TV and the public decide the presidential winner
The essay argues TV shapes presidential outcomes by how viewers perceive candidates. It cites Kennedy vs Nixon in 1960, notes radio listeners’ different view, and questions whether TV creates a polished image or distorts the real candidate. It also discusses Ford Reagan dynamics and general voter reliance on televised image.
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Turnover in the 1976 economic campaign reshapes party fight
In a wide analysis, the Republicans dominate the early economic issue in the race for the presidency amid high unemployment and inflation. Democratic contenders recalibrate toward conservatism while Galbraith and Strauss warn of losing the economic stake to Ford Reagan contrasts.
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What's in a name in off hours amusements
Mary G. Crawford in the Off Hours column notes readers find people whose jobs match their names. She cites Turnipseed a supermarket manager, Vroom a South African motorcycle seller, Law a lawyer, Scales a judge, Economy a budget director, Cash a tax candidate, Mittank a gas station owner, and Bellow a sergeant, praising light, portable fun with no harm to the environment.
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