Reagan Wins Sixth North Carolina GOP Primary Upset
Ronald Reagan defeats Gerald Ford 52 to 46 with 2 percent for a write-in in North Carolina as Carter leads the Democratic primary with about 54 percent. Fifteen state contests remain including Texas Wisconsin Pennsylvania and New York. The South shows support for principled conservatism while Carter gains momentum and Wallace lingers as a king-maker possibility.
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Kissinger warns critics as U S detente strains loom
In Dallas, Henry Kissinger says the United States will not tolerate Cuban ploys and hints at direct response to further Castro incursions. He ties this to Angola's takeover, Panama Canal talks, and shifts in U S Soviet and Chinese ententes amid a looming August military alert.
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Old Philosopher Skeptic on Government Trust Reforms
Letter argues distrust in government grows beyond Watergate blaming politicians for accepting illegal contributions and nepotism. Writer jokes that newspapers must stop digging for truths to restore confidence, proposing limit on investigative reporting to protect the majority. J.A.
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Judicial Races Heat Up in May Democratic Primary
Austin reports three major statewide judicial races on the May Democratic primary ballot draw broad attorney interest as vacancies and reopenings shift path to the bench.Observers note Barrow and Yarborough compete for a Texas Supreme Court seat while Judge Truman Roberts faces Dallas District Judge Jerome Chamberlain for the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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VA Reminds Veterans Of Benefits Due
Veterans recently separated from military service are urged by the VA to review timelines for benefits. After DoD notifies termination of active duty under honorable conditions, the VA sends a summary of key benefits with application windows and GI Loan Certificates of Eligibility for homes, condos, and mobile homes.
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