Races Climax Today in Presidential Primaries
Voters in California Ohio and New Jersey cast final ballots in the nation s longest presidential primary season. Democrats aim to add delegates while Carter leads with 909 of 1505 needed. Udall trails with 307.5. Republicans seek 283 more delegates after Ford 804 Reagan 692 uncommitted 148.
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Ohio Primary Voters Head To Polls In Key Nomination
Ohio voters faced a sunny election day as about 2.55 million were expected to vote in a pivotal 1976 presidential primary. Carter Udall and Church led Democrats with 152 delegates at stake and Ford Reagan contended for Republican favor. Other statewide races included Taft Jr. opposition and eight minor constitutional amendments on the ballot.
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Primaries at a glance for New York New Jersey California
AP outlines Tuesday presidential primaries with precinct counts and delegate rules. California awards all delegates to the popular vote winner while New Jersey and New York use district based and at large allocations. Polls close times vary by state.
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Be Irregular Front Reports Faceoff Around Beirut With Cease-Fire Claims
Beirut clashes persist as Syrian troops press east and south of Beirut against Lebanese and Palestinian forces. Beirut Radio bars power outage from rocket fire while Christians and Moslems clash near Safar Jezzine and Sidon with disputed cease-fire reports and ongoing fighting in the region.
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Weather Outlook Sees Clear Skies and Mild Temps
Skies will be clear tonight with a low near 60. Warm weather continues tomorrow with sunny skies and a high near 87. There is no rain in sight through Wednesday. Overnight low tonight around 60 with yesterday's high near 87.
Ford Visit in Middleton Draws Big Crowd
Middleton residents glimpsed President Ford as Security personnel managed the crowd. A photo spread appears on page 17 while page 15 notes the visit cost the city time and money. In Bowling Green, agents pushed Ford to the floor during a flashbulb moment on page 16.
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Budget clash looms as Rhodes fights legislature
In Columbus Ohio lawmakers return from a five week recess for a budget battle that could ignite a long election fight. Governor Rhodes faces a hostile legislature as Senate and House leaders prepare to frame a tax increase stance while campaign concerns mix with fiscal policy.
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Ohio governor faces Medicaid crisis and tax clash
In a Today Inside campaign, the governor pledges no new taxes but awaits the legislature's balanced budget plan for the 1977-79 biennium. He cites a Medicaid shortfall of about four million and an expected eighty million next year, while accusing Democrats of worsening welfare, and signaling possible tax or spending-cut options. Rhodes will address a joint session outlining vital issues including fiscal crisis and industry growth, with a three day session on property tax relief and lobbyist reporting. Senate House differences threaten to block passage, possibly sending the bill to conference.
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