Women Caucus At Democratic Convention Seeks Bigger Role
At the North Carolina Democratic State Convention a new women’s caucus pressed for greater representation and influence. Delegates elected at large included 10 of 15 women, but speakers urged expanded participation and an ERA plank. Leaders urged women to organize, raise funds, and back female candidates, amid calls for enhanced party influence.
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Iraq Move Not Taken Seriously
NICOSIA Cyprus AP Iraq demanded to cross into Syria to confront Israel on the Golan Heights claiming a joint front with Syria. Israeli officials called it propaganda likely to elevate tensions. Syria countered by moving forces while denying acceptance of Iraqi troops on its soil.
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Ravenel Adapts Message In New Democratic Push
South Carolina political figure Charles Pug Ravenel frames a new Democratic approach focused on quality over quantity in his Raleigh speech at the North Carolina convention. Ravenel, a Charleston stockbroker and former SC gubernatorial primary winner, envisions a Carter Brown style campaign should he run again, stressing morality, better schooling, and a refined environment.
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British Queen Marks Birthday Trooping the Colour pageant
Tens of thousands of tourists watched Britain's greatest annual pageant the Trooping the Colour celebrating Queen Elizabeth II official birthday. The queen rode with Prince Philip Prince Charles and the Duke of Kent as 1550 Guardsmen and 350 cavalry bands saluted from Whitehall. The monarch born April 21 1926 is officially celebrated on June 14.
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Bowles backs Wood in North Carolina governor race
Hargrove Bowles, Greensboro businessman and 1972 Democratic nominee aspirant, endorsed Camden County potato farmer George Wood for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Bowles cited Wood as a straight shooter not part of any political machine, and said Wood would govern with a fresh perspective. Wood recently left the UNC Board of Governors to run.
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