Reagan Triumphs Texas Primary in Bid for GOP Edge
Reagan defeats Ford in the Texas presidential primary strengthening his path to the Republican nomination. Carter widens lead in the Democratic race as Henry Jackson ends active campaigning. Returns show Reagan leading on delegates and Wallace support remaining limited. Carter gains in Louisiana and Kansas with several states still counting votes.
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Expanded Navy Shipbuilding Program Eyed by Ford NSC
President Ford and the National Security Council weighed a multibillion dollar decision on expanding navy shipbuilding. The move would boost defense spending, with the Navy at its lowest size since 1939 and political pressure from Ronald Reagan’s campaign. Pentagon officials expect a public decision within weeks, as the Senate panel presses for plans and the House panel favors expensive nuclear ships over cheaper conventional ones.
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Iowa eyes private coal mining within years
State geologist Stanley C. Grant predicts private energy firms could mine five to seven million tons of high-sulphur Iowa coal within four years with some operations starting in two to three months. He notes a million tons per year could begin within two to three months, aiming for 1980 to return Iowa to coal production. Grant cites high oil prices environmental changes and new purification plants enabling private mining. four major companies may invest soon, with the Oskaloosa-area mine project led by Daniel J. Zaffarano.
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Cedar Rapids rail dilemma nears yard capacity strain
Cedar Rapids faces mounting rail capacity concerns beyond Fourth street clashes with motorists as industries push for new rail yards. A story and map appear on Page 8A. The paper also previews student plays, a Regis thriller, soil conservation funding details, child awareness month services, and a cool, windy forecast.
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Final U S Food Stamp Rules To Be Announced This Week
Washington AP reports a final version of new food stamp rules will be released this week. The plan would remove coupons from about 1.66 million families, with criticism focused on working poor and women heads of households, while the elderly may gain.
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Confrontation and Conciliation in UN Described by UNA Leader
James F. Leonard of UNA USA told about 150 members at the town division assembly that confrontation gave way to conciliation in UN work. He noted early Cold War US dominance and minimal Soviet and Chinese roles, and warned leaders face dual pressures balancing confrontation with cooperation. He outlined advocacy and policy shifts ahead.
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