Intraparty battles loom over Democratic platform
The Associated Press reports intense intra party maneuvering as Democratic draft ers push for stronger tax reform antitrust and anti strip mining planks. McGovern Wallace Harris backers clash over busin ess and school policy while subcommittees finish a 3 plank draft ahead of the Miami Beach convention.
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Alabama
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Miami Beach
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Democratic Credentials Challenge Looms Over McGovern Nomination
Washington AP reports the Democratic Credentials Committee weighs a record 80 challenges from 30 states amid reform struggles. McGovern aims unity while risking liberal backlash and Old Guard resistance as California unit rule questions surface. Carter named vice chair as Har ris secures permanent chair role.
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Political power' answer to needs of education
CAPE City NJ NEA leader Catharine Barrett says the only way to meet education needs is raw political power. She takes NEA helm and aims to make teachers recognize political force and push legislation for the federal government to fund one third of education by 1976. Teachers in 42 states already organized politically and may influence November elections. Barrett says Nixon offers no clear education support and plans for equity. two top priorities are political power and legislation.
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