Ford's Kansas City convention undercuts Ford campaign aims
Ford leads a convention dominated by GOP veteran voices and attacks on Carter, while the president himself has yet to set a forward looking, unifying message. The piece argues he must shift from opposing Reagan to building a broad coalition for November, possibly selecting a reform minded vice president to balance the ticket.
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Height Growth Stalls for American Children Says Study
A government study finds evidence that Americans have stopped growing taller. The DEH E W report notes a century long rise in heights among children has leveled off, with charts showing no further average gains.
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Growth trend halts as height rises slow in youth
HEW findings suggest average 18 year old American male rose from 5 ft 5 in in 1875 to 5 ft 9.2 in now, then plateaued in the last decade. Authors frame this as a possible natural cycle and height cap guiding resource concerns. Parents may find reassurance in the idea that Americans are as tall as needed.
Construction Starts On U S Route 7 Extension Work
Work begins on more than four miles of concrete highway south of Wallingford along U S Route 7. A Bay State construction firm undertakes the project at about 115000 dollars, with an estimated crew of 50 workers.
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Opposition to nuclear power and Seabrook project rally urged
A Vermont letter urges defeat of new nuclear plants citing NRC delay on fuel reprocessing and waste storage. It condemns Seabrook twin reactor plans, calls for opposing Central Vermont Public Service Corp investments, and promotes a Seabrook protest rally on Aug. 22 with contact numbers. It also notes local news items on leisure, transport, and school bus upgrades.
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Why blame the GOP by John J. Rhodes
The Arizona Republican argues in 1970s terms that voters should punish Democrats for congressional scandals and not Republicans for Watergate, noting Democratic control of Congress for decades and Ford's warning about power without accountability. He suggests a double standard if voters penalize the minority while blaming the governing party.
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