Telephone big gun in Carter's floor strategy
New York AP reports Carter plans a robust operation at the Democratic National Convention with 25 floor staff, 44 telephones, four trailers and 20 green lines at Madison Square Garden. The Carter camp cites private lines linking trailers, Garden floor, and headquarters to maintain control and curb rumors during votes.
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Women Seek More Convention Seats Through Public Service
An AP survey of over 3,000 Democratic delegates finds women are outnumbered two to one and underrepresented among lawyers and public officials who dominate delegate blocs. Only 8 percent of lawyers are women, while 83 percent of public officials are men. Blacks and younger delegates also show declines, though public office remains a path to convention roles as a Carter ally group pushes for action toward gender parity.
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Two held in Detroit Mafia slayings
Police report three reputed Detroit Mafia figures slain in Randazzo home basement after Sunday night shooting. Victims Frank Randazzo 62 Joseph Seregusa 66 both of Detroit and Nick Ditta 69 of St Clair Shores were found shot in the chest. Two men in custody investigated motive.
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Reagan Grounds Campaign From Phones As Democrats Open
Reagan to campaign by telephone to win delegates while Democrats begin their national convention. Ford leads Reagan by 33 delegates 1032 to 999 with 1130 needed. 55 delegates remain in Connecticut and Utah and 172 uncommitted across 18 states. Reagan aims to meet New Jersey’s 67 delegates, a bloc listed for Ford but potentially winnable. Deaver notes opportunities in New Jersey as Reagan returns from a North Dakota Illinois and Colorado swing.
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Angola bill request for widow over mercenary's body
Angolan government demands 5000 for Daniel Gearhart's body return after he joined a mercenary fight to help cover $30000 in family debts. His widow Sheila Gearhart, grieving on their 11th anniversary, faces welfare life with four children.
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Democrats Open Night Schedule At National Convention
New York AP reports the Democratic National Convention opens with a 8 p.m. EDT session led by Chairman Robert S. Strauss. Invocations, colors, and remarks by DNC leaders precede temporary officers. Gov. Hugh Carey and Mayor Abraham Beame are welcomed. Financial reports and remarks follow, then a film at 9:30 p.m. and speeches by Sen. John Glenn and Rep. Barbara Jordan before a midnight recess.
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Brown Ties In Nomination Bid As Carter Lead Grows
California Governor Edmund G. Brown, the last major challenger to Jimmy Carter, vows to remain in the race though defeat seems likely. Arriving in New York, Brown says his name will stay in nomination as balloting begins, with withdrawal possible during roll call. He plans to support Carter to aid the Democratic ticket in November.
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Nixon Wife Improves After Stroke Hope for Family
Pat Nixon shows signs of improvement after a stroke with doctors indicating possible two to three months before evaluating permanent damage. Richard Nixon, Tricia Cox, and Julie Eisenhower visited Long Beach Memorial Hospital for over four hours as she remains in serious but stable condition. The former first lady, 64, has begun therapy and may require months of rehabilitation. a gardenia gifted by her husband cheered reporters.
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