Carter Closer To Nomination After Primary Wins
Carter gained new backing from rivals including Alabama Governor George Wallace and Senator Henry M Jackson boosting his delegate total to 1,118 of 1,505 needed for nomination. Ford and Reagan fought to a near stalemate on the Republican side as Carter’s lead tightened and Humphrey signaled talks with Carter and Jerry Brown.
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Dave Goldberg
Associated Press
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Ford
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California
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Ohio
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Reagan Ford Battle Looms In Final Nomination Push
AP analysis says the race tightens as nine weeks remain for delegates. Carter leads Democrats after Ohio California and New Jersey results, while Reagan narrows Ford on the Republican side with 173 Reagan delegates and 76 Ford counted with uncommitted votes shaping the nominating path. The fight centers on state conventions and fence straddling delegates ahead of the Republican National Convention and Democratic caucuses.
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Carter claims key pledges boost bid for Democratic nomination
Vice President contender Jimmy Carter announced pledges from Alabama Governor George Wallace Senator Henry Jackson and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to switch delegates in his favor. He said their combined weight surpasses the 1505 delegate threshold and noted Daley would recruit delegates nationwide to back him.
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Associated Press
California rejects first nuclear power restriction ballot
California voters sided with pro energy use, rejecting Proposition 15 by about 2 to 1. With 54 percent of precincts reporting, yes 35 percent and no 85 percent, the measure would have limited nuclear power amid fears of radiation disaster.
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San Francisco
New Life for Ida Hays After Major Facial Surgery
Ida Hays of La Grande Oregon underwent a 10 hour orbital hypertelorism repair at New York University Hospital to reduce eye spacing and rebuild her nose. The 15 year old now believes she has a new life, noting she will no longer be stared at, and she credits the surgery with changing her outlook and inspiring others to pursue treatment.
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New York University Hospital
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Washington
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