McCarthy fifth percent stalemate in presidential race
The 5 percent McCarthy fringe could decide the White House in January by siphoning liberal voters from Carter, possibly allowing Gerald Ford to lead until 1980. McCarthy runs without federal funds and lacks major campaign strength, but his ideologue stance may keep a Georgia politician from winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
White House
Harris
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Texas
Eugene McCarthy
New Hampshire
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Humphrey
Red
United States
Georgia
Sample Ballot Preview Encourages Voter Turnout On Page 13
The Herald presents a life-size sample ballot to guide readers through the upcoming general election. It notes apathy in non-metro areas, highlights Texas Senatorial race concerns and state water funding questions, and recalls a May Democratic primary with over 6,000 votes as a turnout benchmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your Herald
Texas
Paign
Union Soldiers and the Military Union Debate
Rep Bob Wilson argues against allowing union activity in the armed forces. Howard Fleiger notes support from 25 of 100 senators for banning unions, citing Supreme Court rulings and the need for unified military discipline in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fleiger
Congress
United State
America
Politicians’ Shifting Stand Antics Fool Voters Across States
Dear editor laments frequent flip flopping by candidates from Julius Caesar era to modern times. Polls swing weekly as Carter leads in one city and trails in another, with voters now catching on and turning the tables on politicians. The writer predicts a nationwide muddle as candidates hasten to opposite rooftops everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Carter
Ford
Omaha
Little Rock
J. A
Golden Eagle Hunting Ban In Texas Revealed By Interior
In Texas a ban on hunting golden eagles is confirmed by the U S Interior Department. Governor Briscoe’s request for blanket authorization across 31 counties was rejected as policy from 1970 limits. Protection exists under a federal act and requests must be made by individual ranchers with demonstrated need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
U.S. Interior Department
Dolph Briscoe
Briscoe
Interior
Thomas E Kleppe
West
Lynn Greenwalt
Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
Walter J. Hickel
Greenwalt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cameron
Bess Jeter
Clydell Seaton
Ed Allison
Milam Trade Area
Eisen
Cameron Herald
Prank M Swuecke
Congressional
By Joe Crump
Bob Wilson
Calif
Supreme Court
Crump
Dateline Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Mack Wallace
Wallace
U.S
House
Bill Clayton
Dorothy Hallman
Adele Jacobs
Ruth Rainey
Calen
Dar
Cynthia Lewis
Clayton
Department of Public Safety
DPS
State Bar of
Houston
Donald B. Yarbrough
State Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Fort Worth
Cullen Davis
Bell County
Texas Public Utilities Commission
Central Power and Light Company
Cp&l
Commission
South Texas
Aransas
Nueces
South Padre Island
Key Alegro Canal
Insurance Board
Durwood Manford
Ned Price
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!