Women Delegates Claim Political Maturity at Democratic Convention
Democratic women delegates sense a coming of age as they negotiate with candidates, secure a 50 50 future delegate representation pledge, win an abortion rights plank, and push for equal rights amid evolving party dynamics. Notable figures include Bella Abzug, Delores Tucker, Barbara Jordan, Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, and Gloria Steinem.
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Carleen Waller
Nashville, Tenn
Bella Abzug
Pennsylvania
Delores Tucker
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Barbara Jordan
Texas
Yvonne Braithwaite Burke
California
Walter Mondale
Frances “Sissy” Farenthold
Bus Found Empty After Chowchilla Kidnapping Vanishing
In Chowchilla California a school bus carrying 26 children and the driver vanished on a relay from a swimming trip. The bus was found abandoned in a dry canal near Fresno, with investigators treating it as a mass kidnapping. Sheriff Ed Bates said detectives found tracks suggesting planning and FBI involvement was confirmed.
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Madera County
Ed Bates
Bates
FBI
Nita Hansen
Frank Edward Ray Jr
Childrens
Carter Warns Party No Overconfidence At Convention
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter warned party leaders against overconfidence and urged a robust ground game to register voters and fund get out the vote campaigns. He stressed a strong mandate from Congress and noted Kennedy’s narrow 1960 victory as a caution. Mondale urged fundraisers to energize supporters as the party plans a nationwide drive.
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Jimmy Carter
Georgia
White House
Carter
National Committee
John F. Kennedy
Congress
Walter F. Mondale
Minnesota
Finance Committee
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Robert Strauss
Strauss
House of Congress
California
Kansas
Indiana
Texas
Mondale
Help with diamond search and potato green question
A reader asks if metal detectors can locate a lost diamond in a yard and is advised the best method is a careful search with magnifying glass and sun reflections. digging may hide the gem. The second question explains why Irish potatoes turn green when stored in light and advises drying, cooling, and peeling to reduce solanine exposure.
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Nadine Tope
Tope
Reagan Hopes For Debate With Carter
Ronald Reagan told Pennsylvania delegates he would like a debate with Jimmy Carter and compare records on big government and deficits. He planned a Gettysburg visit before Utah campaigning as Ford delegates shift. several uncommitted Pennsylvanians see Reagan gaining votes while most remain uncertain.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
California
Pennsylvania
Carter
Georgia
Reagan
Ford
Gordon Hoffman
Connecticut
Utah
Gettysburg
James Stein
Trudeau's Taiwan stance shocks Canadian voters
Ottawa report notes Trudeau’s Olympic politics hurt his approval ratings as 49 percent express dissatisfaction and 33 percent approve. Aides cite letters and calls opposing his move to keep Taiwan athletes from competing as China reps. U.S. irritation grows over Ottawa and domestic bilingualism debates color sentiment ahead of 1978 election.
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Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
United States
Trudeau
Taiwan
China
Ford
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
U.S
United States of America
Trideau
Palestine Liberation Organization
Israel
Palestine
Gallup
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Lisa Baretta
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Anon
Montreal
Andrew Brewin
New Democratic Party
John Diefenbaker
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