Honeymoon for Carter May Bring Swift Legislative Push
The Carter administration could face a brief honeymoon with a mandate seen by some as fragile. Expect quick immigration of policy, possible oil divestiture and national health plans, and higher medicine costs if Congress moves too far. Senate balance looms conservative, Ford camp boasts a rebuild. Washington press may gnaw at Carter early.
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Republican Party Struggles to Redefine Itself After Platform Shakeup
A veteran observer notes Republican activists mostly conservatives push for a rebirth via a new platform that aligns with a self described conservative majority. Ford supports the platform intermittently while Rockefeller downplays it and questions Reagan. The critic expects a party realignment if victory is not achieved, aiming to become a clear alternative to Democrats.
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Butler County adopts Votomatic voting system success
Butler County election officials replaced the old method with the Votomatic system. The 136 precincts reported a final tally at 11 32 p.m. four hours after polls closed, with fast accurate results and reduced staff needs. Officials praise the new system as a money saver and reliable.
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Two Cheers for Carter and Ford in a Tough Campaign
The writer argues Carter and Ford deserve consideration beyond campaign jabs. Carter’s paradoxical balancing act stemmed from a contradictory Democratic Party, while Ford’s strength lay in steady economic policy and a strong team, despite perceived weaknesses in charisma and articulation.
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Walton wins sheriff race amid Butler County election buzz
In Butler County, Bob Walton defeats tougher opposition to win the sheriff seat, following a notable election day. Voters at Wildwood School encountered a misread safety sign tied to student discipline, while the new Vutomatic system earned praise for tally speed.
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Sheriff weighs role and politics in county work
A Middletown sheriff balances duties with political duties, now able to focus full time on the sheriff’s job. Also notes on a campus play director seeking Asheville accents by calling Information line, and Eagles Aerie 528 delaying move of the Ten Commandments monolith at Clark Street.
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Campaign Reform Poem Seeks Joy in Elections
John Roche argues reform has drained fun from campaigns and calls for safeguards with bite. He notes Watergate era conflicts, the role of independent spending, street-level cash, and the paradox of reform rewarding wealthy lawmakers. He urges sparking energy to boost turnout.
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