Carter forces block major changes at Democratic convention
At week end, the Democratic rules committee rejected key proposals for wide reform including a vice presidential selection system and a 50 percent women delegate rule. Carter allies pushed a Harriman substitute to promote gender parity without strict quotas. Black Democrats backed a charter amendment to boost minority and group representation while maintaining nonbinding targets.
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Carter family attends church service in Plains Georgia
Democratic presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter walks with his daughter Amy after First Baptist Church services in Plains Georgia. Rosalynn Carter and son Chip accompany them as others in the photo remain unidentified.
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Sister of Carter Defends Faith as Personal Not Political
Ruth Carter Stapleton says religion should guide character not push political aims. She campaigns for her brother Jimmy Carter highlighting faith as private and essential to honesty, integrity, and public service.
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Bomb blast damages Middlesex Superior Courthouse in Lowell
A morning explosion at the Middlesex Superior Courthouse injures maintenance man John Osmond who was accessing the door. Police say a threatening call referenced another courthouse in Boston as a prank. staff checked the building and no broader danger was found.
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Castro Linked to CIA Plot in Senate Report
Senate intelligence committee links a Brazilian connection to Castro and a CIA plot said to threaten his life. The probe notes a 1963 AM-LASM contact in Brazil and a Havana embassy news conference where Castro warned U.S. leaders against aiding Cuban foes, implying knowledge of the assassination plan.
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Memorial of historic dates and a Tall Ships race incident
Today marks the 173rd day of 1976 with events from 1788 when New Hampshire ratified the Constitution to 1963 when Paul VI became pope. In Bermuda a tall ships race incident damaged the Argentine ship Liberstad during a final lap as the Juan Sebastian de Elcano tore sails and lifesaving gear.
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State workers strike halts Massachusetts services
About 50,000 Massachusetts state workers walked off, halting many state services. Padd-bowl traffic clogged major Boston arteries as bridge crews left their posts, leaving drawbridges open. Details on page 6.
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Truth-in-advertising laws cut wind from many sales
A brief item notes that truth-in-advertising laws have reduced sales activity and impacted promotional efforts across venues. No specific names, dates, or places are provided beyond general references to sales and regulation.
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