Campaign finance shifts shape 1976 presidential race
Federal Election Commission analysis shows 1976 spending near 114 million with 60 percent from federal funds and donors under 100 dollars becoming a larger share. Ford Carter and Reagan led primaries with mixed funding, and post Watergate reforms cut heavy donor influence while boosting congressional races.
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Ugandan Official Defects Tells Of Amin Killings
London AP Henry Kyemba Uganda's health minister and ally of Idi Amin defects, asks for asylum in Britain. He cites reports of mass killings since 1971, naming Dora Bloch and Archbishop Janani Luwum as victims and states over 100,000 may have been murdered. He says bodies fill Uganda and Amin orders executions.
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Public inquiries answered on pools support, child support, Staunton events
The Enterprise summarizes guidance on swimming pool permits no permit needed in Randolph County. It notes that child support from an unmarried father is enforceable, with court proof and possible Family Service Bureau aid in Gatewood. It also outlines Staunton July Fourth events with Statler Brothers and Ronnie Milsap, and directs to police crime prevention contacts for public car rides.
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Nixon Details Views In Letter On Presidential Power
Nixon expands on his TV remarks arguing a president must bend the strict letter of the law in emergencies. He compares presidential interpretation to judges and urges latitude to adapt statutes to necessity, while denying being above the law.
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Two Die as Riot Ravages Chicago West Side Park
In Humboldt Park a Saturday riot after a protest left two people dead and at least 49 wounded. Police said 23 officers injured as entrances were sealed and about 3,000 people roamed the scene. Julio Rosado and Rafael Cruz Jr. died at St Elizabeth's Hospital.
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Gideon Turns Ponchatoula Toward a Brighter Era
Gideon, former Ponchatoula mayor, used firm measures and pride in town planning to revive the Louisiana town. He cleaned storefronts, planted flowers, and enforced litter fines to spark a community turnaround. He also renamed Ponchatoula The Strawberry Capital of the World, painting signs and branding the town to attract visitors.
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