South Carolina Delegation Adapts To New York Visit
Democratic delegate Wayne Wiartkey and wife Carol Hartley from Charleston arrived in New York for the Carter convention. They faced street scenes with caution yet found hospitality from a welcoming committee handing out survival kits. The pair, 49 and real estate broker, enjoyed the architecture and city views while balancing the political event with sightseeing.
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D.C
Convention Crowd Turns Into Real-Life Comedy
The report notes at Madison Square Garden during a Democratic National Convention a playful scene as delegates improvise phrases like Idaho voting for French Fries and Texas asking where to park a horse. A 20-year-old girl at the mic pretends to accept a nomination while friends photograph.
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Carpenter
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Jimmy Carter
Wheat and corn prices rise as US reserves edge higher
Corn prices advance 6.5 percent with two prior years showing 14.4 percent gains as rising world demand outpaces US crop growth. A USDA Munday report notes modest reserve rebuilding since last year’s record crops, with 1976 winter wheat estimated at 1.330 billion bushels, down 7 percent from last year’s 1.651 billion.
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Weather From Beaches To Mountains NAC Forecast
Area forecasts show coast for Tuesday and Wednesday with mild highs in the middle to upper 60s and low 70s, low chance of precipitation. Winds northerly 10 to 15 mph. Mountains expect fair to warm conditions with highs in the 70s, with 20 to 30 percent rain chances, mostly sunny and continued warmth.
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Labor forces back in force at Democratic convention
Labor unions and groups orchestrated a strong coalition at the Democratic convention claiming about one fifth of delegates and pushing a pro labor platform. NEA led the bloc with 169 delegates while George Meany sat out. The coalition supports Carter with Mondale as a preferred running mate and seeks full employment goals.
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Carter
Walter Mondale
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Concorde Making Money on U S Flights
Concorde is generating profit on Washington and London Paris routes under a government approved 16 month test. Air France and British Airways report strong passenger loads, with Air France averaging 71 per flight and BA near full capacity. Prices are high and flights attract business travelers seeking time savings. A Kennedy Airport trial was blocked for environmental reasons, with a court hearing set for January 13.
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Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with showers
Night with lows in the lower sixties and a ten percent precipitation chance. Tuesday and Tuesday night bring northwesterly winds around 1 mph. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warm with a chance of showers. Highs Tuesday near the lower sixties, Tuesday night fair with lows in the upper sixties. Wednesday mostly sunny with highs in the upper sixties. continued ten percent precipitation Tuesday and Tuesday night. Winds shift to the northwest around 10 mph Tuesday and Tuesday night.
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Contractor Study Details Military Officials New Lobby Groups
A government contractor report discusses insulation of military officers and civilian officials from entertainment at conventions and events hosted by service oriented groups. It notes the AUSA AFA Navy League and Marine Corps League promote service causes and rely on member dues ads insurance and related income. The Air Force Association is the largest with about 152 members in 2% chapters.
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Ford reshuffles White House communications team
Ford selected David R. Gergen to head the White House Office of Communications and named William F. Rathican deputy director. Margita White was nominated for a seven year term on the Federal Communications Commission. The changes come amid criticism of last week’s TV coverage of Queen Elizabeth’s visit and ongoing tensions with adviser Mead.
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Nessen
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Ford
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Office of Communications
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William E. Simon
Carter narrows VP pick as delegates weigh rivals
At a Democratic gathering Carter contends with Mondale Muskie Glenn and Jackson for the vice presidency while Rodino withdraws. Talks of gender fair seating and abortion planks color the convention. Humphrey urges support for Carter as Stevenson faces second-spot speculation.
1978 Winter Olympics location
The text asks in what nation the 1978 Winter Olympics were held. It states Barbara Jordan represents Texas' 18th District in the U S House, indicating the source contains mixed fragments about the Olympics and a political figure. The Olympics were held in the nation of the Republic of Korea.
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House of Represen
Carter agrees with women to avoid convention fight
New York AP reporting Carter told a group of women delegates he would appoint women to the Cabinet ambassadorships and possibly the Supreme Court. A compromise plan would boost women at the 1978 Democratic mini convention and all future national conventions. Rep Bella Abzug said the meeting was optimistic and productive.
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