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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1980

Page

10

Quadrennial queasiness a U S tradition in presidential reform

A 1787 warning by Benjamin Franklin foreshadows U S anxiety over the election system. The piece traces reforms since 1968 and 1972, noting shifts in primaries, campaign finance, and delegate selection, amid debates over direct popular vote and national primaries. It cites Carter, Reagan, Anderson, and reformers like Rauh and Barber.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Edward M. Kennedy Carter Ronald Reagan John Anderson House of Representatives James David Barber Duke University Liberal New Republic Chicago Eugene McCarthy Johnson New Hampshire Robert Kennedy McCarthy Kennedy California Hubert Humphrey George McGovern McGovern Richard Nixon Watergate Congress Georgia Jimmy Carter Iowa Joseph L. Rauh Jr Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr House Jefferson Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams Adams Rutherford B. Hayes Samuel J. Tilden Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland Idaho Vermont Alaska Reagan The New Republic Harry Trumans Adlai Stevensons Hubert Humphreys Franklin Roosevelts Robert Tafts Nelson Rockefellers Rauh

Byrd Lectures On Senate History At Capitol

A weekly Capitol lecture series by Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd D West Virginia runs roughly every week since March 21. Byrd presents on the history of the Senate as preparation for the body's 200th anniversary nine years away.

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Lindsay defends mayoral policies in Senate campaign

Former New York mayor John Lindsay campaigns for the U.S. Senate stressing experience in international affairs. He defends his spending record, argues inflation hurts families, and lists proposed national policy measures while detailing his view on foreign policy and a hypothetical Iran rescue.

Lindsay Senate New York John Lindsay Captain Bligh Mr. Christian U.S. Senate Mary Tran Standard & Poor’s Carter TVA United States Iran New York Helicopter Pilots Association

Detroit police leave for Atlanta as budget woes grow

Detroit aims to cut 700 of 3,600 officers by year end as the city anticipates a $140 million deficit. Atlanta recruits in Detroit, offering about 190 jobs to experienced officers. About 200 laid-off Detroit cops showed interest. 60 took tests. Starting pay in Atlanta is lower, but former Detroit officers could gain after relocation and experience.

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