Carter Sweeps Pennsylvania Delegates in Primary Push
Jimmy Carter claimed a big popular vote victory and led in Pennsylvania delegates, signaling momentum in his bid for the Democratic nomination. With 97 percent of the vote, Carter held 37 percent of the popular vote and led for 65 of 89 Pennsylvania delegates announced, amid ongoing tabulation and separate delegate contests.
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Humphrey To Be Next Obstacle For Carter
Jimmy Carter has nearly eliminated active opponents for the Democratic nomination and would face Hubert H. Humphrey if needed. He won Pennsylvania's primary with 37 percent and a landslide over Henry M. Jackson, holding a lead in the latest ballots.
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Q and A on legal matters, pools and politics in 1970s North Carolina
Readers submit questions on food stamps during strikes, pool filling by fire departments, FCC radio call channels, mule reproduction, and a lengthy report on Carter’s Pennsylvania primary showing. The exchange includes local civic codes, utility notes, and national race results with delegate tallies and candidate standings.
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Ford Charges Reagan Swinging Wildly in Texas
President Ford challenged Ronald Reagan in Tyler Texas accusing him of swinging wilder to gain support as Ford trails in the race for Republican convention delegates. Ford spoke at Tyler Junior College urging simple solutions to crime and defense, receiving strong audience applause.
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Runway Short Crash Claims Crew and Passengers
An American Airlines Boeing 727 from Providence and New York crashed at a St. Thomas Virgin Islands airport. Officials report 3 dead or missing and 55 injured, while the runway length and safety are disputed by pilot groups and the airline. The crash produced a huge fireball and smoke as survivors evacuated. The crew included a surviving pilot and co pilot, with two flight attendants among the missing or dead.
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