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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1976
Page
15
Optimism Grows With a Call for National Revival
The piece touts a rising mood of optimism amid national criticism and Watergate fallout. David Lillienthal, former TVA head, argues conflicts fueled progress and that ideas and private activism will shape the future more than government power. He cites environmental gains and a rebirth of citizen initiative as signs of a more responsive state and energy policy.
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Republic
Lillienthal
College Costs Two Need Analysis Services Compare
The CSS and ACT use the same method to estimate a family’s ability to pay for college. Readily available CSS worksheets show estimated contributions for one or three children across income levels, with examples for Mary and guidance on how need is calculated and finalized by colleges.
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Campaign lore and advance men from a bygone era
A reflective piece on political campaigns and advance teams, recalling Marty Underwood and Nixon era operatives. It weighs the energy, chaos, and ethics of advance work, party infighting, and the shifting tactics from past to present, with anecdotes about Carter and Humphrey.
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Richard Nixon
Creepy Crawlers
Marty
Hubert Humphrey
Newark
Hubert
Carter
Democratic Party
Hamilton Jordan
Jody Powell
Gerald Rafshoon
Pat Caddell
ADA Endorsement Shapes Carter Ford Race With Center-Left Push
The American Democratic Action ADA endorsed Carter by a 63 to 7 vote, underscoring a center leaning stance while facing leftist skepticism. Carter must balance Southern support and ADA backing as Gallup shows a tight national race outside the South. The ADA leader is Senator George McGovern, linking liberal factions to the campaign.
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George McGovern
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