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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1977

Page

3

Carter recalls boyhood in Plains as he brings black guests to church

President elect Jimmy Carter hosted the son and daughter of a black bishop at Plains Baptist Church, joining two AME bishops and black congregants in the largest black attendance since integration. He recalled childhood ties to the area, noted his inauguration guests, and discussed near-term plans including ethics disclosures and an economic recovery outline. He also visited his mother in the hospital and prepared for the Capitol ceremony on January 20.

Carter Plains Plains Baptist Church African Methodist Episcopal Church William D. Johnson Pannie Johnson Hill Archery AME Atlanta William Reed Wilkes Hr. Bearden Capitol Washington Senate House Clarence Dodson Dodson

Shriver Named Among Latin Adviser Post Possibilities

President-elect Carter reportedly weighs a dozen candidates for assistant secretary of state for inter American affairs. R Sargent Shriver Jr leads, with supporters citing his global experience and Peace Corps background. Critics question his Spanish and fit for Latin policy, while others like Hesburgh and Jova also discussed.

Washington R. Sargent Shriver Jr Jimmy Carter State Department Carter Cyrus Vance Shriver Kennedy United

Mrs Ford opposes blanket Viet amnesty

Betty Ford stated she does not favor blanket amnesty for Vietnam War draft evaders and deserters though she has not advised President Ford. She noted she is not fully versed in legalities and that those who served should be welcomed back with duties, while expressing concern for families who lost sons.

Washington Betty Ford Ford Philip Hart Michi Ford

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