Familiar Faces Pass in Review at Democratic Convention
AP Special Correspondent Saul Pett reports from New York that Hubert Humphrey, long-time presidential hopeful, received the loudest ovation of the night as familiar faces passed through the Democratic National Convention. George Wallace appeared in a wheelchair amid irony while Rosa Parks received a standing ovation, and Jacquleine Kennedy Onassis waved from the VIP box as the party reflected on past leaders and changing times.
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Carter poised to accept Democratic nomination tonight
Jimmy Carter nears the Democratic presidential nomination at the New York convention and will not name his running mate until after clinching the 1,505 delegates. He is considering Senators Mondale Glenn Jackson Church Stevenson and Muskie, with Mondale seen as a leading choice. The convention aims to unite leaders and delegates as Carter’s acceptance speech plans unfold and a public announcement is set for Thursday.
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Glenn Still on List Despite Carter VP Speculation
Ohio Senator John Glenn disputed rumors he was dropped from Carter's VP list after a Tuesday meeting with aide Charles H. Kirber. He argued the encounter shows he remains in consideration as delegates weigh possible ticket balance against Mondale and Muskie amid a night of speeches praising the Democrats and criticizing the Republicans.
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Platform Gains Broad Backing
NEW YORK AP The Democratic platform approved by delegates backs Carter while pleasing diverse groups including Coretta Scott King and George Wallace. It includes qualifying language in places, and calls for easing Hatch Act restrictions to allow some political activity by federal workers. Some doubt a Carter administration can deliver all promises.
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California adopts Lifeline energy pricing to aid the poor
The California Public Utilities Commission approves a new lifeline price structure that lowers rates for the minimum essential energy and caps higher charges for larger usage. The plan, mandated by 1975 legislation, aims to help low income households while allowing some increases for greater consumption.
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Ohio University budget hit by $480000 shortfall
Governor Rhodes move to balance Ohio’s state budget disrupted OU’s 1976 77 finances. OU President Charles Ping said recommendations to replace the lost income would be brought to the trustees by July 31.
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Miller Seeks Meeting on Appalachian Highway Funding
Southeastern Ohio congressman Clarence Miller plans a meeting with fellow Appalachian state lawmakers later this month to discuss his plan to revise the funding formula for Appalachian Highway construction. Page 2. Alexander Levy Sought The Alexander School Board will seek a 5-mill operating levy from district voters in the November election. Page 2. NELSONVILLE The Nelsonville York School Board gave tentative budget approval but expects a 53000 shortfall. Page 9. LOGAN City Council finds pool issues including ladders caulking and leaks after renovations. Page 5. Ford attends All-Star game celebrates birthday while Reagan pursues delegates to the Republican convention on Page 20.
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Weather Outlook Showers and Thunder Possible Tonight and Thursday
Showers and thunder showers likely tonight and Thursday. Low tonight 65 to 70. High Thursday 85 to 90. Chance of rain 70 percent tonight and Thursday.
Pat Nixon Begins Therapy After Stroke Recovery
Pat Nixon has started physical therapy as she recuperates from a stroke last week at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Hospital workers converted a lounge near her sixth floor room into a therapy area on Tuesday. Helmut Schmidt departed Bonn for a Bicentennial visit to the United States, expressing confidence in strong West German American relations.
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