Ford presses for Texas win in marathon campaign
President Ford staged the longest drive of his primary bid through Texas aiming for a record turnout on May 1. He said victory was not assured but could end Reagan’s challenge as he visited Longview Tyler Fort Worth Houston Conroe Waco Dallas Lubbock and Abilene before returning home Friday. Senator Tower said crossovers from Democrats could boost Ford as he campaigned for broad turnout and broader support.
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Butz sees slow progress in world food trade talks in Geneva
US Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told reporters in Geneva that signs of progress toward freer world food trade are dim but a compromise may be possible before talks end next year. He urged delegates from about 90 nations to work toward eliminating barriers to farm trade and warned of missed opportunities if food production cannot expand through natural trade incentives. He noted the difficulty of European protectionism but said the US is willing to negotiate dairy import restrictions in exchange for substantial concessions.
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Jets catastrophe at St. Thomas airport kills 34 on landing
An American Airlines jet with 88 passengers overshot the runway on landing at Charlotte Amalie. It struck a gas station, crossed a highway, and broke up in flames, resulting in 34 deaths and many injuries.
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Wolf Creek plant hearings focus on reservoir impact
Federal hearings on licensing the Wolf Creek nuclear plant centered on John Redmond Reservoir sedimentation and water rights, with opponents arguing power is not needed until 1990 while utilities push for 1982 needs.
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Chanute Planning Commission to Review Plan Amendments
The Chanute Planning Commission will meet at 7 PM in the Memorial Building to review amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 1975 1995 including the Land Use Plan and Population and Economic Analysis. Also on the agenda are two rezoning requests a zoning variance and a vacancy to be filled on the commission. UPS employees may strike Friday as contract talks continue with expiration set for April 30.
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Carter Sweeps Pennsylvania Primary as Carter Claims Lead
Jimmy Carter won Pennsylvania decisively, securing the Democratic vote and a large delegate lead. The 51 year old Georgian forecast a first ballot victory at the July convention in Madison Square Garden, while rivals Jackson Udall and Wallace trailed in the race and Ford eyed uncommitted delegates for a GOP path.
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intercepted letter hints at tense party conventions
The note references Carter leading in Pennsylvania and Ford near defeat in Texas. With national conventions looming, the political landscape suggests an unexpected and potentially dramatic convergence.
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Texas
Area Forecast: Showers and Storms Likely Tonight
Occasional showers and thunderstorms expected tonight with lingering showers Thursday. Unseasonably cool with highs in the 50s today and mid 50s to low 60s Thursday. East to southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with stronger gusts near storms. Rain chances 70 percent tonight and 40 percent Thursday.
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