Primaries reshape race as party conventions approach
Don Oakley surveys the lingering primary era noting its flaws and strengths. He argues the system preserved options for candidates like Carter and Reagan, despite uneven influence of early states and crossover effects, and contemplates regional primaries to balance momentum and voter impact.
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Jer Nahom
New Kongland
Midwest
New Hampshire
Indiana
Ford
Ronald Heagan
Jammy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Kansas City
Frank Church
T Dsmund Brown
Omy Carter
Mortis Udall
George Wallace
Kennedy Brothers
Taso
Early Russia ruler Michael and polar temperature note
The text mentions Michael as the first Homianes ruler of Russia and notes extreme winter temperatures in Antarctica dropping to 127 degrees below zero, highlighting drastic cold conditions.
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Russia
Michael
Antarctica
Rere Babrenhett
Carter runoff and labor pressure shape election pledge
The writer warns that Congress needs more money for offices and staff while predicting Carter’s farm policy will define voters’ choice. They claim labor leaders like George Meany oppose Carter unless he bucks them, criticize Humphrey Hawkins, and describe political forgetfulness as an iceberg with only a tip showing.
Radar units bid notice for Childress County
Childress County will receive seated bids on two 62 moving radar units. Bids open July 1, 1976 at 10:00 am. County reserved the right to reject any or all bids. Harper Knight County Judge. Childress County classifieds notice.
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Childress County
Harper Knight
Magazine and turnip clash in grocery store trends
The piece notes rising sales of magazines and paperback books in grocery outlets nearing $455 million within a $2 billion market as supermarkets add reading departments. It cites publisher optimism amid postal rate pressures and discusses match safety rules that could raise costs by about $68 million, potentially pushing consumers toward wooden matches.
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Mare
Comrpmission
Chukken
Council On
Today in History June 20 1976 highlights
June 20 marks notable anniversaries from 1789 start of the French Revolution to 1863 West Virginia statehood and 1963 hot line pact with the Soviet Union. Birthdays include Lillian Hellman and Chet Atkins. Thought for today centers on teachers cultivating talent for public use.
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Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Victoria
England
William TV
West Virginia
Andrew Johnson
Alaska
Russia
United States
Guam
Soviet Union
Washington
Moscow
Charles de Gaulle
France
Paris
Dixy Lee Ray
State Department
Kissinger
Lillian Hellman
Chet Off Atkins
Jacha Heifetz
Virginia
Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Ireland’s Highest Peak Sits at Carrantuohill
The highest point in Ireland is Carrantuohill at 3,414 feet located in County Kerry, a noted geographic landmark in the southwest.
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Ireland
Carrantuohill
County
Kerry
Automation Guideways May Transform City Transit
U S transportation officials promote low cost mass transit amid oil concerns. Urban Mass Transportation Administration plans to fund up to eight percent of three demo projects costing 20 to 60 million dollars each. Duke University Otis Elevator prototype uses air bearing cars for 40 passengers and computer guided service. Boeing and Rohr also pursuing bids.
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Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Ts Department of Transportation
Duke University
Otis Elevator Co
Boeing
Rohr
Bissell Carpet Sweeper Turns 100 Years Old This Month
The hand propelled carpet sweeper, among America’s first mass market home appliances, marks its centennial in 1976. Melville R. Bissell of Grand Rapids patented the revolving broom on wheels in 1876, with his widow Anna leading the company after his 1888 death until 1904.
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America
Melville R. Bissell
Grand Rapids. Mich
Bissell
Anna
Texas Comptroller warns on use tax compliance for out of state purchases
Comptroller Bob Bullock says many Texas businesses skip the use tax on out of state purchases and risk audits. He notes equipment buyers and non retail sellers owe use tax on total costs and promotes a public information campaign. Also, he mailed $48.9 million in June city rebates to 846 cities, with 1976 rebates ahead of 1975.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
Two Siblings Slotted by Ice and Sled in Buffalo Driveway
Frances Ross, 24, slipped on an icy Buffalo driveway and broke her left ankle. Two hours later her brother Andy, 13, fell from a sled in the same area and broke his right ankle. Additional brief notes on whisky road history and 1976 real estate outlook follow.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Ross
Frances Ross
Andy
Income shift lifts many families above twenty thousand
The Conference Board notes that about 13 million US households now earn over $20 000 annually, a rise from under seven million a decade ago reflecting a broadening middle tier.
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Conference Board
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