Rockefeller at GOP Convention Signals Decline and Contention
The piece recounts Nelson Rockefeller grabbing a Reagan sign at the GOP Convention in North Carolina, a Utah delegate threatening a telephone removal, and Ford cutting Rockefeller from the ticket. It frames Rockefeller as fading from influence with a likely minor role in Ford-Dole efforts and notes past conflicts over the vice presidency and his costly unfulfilled bed episode.
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Nelson Rockefeller
North Carolina
Utah
Rockefeller
Rocky
Mr. Rockefeller
Ford
Oval Office
Lyons
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy
American Legion
Barry Goldwater
St. Petersburg
Florida
Playboy
Elizabeth Ray
Nuclear energy ok for the other guys
The piece argues that solar power cannot bridge the energy gap soon enough while nuclear reactors are safe per scientists like Edward Teller. It notes opposition to domestic plants but support for exporting reactors to Israel and Egypt, criticizing selective objections by ecologists.
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Edward Teller
U.S
Israel
Egypt
State Department
Congress
Betty Williams Emerges as Nonviolent Symbol in Northern Ireland
Betty Williams, a 33 year old mother of two from Belfast, attracts crowds of 20 000 to 30 000 in protests against violence by both Protestant and Catholic sides. Her persistence against Provisional IRA threats highlights a rising nonviolent movement in Northern Ireland.
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Basel
Switzerland
KFS
Europe
Betty Williams
Northern Ireland
England
Betty
Belfast
Middle East
Africa
Wiebke Frei
Liestal
Carter Laughs and Belfast Mothers Stir Non-Violent Moves
The writer notes Jimmy Carter's private life scrutiny and bets on the election, then shifts to Betty Williams and Northern Ireland peaceful marches. He expands to the Swiss Non-Violent Movement, Swiss energy plans, and nuclear waste concerns, praising nonviolence and cautioning on international power dynamics.
Viva la Difference Reconsidered in Equal Rights Debate
A columnist voices mixed views on feminism and the Equal Rights Amendment. He cites personal ties, jokes about gender roles, and provocative questions about sex norms, beauty, and societal expectations, critiquing both sides while underscoring gender debates.
Equal rights satire on sex roles and beauty worship
Jim Bishop humorously argues for gender equality by lampooning beauty rituals and stereotypes. He envisions a “sexless world” where women stop crying over flowers and men wear pantyhose, eyelashes, and cosmetics, while noting the irony and longing for true equality.
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Sam Ervin
Elizabeth Taylor
Senators Curtis and Hruska Office Addresses
Senate offices listed for Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska in Washington DC with 20510 ZIP codes. No further details or event context provided.
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Sen
Carl Curtis
Dirksen
Washington DC
Roman Hruska
Russell
Washington, DC
Two VP Candidates Rally with Prolific Speeches
A 1928 remark notes the unusually heavy campaigning by the two vice presidential hopefuls. The speaker predicts one of them will be badly fooled once elected, highlighting the spectacle surrounding the race.
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Nuclear Energy Ok
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Wilbur Mills
John Young
Allan Howe
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