Farley Dies Mastermind of Democratic Rise
James A Big Jim Farley elder Democratic figure who helped Roosevelt win the presidency in the 1930s and later opposed his third term has died at 88 in New York. Farley served as national chairman and postmaster general, guided party strategy, and later led Coca Cola International. He was born May 30, 1888, in Grassy Point and left a son James Jr. after his death.
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Big Jim” Farley
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Cease-Fire Reached As Pan-Arab Peace Force Formed
In Beirut Syria and allied Palestinian and Lebanese factions agreed on a cease fire as Arab League Secretary General Mahmoud Riad began organizing a pan Arab peacekeeping force. The move aimed to supervise the truce and push national reconciliation in Lebanon amid sparse fighting and dispatches from Cairo indicating a coalition of Libya Algeria Sudan Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians would contribute troops.
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Action Line Vacation Notice Says It Will Return Soon
Action Line announces a brief vacation with the team taking a few days off. The column will resume its usual spot in the newspaper once the break ends.
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Moynihan Declares Senate Run In New York
Former U N ambassador and Harvard professor Patrick Moynihan announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Conservative Senator James Buckley. He cited urging from party and labor allies as his reason and joined a field that includes Bella Abzug Ramsey Clark Abraham Hirschfeld Paul O Dwyer and Andrew Hevesi.
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Postmaster Influence Charged in Stamp Deal Probe
The Justice Department probes allegations that Postmaster General Benjamin Bailor secured a cut-rate rare stamp deal in exchange for $7 million in postal contracts. A House investigator said no evidence supports the claims, and no payoff was found. Taub denied selling stamps, while Bailar’s 1973 stamp shipment was framed as a courtesy.
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Jobless rate near 7 percent by year end says Greenspan
President Ford adviser Greenspan told Congress the jobless rate may slip below 7 percent by year end while growth remains around 7 percent. He noted the drop to 7.3 percent last month as a sign of rapid but uneven recovery and said the forecast change is moderate rather than major.
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Carter Delegate Count Nearing Magic Number
A Associated Press report says Carter’s delegate tally nears the 1,515 needed for nomination with 1,514 pledged and more uncommitted delegates. Ohio win and other strong finishes push him toward the July convention. Endorsements from Daley Stevenson and Wallace bolster Carter as Democratic foes concede.
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Humphrey Weighs Senate Majority Leader Bid
Sen Hubert H Humphrey said he is considering entering the race for Senate majority leader after doubts about his 1876 Democratic presidential hopes. He noted offering Jimmy Carter support as Carter pursues the nomination and urged colleagues to back him for the leadership post.
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Privacy Commission Proposes Tighter Tax Return Controls
A federal privacy panel urges nine curbs on sharing tax returns, warning against treating each return as a general government asset. Recommendations include court orders for nontax access, restricted state use, limits on juror checks, and President consent for appointee data. Congress must act as a tax reform bill with privacy provisions moves forward.
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