Carter wins the nomination at Democratic convention
Jimmy Carter relaxes in a hotel suite as the Democratic convention declares him the nominee. His mother, wife, son and grandchildren join the moment and Carter surveys the proceedings, ready to begin the campaign. He plans to finish his acceptance speech that night.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Lillian
Jason
Amy
Carter
Ohio
Victory
Plains
Carter selects Mondale as running mate for Democratic ticket
President candidate Jimmy Carter announced Minnesota Senator Walter Mondale as his choice for vice president after newsmen waited at the Americana Hotel. Mondale arrived and Carter said the pairing is compatible and that Mondale would lead if needed. Carter described his vetting process and noted other finalists. The Democratic convention proceeded with the ticket’s formal acceptance to follow.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Len Walter F. Mondale
Carter
Minnesota
Royal
Americana Hotel
Sen
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Ohio Delegation Backs Carter as Udall and Stokes Split
Ohio casts 132 votes for Carter on Wednesday night securing the nomination while 20 go to Morris Udall and six pledge to Louis Stokes. The 1972 convention had an disorganized Ohio delegation led by Frank King that delayed voting.
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Ohio
Jimmy Carter
George McGovern
D-S.d
Frank King
Afl-Cio
King
Carter
Morris Udall
Arizona
Louis Stokes
Cleveland
Christine Gitlin
Rep
Ronald M. Mottl
Mottl
Calif
Dream a little closer for girl with implanted brain pacemaker
Debbie Jones a 19 year old with cerebral palsy at Glendale Arizona gains hope as doctors at Children's Hospital implant a cerebellar stimulator to aid movement. The device costs total around fourteen thousand dollars with limited proven results and unknown long term effects.
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San Diego
Debbie Jones
Arizona
Children’s Hospital
William Butler
Debbie
Glendale, Ariz
David Chadwick
Butler
Chadwick
Carter Clinches Nomination In Closest Convention Ballot
Carter wins the nomination on the first and only ballot with 2468.5 votes, far above the 1505 needed, sending the party to acclamation. He defeats 14 rivals including Morris K. Udall who finishes second with 329.5 votes while Edmund G. Brown Jr. releases his delegates and endorses Carter.
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Morris K. Udall
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California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Carter
Udall
Brown
United Farm Workers Union
Cesar Chavez
Weekend Rain Misses Area After 70 Percent Chance
The forecast expected 70 percent chances of showers or storms tonight and Friday but rain did not materialize. Tonight lows near 70 with Friday highs around 85. yesterday peaked at 94 and dipped to 73 overnight. The outlook calls for fair weather Saturday and Monday and a Sunday shower risk with highs 75 to 85 and lows 55 to 65.
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