Carter edges Wallace in South as Harris survey shows black support
The Harris Survey of 1,079 voters finds Jimmy Carter leading George Wallace 55 to 37 in the South, driven by strong black support 78 to 14. Carter’s South margin collapses Wallace’s rival standing, while Carter trails in other regions without black backing.
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George Wallace
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Carter Wallace
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Washington
Henry Jackson
Arizona
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Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
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Udall
Gerald Ford
Abe Carter
Revenue Sharing Lobbying Sparks Washington Debate
Washington AP reports Rep. Jack Brooks urges banning use of revenue sharing funds by states and localities for lobbying in Washington. The piece notes revenue sharing totals about 30 billion since 1972, with leaders pressing for renewal. It details trips by mayors and officials to push Congress, expenses largely covered by governments, and Brooks’ estimates of millions spent to influence renewal.
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Jack Brooks
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U.S. Conference of Mayors
National League of Cities
Texas
GOP Selecting NC Delegates To Convention
The Associated Press reports that North Carolina began selecting 4 delegates and 54 alternates to the Republican National Convention at precinct meetings. The process runs through county and district conventions toward the state gathering July 19 in Greensboro, with first ballot delegation in proportion to Reagan’s March 23 primary win.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Greensboro
Ronald Reagan
Competition In Airlines Aid Public
Washington AP reports the Ford administration pushes airline competition to benefit consumers. Senate panel hearings begin on proposals to allow route by route fare changes, easier entry for new and existing carriers, and subsidies for unregulated commuter airlines to protect small towns. The plan marks 50th anniversary of Varney Air Lines first scheduled flight in 1926.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Senate Commerce Subcommittee On Aviation
Pasco
Wash
Boise
Idaho
Varney Air Lines
Varney
United Airlines
Thai election swings country to the right
Bangkok observers say Thailand’s second post-dictatorship election produced a conservative majority. The result reflects dissatisfaction with former Prime Minister Kukrit Pramot’s handling of leftist violence and the withdrawal of most U.S. troops from the country.
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Thailand
Kukrit Pramo
U.S
Thieves Steal Fire Truck Then Are Apprehended
Two brothers Rodney Edward Greene and Gary Dean Greene were charged with breaking and entering and larceny after stealing a fire truck from Goshen fire station in Wilkes County. They reportedly drove about a mile before abandoning it and being captured. Bond set at $2,500 each. The report also notes Thai political results with Seni Pramoj leading the Democrat party to a coalition outlook and possible talks with the United States about American advisers.
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N.c.ap
Wilkes County
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Lenoir
Caldwell County
Kukrit
Seni Pramoj
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United States
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