Carter Reaches Halfway Mark In Carter Campaign
The piece recounts Jimmy Carter securing enough Democratic votes at the 1976 convention for the presidential nomination. It notes contrasting images such as Jackie and Ethel Kennedy, Andrew Young and Cesar Chavez supporting Carter, and Jerry Brown's delayed delegate release. Ohio seals the victory at 10 15 p.m. CDT, with Carter hailed as an unlikely nominee from nowhere.
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N.Y
Kansas weighs recruiting boost for medical care centers
Kansas lawmakers discussed steps to attract and retain primary care physicians by expanding residency programs and statewide recruitment. Kansas Health Day at KUMC branches would connect about 40 communities with prospective graduates, aiding initial contacts for future hires. The hearing raised questions about defining medically underserved areas and data on health personnel locations.
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Farmers Market comes to downtown Lawrence this Saturday
The Downtown Lawrence Association launches the first Saturday Farmers Market at 8 a.m. at Eighth and Vermont, across from the police-fire station. At least seven sellers have applied. offerings include potatoes onions okra tomatoes cabbage sweet corn beets squash and more. Free stall permits available from the DLA office.
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Justin Anderson
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Douglas County
Rob Miller
Correction on Betty Leslie's years of service
The Journal-World corrects a Wednesday story on candidates and contests noting Betty Leslie has 14 years of bookkeeping experience and has served as Douglas County deputy treasurer for 14 years. The prior report misstated her tenure due to a typesetting error.
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Ford signs multifaceted defense and spending bills
President Ford signed a 32.5 billion weapons procurement bill approving B1 bomber production and a 6.7 billion Navy fleet expansion. He also signed 8.3 billion for Treasury, Postal Service, and federal offices, plus 6.6 billion for State Justice and Commerce agencies and the federal judiciary. The weapons bill allows 1 billion for early El bomber models if future funding is provided, and ends a 1 percent cost of living kicker for military retiree annuities.
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U.S. Information Agency
Carter and Mondale top Democratic ticket amid party intrigue
The piece outlines how Humphrey privately opposed Carter while pressuring Anderson for the vice presidency, possibly harming Anderson’s campaign. It notes Mondale’s selection as running mate, Carter's strain with Humphrey, and mixed impressions of Carter’s nomination night and delegate enthusiasm.
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Humphrey-Anderson
Minnesota
Walter Mondale
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Ford
New York
Molasses Spill at Farmers Elevator Believed Vandalism
In Eudora the Far mers' Elevator Co reported 21 tons of molasses leaked from a storage tank after midnight Monday. Police and the manager suggested vandalism linked to a hose gauge removal and a rock thrown at a nearby car, with cleanup using water and lime ongoing.
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