Carter nominating speech ends in unity at Democratic convention
Jimmy Carter secured the Democratic presidential nomination after rivals Morris Udall and Jerry Brown drew applause. Carter accepted the nomination amid roll call and acclamation, planning a 10:30 p.m.EST acceptance and a 10 a.m. news conference to reveal his vice presidential choice. Cesar Chavez nominated Brown, highlighting farm worker concerns.
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Brown snubbed as Carter forces block unanimous vote
Gov Brown’s late bid to move for a unanimous Democratic Convention vote for nominee Carter was rejected by Carter adviser Charles Kirbo. Brown and his California delegation faced friction as Carter’s team sought to secure the nominating process while Calfornia lawmakers shifted support toward Carter, with Brown promising to back a Carter victory in November.
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Watson aims 1978 tax relief amendment plan
County Assessor Philip Watson proposes a constitutional amendment to limit property taxes to six percent of market value, remove welfare and education costs from the base, set owner occupied home assessments at 20 percent, keep commercial at 25 percent, and create a $4000 homeowner exemption. If approved, the Legislature would devise alternative funding by 1978. Watson seeks 600000 signatures for the ballot while timing petitions with November tax bills.
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California highway plan shifts toward maintenance and transit
California transportation chief Adriana Gianturco proposes a 5.6 billion six year program prioritizing maintenance safety and congestion relief. About 100 miles of new roads are planned between 1977 and 1983 mostly in Southern California with large shares for local projects mass transit and administration. The plan emphasizes keeping existing roads safe and adding bus lanes diamond lanes and ramps to curb congestion while limiting new freeway construction potential.
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Irvine pilot wins second Powder Puff Derby in Wilmington
Trina Jarish of University Park Irvine captured the $10,000 first prize at a Wilmington Delaware awards banquet for her second straight victory in the seven‑entry Powder Puff Derby. She completed the Sacramento to Wilmington race in 18.9 hours at 28.7 mph average, flying a Beech A S sponsored by Collins Radio.
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Reagan seeks aid in Ford territory
Reagan campaigned in New Jersey near President Ford’s stronghold to narrow Ford’s GOP lead. He blasted Canada’s plan to bar athletes from the Republic of China at Montreal and urged the IOC to consider moving the Games to the United States. He said the U.S. should avoid government interference.
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State workers' pay raised seventy dollars
A brief notice reports a pay increase for state workers by seventy dollars. The item references related stories and directs readers to Page A-6 for more details, including an upcoming authorial disclosure by L.B. related to Howard Hughes.
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