Carter's Future Assured in Texas Victory
Ronald Reagan swept Texas winning all 96 Republican delegates and signaling a protracted GOP contest with Ford. Carter expanded his lead in the Democratic race, gaining 93 delegates as Texas Democrats move toward a June 19 state convention, with Briscoe stating Texans favor Carter.
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Indiana Vital To Ford Drive
The Indiana presidential primary becomes a critical test for Ford as a potential proving ground for Reagan. A Ford win could offset Reagan’s Texas landslide and foreclose early gains elsewhere. Reagan eyes Indiana as his possible first major victory.
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Carter Leads Democratic Delegates In Indiana Contest
Partly cloudy to day with a slight thunderstorm risk tonight. Carter leads in Indiana as Jackson exits and Wallace fades. Udall disqualified. Hayes challenges Hartke. Madden faces renomination in an Indiana Senate and governor election context.
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Humphrey recounts Nixon offer for UN post after 1968 win
In his upcoming autobiography Humphrey says Nixon proposed him as ambassador to the United Nations after Nixon narrowly lost to Humphrey in 1968 He also recalls suggesting a unity slate with Nelson Rockefeller as vice president Rockefeller chose to stay in the Republican Party.
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Rumsfeld Orders Review Of Recruit Training Practices
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld ordered a joint review of recruit training across all armed services after the death of a Marine during close combat drill. He said he wants to ensure training practices and approaches are satisfactory in all services.
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Congress May Complete Work on Campaign Bill
Congress moves toward final action on a compromise Federal Election Commission bill as funding terms loom. President Ford may veto though Republicans like Sen. Hatfield urge signing. The measure would appoint all FEC members and restore money flow after disbursements reached 12.6 million with 2.4 million more pledged.
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Reversal in Trade Balance A Sign Of Health Or Alarm
The United States runs a trade deficit in the first quarter, imports exceed exports by 864.3 million, though economists see this as not weakening the recovery. Experts argue the deficit can curb inflation while boosting growth, amid calls for targeted protections from labor and industry and ongoing Geneva talks on trade liberalization.
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