Carter Eyes Running Mate As Jordan Inspires Convention
Jimmy Carter expected to pick a running mate soon with frontrunners Edmund Muskie Walter Mondale and John Glenn under consideration. Barbara Jordan energized delegates with a call for a new national community while Glenn urged unity and a government that empowers citizens.
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Athens plans 174000 loan for Route 682 extension
Athens may borrow 174000 from three local banks to fund the city share of the Route 682 highway extension. The Finance Committee urged the money be on deposit before the August 24 bid opening. Welfare payments triple as new program locates absentee parents.
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Nelsonville Council Hears Complaints Over Disturbances and Eyesores
A High Street resident urged action on two fire-gutted houses posing health risks while neighbors complained of nighttime disturbances on Public Square and Kroger parking lot. Council notes weak law enforcement and cites enforcement gaps.
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Nelsonville budget faces tight finances warned by auditor
Nelsonville City Council approved the annual budget but Auditor Nancy Kern warned finances will be tight and departments may exhaust funds by overtime. The item appeared on page 14.
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Mostly sunny today and Wednesday with fair tonight. Lows around 55 and highs 80 to 85. Chance of rain near zero tonight and about 10 percent Wednesday.
Lottery Drawing Postponed for July 15 Tickets
The Ohio Lottery Commission moved the drawing from Thursday to Friday at 7 30 p m to fit network coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Offices in Cleveland Canton Cincinnati Columbus Caton Marietta and Toledo will be open Saturday July 17 from 9 a m to 1 p m for cashing claims.
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Ford to Join Bird Watcher at All Star Game
President Ford plans to appear at the All Star baseball game in Philadelphia with Mark Fidrych The Bird as a TV draw potentially rivaling the Democratic convention coverage. Ford will meet with the farm family of the year and foreign exchange students and deny any schedule effort to counter the convention.
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Carter bandwagon grows at Democratic National Convention
The AP reports a rising Carter surge at the New York convention after John Glenn's keynote speech. Delegates like Paula Richardson from Ohio praise Glenn while noting Carter's anti-Washington appeal drives momentum for Carter's nomination.
Barbara Jordan Shines at Democratic Convention Night
Barbara Jordan captivated opening night in New York at the 37th Democratic convention. Her eloquence drew a standing ovation beyond two minutes as delegates chanted for her and a South Carolina sign floated VP talk.
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Democrats Ready Quick OK for Platform at Convention
New York AP reports a Democratic platform pledges an orderly start to federal health insurance and guaranteed minimum incomes. It aims to cut adult unemployment to 3 percent in four years and convert unemployment checks to pay checks while easing Hatch Act limits for federal workers.
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Prohibition and Klan Dominated 1924 Party Convention
The piece recalls the 1924 Democratic and Republican conventions in New York with focus on Prohibition and the Ku Klux Klan as major issues. It notes 103 ballots to nominate a candidate, the gavel episode, and contrasts 1924 with 1976 in New York’s political climate and public sentiment.
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