Ford leads in delegate race ahead of GOP and Carter gains
Ford passes 1000 delegates with 1009 to Reagan 883 as 94 uncommitted and 258 to be chosen. Reagan and Ford head to Iowa for GOP convention while Delaware and Washington hold primaries. Carter nears 1303 needed for Democratic nomination with union among Udall and Church seeking VP nod. Ford spoke at Southern Baptist Convention in Norfolk recalling Carter’s Dallas breakfast intro.
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American Party signals boost if Reagan falters
SALT LAKE CITY UPI The national chairman of the American Party says conservatives would defect from the GOP if Ronald Reagan fails to win the nomination. Tom Anderson predicts a groundswell for the American Party and says the group aims to appear on ballots in at least a number of states as its convention opens. He also cites party strength and possible presidential nomination availability under certain circumstances.
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Carter name sparks booming business for painter in Nashville
Nashville painter Jineny Carter of Jimmy Carter Paint Co. says his business boomed this year thanks to name recognition from the leading Democratic candidate. He recalls a brief meeting with Carter at the 1974 Peach Bowl and notes he once backed George Wallace but shifted to Carter. He also shares a likeness to Carter and his love of peanuts. Connecticut Morris Udall delegates plan to vote for Udall, urging Carter to name Udall as running mate while Carter leads in national delegate counts.
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