Reagan Ford split threats to GOP unity in 1980 race
A Copley News Service analysis argues Republicans face acrimony between Ford and Reagan, risking November defeat. Carter’s potential rise hinges on Democratic unity, while Reagan’s hardline stance and Ford’s weak appeal to moderates threaten party healing after the convention.
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Racial barriers crumble as Supreme Court advances civil rights
A 7 2 ruling narrows race as a college admission test and broader implications for private contracts and equal opportunity. The piece notes progress since 1954 and 1964 laws, warns on busing debates, and cites Ford proposed limits amid a tense election year.
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Carter interview hints at PM potential running mate
A jokey transcript depicts Jimmy Carter’s interrupted vice presidential interview session. The exchanges mimic ordinary job interviews with subtle politics and humor, concluding with Carter requesting a “good ol’ boy with the cane pole.”
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Harvard Stirs Carter Nominations In Cambridge Dream Weigh
James Reston uses a New York Times column to urge Carter to appoint Harvard academics to federal posts. He portrays Cambridge as a citadel of reaction tied to federal welfare expansion while noting Harvard’s shifting stance toward Carter and the White House.
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Fatherless can forget Knothole role in youth baseball
A reader argues the Knothole program should help every boy with a father or guardian involved, criticizing parents who can’t provide extra practice or attend games. The letter notes many boys lack such support, urges more active parental involvement, and questions bench-time fairness.
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