Carter pledges to give government back to the people
In a Madison Square Garden acceptance, Jimmy Carter won the Democratic nomination with Walter Mondale as his running mate. He urged healing and vowed an America led by bold, people driven leadership, criticizing Nixon-Ford era errors and promising government accountable to citizens.
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Ford Reagan still toe to toe in tight delegate race
Connecticut Republicans open a two day convention with all 35 delegates likely for Ford boosting his path to the nomination. Ford supporters claim momentum while a UPI tally shows 1,061 to 1,042 with 101 uncommitted. Reagan joins private meetings in New Jersey and Pennsylvania seeking delegates but gains limited traction.
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Carter Eyes Wins In Ford Reagan States As Conventions Near
President candidate Jimmy Carter told a Democratic breakfast audience he could win in California against Reagan and in Michigan against Ford, but polls could shift after the Republican National Convention in Kansas City starting August 16. He urged 100 fellow Democrats per member to donate to governor and congressional candidates, noting federal funding covers his campaign while planning to raise for others.
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A nation segment notes a school bus carrying 26 children missing in California with New Hampshire officials criticizing safeguards at a proposed naked page. Local items include the Wadsworths cold soups and library summer reads. Other notes cover Vermont politics and regional notices.
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Threats and harassment haunt Bennington officials
Rob Woolmington reports a dark side to public life in Bennington as officials and candidates face obscene calls and mailed threats. Thomas R. Haley, Richard A. Sleeman, Ralph G. Wright, Lawrence E. Harrington, and Karen D. Fortney recount hostile, sometimes violent notes and phone threats tied to elections and coverage in The Banner.
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