Carter Campaign Opens with Mondale Nomination at Convention
NEW YORK AP Jimmy Carter declared his bid for the presidency while facing a calling to end eight years of Republican rule. The Democratic National Convention nominated Sen Walter Mondale of Minnesota for vice president. Carter told delegates he accepts the nomination and pledged a platform of government overhaul tax reform health care and unity to restore national purpose and leadership.
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Carter Mondale win marks pledge to restore honesty and decency
Carter and Mondale secured the Democratic nominations with strong messages of unity and reform. Mondale pledged to help elect Carter president, while Lauder sparked chants supporting a truthful, law-abiding government after a period of scandal. Mondale named as running mate after acclamation.
One Vote for Bascom N Timmons as VP at 1940 DNC Nomination
Bascom N Timmons of Amarillo and Washington, longtime dean of the Washington press corps, received one vote for vice president during delegates polling at the 1940 Democratic National Convention. He again got one vote in 1944 as the Virgin Islands unit rule affected the tally.
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Peanuts Grow in Amarillo Area Amid Iowa Roots
The article notes Henry Wallace an ivy league agronomist and son of a farm publisher whose hybrid corn program aimed to ease world hunger. It highlights peanut acreage in Amarillo area with Eastern New Mexico peanuts from Portales Valley and market rates for Valencia, Florunner, Spanish and Virginia types, including price ranges per hundredweight.
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Old Timer, Mounted Officers, and Ranger Contrast
A witty quip contrasts a homeowner who has paid off his house with New York City mounted policemen, and notes the rarity of mounted lawmen in the wild West where only Texas Rangers exist.
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Wes Izzard
26 Percent Pay Hike Urged For Amarillo Teachers
The Amarillo Consultation Committee approved a 5.6 percent across the board salary increase for Amarillo teachers. ACTA backs extra pay for advanced degrees, with raises ranging from 484 to 754 dollars depending on degree level, while school officials discuss potential tax rate impacts.
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David Austin
Joe McQuay
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Kenneth Gibson
Whittier
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Prize Draw Promises Ex-Con Comforts and Dial-a-Friend
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Delancey Street Foundation raffle offers a top prize of 100 dollars plus promises from ex convicts not to move into a winner s neighborhood for a year The sixth prize includes a year long dial a friend service with an understanding voice The drawing occurs Labor Day tickets are free on request with a suggested donation of one dollar and the foundation cites free tickets as exempt from lottery laws.
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Jack Behan
Bhut
Rehabilitation Center
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John Maher
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Behan
Bali quake toll mounts as Indonesian disaster widens
The Bali island quake killed at least 223 and injured 2,300 officials said. Strong aftershocks and landslides disrupted relief in Bali and Irian Jaya as authorities reassessed death tolls and missing persons amid challenging access and communications.
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