Ford Reagan battle for Missouri delegates narrows race
In Missouri the fight for 19 at large GOP delegates intensifies as Ford and Reagan seek support at the state convention. An AP survey shows Ford leading the delegate count overall while Carter solidifies Democratic momentum.
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Aiken Standard History and Contact Details
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends. Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 postal notes and AP dispatches. publishers hold rights and correct errors in next issue. advance payments limited to five weeks.
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Carter Weighs Blacks Woman as Carter VP
Jimmy Carter as front runner for the Democratic nomination weighs 14 possible vice presidential picks including two Black candidates and a woman. The Globe says Sen. Biden confirms the list was discussed weeks earlier as Carter seeks broad support after a big Ohio win.
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Voter Preference Figures Signal GOP Challenge to Regain White House
AP analysis shows 25.2 million primary votes across 25 states with Democrats drawing 61.4 percent. Republicans led only in Idaho Indiana Michigan Nebraska and South Dakota led by Reagan except Michigan Ford home state boosted GOP turnout. Democratic crossovers influenced results in Texas and other states.
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Democrats Plot Draft To Craft Platform In Secret
In Washington the 15 member platform subcommittee plans a three day closed session to draft a Democratic platform despite a charter clause calling for open meetings. The draft will be reviewed by the full platform committee next week before delegates at the national convention determine party policy.
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Humphrey May Seek Senate Leadership Post
Senator Hubert Humphrey said he may run for the Senate Democratic leadership vacated by Mike Mansfield, potentially pitting him against Robert Byrd who claims to have 33 of 62 Democrats behind him. Other contenders include Edmund Muskie and Ernest Hollings as the contest shapes up ahead of January voting.
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Presbyterians Open Assembly in Tuscaloosa
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S. opens a week long meeting at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Agenda items include ministerial exorcism papers baptism confirmation exams standardization and proposals from presbyteries on federal tax policy homosexuality gun control and Panama Canal Zone nationalism. About 1500 attendees expected.
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Fighting Shatters Latest Cease-Fire in Lebanon
In Cyprus based AP dispatch heavy fighting shattered a cease-fire in Lebanon during the night. Beirut Radio said clashes produced hundreds of wounded in the Moslem sector while Christian Amchit radio reported fierce fighting around Beirut international airport and Sidon. Syrian and Palestinian forces were blamed by different broadcasters, with later reports of troop redeployments and a tentative cease-fire accepted by both sides after emergency Arab talks.
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Crafts Boom Drives $400 Million In Retail Sales
The do it yourself crafts boom generated about $400 million in last year’s retail sales for materials and kits in Winston-Salem. Used packaging items and magazines aid enthusiasts as Leggs Products Inc reports more than 20 consumer crafts titles available to assist hobbyists.
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