Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh frames United States and Soviet threats.
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No Tax Cut Stance From Carter In State of the Union
President Carter says he will not propose a tax cut this year as it could worsen inflation though a possible reduction could come later if the economy nosesived. He frames restraining inflation as the top domestic priority and defers tax cuts for now. He questions forecasts of a recession despite the economy's fragility.
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Father withholds finer things until kids mature
The piece jokes about a father who avoids exposing his children to luxury until they can earn it themselves. It notes Jim Freeman is pursuing a second million and recounts his first million attempt ending unsuccessfully before moving on to the next.
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Congress Back in Session Faces Iran and Economy
Congress begins a return to work in Washington with the State of the Union due tomorrow and the budget next week. Senators Thurmond and Hollings press Iran action and hostage policy, urging stronger steps. They also call for energy and economic fixes, including nuclear plants and expanded fuel exploration.
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Fritz) Hollings
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Derrick Derrick Says Defense Must Be Top Congressional Priority
Democrat Butler C. Derrick of Aiken County says national defense will be the top issue when Congress reconvenes after the holidays. He calls for increased military funding, action on Iran hostages, and a strong stance on Afghanistan, energy, and inflation while pursuing long term energy independence.
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Carter Pushes Strong Military Build Up in State of the Union
President Carter delivers a hard line on defense and warns that the United States must pay any price to stay strongest. He proposes a 3 percent real defense spending rise and stronger alliances for the 1980s while signaling possible engaging with Iran if hostages are freed. He also condemns the Tehran embassy seizure and stresses ongoing concern for Americans abroad.
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McMillan Declines Run Sparking Race Speculation
Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan will not seek re election leaving open who may replace him. Likely contenders include Rep. C Marshall Cain and Irene K Rudnick with others from the SC House also weighing runs. Cain and Rudnick expressed uncertainty about their plans and the Democratic primary set for June 10.
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