Carter Wins Runaway and GOP Delegates Split
Carter gains momentum with a landslide in Ohio and key delegates from California and New Jersey. Reagan tightens the Republican lead but Ford remains close as both parties head toward the convention. Carter’s New Jersey win is nonbinding. uncommitted slates shape the delegate race.
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Alabama Senate Deliberates Mental Health Budget Cuts
In Montgomery the Senate Finance Committee weighs the $181 million general fund mental health appropriation as House actions cut about $18 million from Bryce Hospital projects. Testimony from Mental Health Commissioner Taylor Hardin links the cuts to a federal desegregation order and hospital reopenings in Decatur, with projections of staff losses and job cuts across related facilities. The panel plans further budget trims to restore some funds while avoiding final action today.
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Ruling On Nepotism Stirs Schools Fuss
Harold Martin chairman of the state school board and his brother W R Martin face two options over Calhoun Community College presidency bid. They may challenge an attorney general ruling on nepotism or accept it and resume work. V R Martin currently vice president applied for the post after Dr Carlton Kelley retires. Other applicants include Rep Joe Brindley Dr Earl Daniels Dr Matthew Hall. The AG ruling was issued at the request of Limestone Rep Tommy Carter. Teague expects a board recommendation June 20 the Kelley retirement date.
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TVA awaits NRC license to load Browns Ferry fuel
TVA is awaiting NRC approval to load fuel into Browns Ferry reactor Unit Two. Officials expect the loading license to be issued later this week. NRC official Ken Clark notes the license must come from Reactor Regulations after board approval. Clark says no expected licensing problems.
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Senate and House return to committee work after recess
The Senate backed a plan to restore 4.2 million of an 8 million college budget cut but adjourned without final action on the 817 million education bill. The Finance Committee began work on the 181 million general fund budget. The House lifted its freeze on major legislation and received Senate passed bills, including a sunset measure to abolish unused agencies, and adopted a new dress code for members and pages.
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Roof Collapse Kills Ardmore Worker at Frozen Food Plant
An Ardmore Tennessee man, Louis Hargrove, 66, died after a roof collapse at Butler Mims Frozen Food Co. near the state line around 3 p.m. Two Elk Monto men, Howard Camp, 60, and Gary Wade Gates, 20, were injured and listed in fair condition at Huntsville Hospital.
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Auto jewelry: ring and bracelet line from car parts
Detroit designers unveil Jewelry Garage Collection featuring earrings bracelets and necklaces made from auto parts. Each piece comes with an owners manual and an automotive inter nal snap ring as a unique accent.
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Violent TV Rejected By Viewers And Ads Noted
AP reports survey findings from J Walter Thompson president Don Johnston that 10 percent of viewers likely avoid products advertised on excessively violent TV programs. US concerns grow over Lebanon crisis as Syria adds troops to near ten thousand. Federal officials note construction labor contracts are being negotiated with fewer strikes and inflationary settlements.
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Broad political contests and a major dam disaster dominate today
The story centers on U S political races with incumbents favored in primaries amid high profile California contests for Senate where John Tunney leads Tom Hayden and S N Hayakawa competes for GOP nomination. It also reports Idaho’s Teton dam collapse, a Florida insect radio project, and California voters rejecting Proposition 15 by 65 to 35 percent with two thirds of 2,800 union contracts settled and low strike activity.
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Wallace to Back Carter in bid for Democratic nod
Birmingham News reports Gov George Wallace will ask the 178 delegates pledged to him to support Jimmy Carter, potentially delivering a first ballot victory at the New York convention. The move follows Wallace's midnight briefing with advisers and a Carter call from Plains, Georgia. Carter plans to visit Wallace this week to discuss the platform, while Wallace seeks influence if not the nomination.
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Okinawa Return Terms Agreement Between U S And Japan
In Today's Daily On This Date In 1971 the United States and Japan announced final agreement on the terms for the return of Okinawa to Japan. The notice also lists local contact numbers for ads and a weather roundup with highs in the upper 80s and lows around 60s, plus a note that full weather details are on page A-2. It concludes with a regional slogan about living in the Tennessee Valley.
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Wall Street Opens With Neutral Tone As Investors Await Rate Signals
The Dow edged down fractionally as trading stayed mixed with gains and losses roughly even among NYSE issues. Brokers noted an early rally faded by close and said traders now await money market cues for the next move.
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Vann Seeks Second Term On City Council
Councilman Byron Vann, chair of the fire department committee, announced he will seek a second term on the city council. He plans to run again for Place 4, citing four years of experience and that he is the only current member aiming for reelection. A formal platform announcement is planned.
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