Carter Grabs Democratic Nomination at 37th Convention
Jimmy Carter won the Democratic presidential nomination at the 37th National Convention in New York. Delegates, though divided, rallied behind the Georgia governor as his supporters celebrated with a roar. Carter surpassed the required votes and accepted by acclamation, signaling a unity moment ahead of the November race.
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Ohio puts Carter over needed figure
Ohio clinched the Democratic nomination path by backing Jimmy Carter with 132 votes from its 1st district delegation. Carter reached 1,496 of 1,505 required after North Carolina’s tally ended, triggering strong demonstrations at Madison Square Garden.
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Weep hopefuls await a call from Carter
In New York six senators waited for a telephone call from President Carter. Senator John Glenn Jr. said a special black phone installed by the Secret Service bypassed the hotel switchboard and that similar preparations were made for other potential nominees.
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Fremont approves 38 percent rise in garbage rates
Fremont council approves a 38 percent rate hike for Oakland Scavenger Co. bills rise from 42.60 to 3.60 monthly for first cans and from 1.55 to Rs for additional cans. Quarterly bills for a two-can household go from 12.15 to 17.25. The move aims for an 8 percent return on investment as critics call the contract a sweetheart deal and propose changes including more permits and a free annual pickup day for large items.
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Brown offer snubbed by Carterman
California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr offered to make Carter’s nomination unanimous but was snubbed by Carter adviser Charles Kirbo. Brown circulated the plan via Mickey Kantor to Kirbo as Carter neared the fall convention roll call while Brown pressed for a roll call vote and an acclamation motion only after the tally.
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Ford Reagan in homestretch for delegates
Ford and Reagan push toward the GOP nomination as Ford seeks to sweep Connecticut and Utah delegates while Reagan targets uncommitted delegates in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. A Connecticut poll shows Carter narrowly leading Ford there, but Bieber stays optimistic about Ford’s path to the nomination.
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Board considers cutting elementary school busing in Newark
Newark trustees debate ending district transportation for elementary students. Al Berkowitz calls for shifts to fund other programs while preserving hazardous route and special need transport. Ed Johnson pushes for 50 percent cut to field trips and tutors. The board cautiously backs a study before final cuts.
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