Carter Seeks Funds and Policy Shift Ahead of Nominations
Democratic frontrunner Jimmy Carter heads to New York and Washington to raise funds and discuss foreign policy with leaders. He defends his Massachusetts showing as strategic, urges creative alliances among democracies, and backs voluntary busing while delaying running mate choice. Ford leads Reagan in GOP delegate gap. Carter holds 1,469 of 1,505 needed.
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Edward Levi
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Bribery Bill Clears Senate Banking Committee Test
The Senate Banking Committee approved a bill banning overseas bribery by U S corporations after disclosures that firms like Lockheed paid bribes to foreign officials and parties. Reagan planned Mississippi travel as delegates weigh commitment. Betty Ford assists in Minnesota. The New York City dinner honored Dr. Maurice Sage, who collapsed and died.
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Minnesota
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Striking Massachusetts State Workers Continue Walkout
Union sources say about 20,000 of 65,000 state employees remain on strike into a third day despite a court order to end the walkout. At union urging workers at two MDC sewage plants returned to work to halt raw sewage spilling into Boston Harbor. Millions of gallons polluted the harbor and Nashua River after plant staff shortages.
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Bell System Executives Spend Millions On Political Influence
The Charlotte Observer reports Bell System executives spend millions yearly to influence lawmakers and rate regulators, hidden in confidential vouchers charged to stockholders. The probe covers nine states and cites trips for Maryland Governor Mandel, North Carolina legislators including Speaker Jim Green, and Lt. Governor Pat Taylor, plus golf and fishing trips and seminars.
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Grandfather Mountain
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Thee
South Dakota
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