Mondale names Geraldine Ferraro as running mate
Mondale selects Geraldine Ferraro of New York as his vice presidential candidate, a historic breakthrough that critics call an important step for women in American politics. Reactions praise the choice and weigh its impact on the Democratic convention and the national race.
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Walter F. Mondale
Geraldine Ferrara
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Gerey
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News-Post
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Morals of Metzenbaum and media double standards
Nationally syndicated columnist Ralph de Toledano criticizes coverage of Ohio Democrat Metzenbaum, noting perceived media bias and questioning ethics. The piece recalls Meese disclosures, a $250,000 finder’s fee, and calls for accountability while labeling the press’s response as partisan and forgiving. Betty Leann, age noted, laments longevity claim amid political satire.
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Metzenbaum
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Meese
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Hay-Adams
Washington
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Maself
Metzelbaum
Nuclear security gaps feared at U S weapons plants
Terrorist groups are suspected to be seeking nuclear weapons as security lapses at Los Alamos and other DOE plants come under critique. Rep. Dingell demands a full inquiry while an independent safeguards office is proposed. mislaid secrets and dangerous documents highlight ongoing compliance failures.
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Uney Quad
Alburquerque
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William Hoover
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DeMich
Sendoha Tower
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Truckville
Portsmouth
Ohio
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DOE
Office of Safeguards Evaluation
Hodel
Navy
Walter Mondale
National Association of Americans
Mondale
Jan Pillai
Association
Mondale aide rejects offer as Pillar cites Dole invite
Pillar says Mondale staff left no option but backing the Reagan administration after inviting Sen. Robert Dole. Mondale aide declines to engage further and says no differences exist with the Reagan camp, prompting speculation.
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Robert Dole
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Friday the Thirteenth fades as 1964 events loom
Readable items from the News-Post 50 years back note a historic Friday the 13th in 1931 with a fatal accident and a fire, a hailstorm hitting Frederick City and county with minor damage only, and community notices from July 13, 1964 including former mayor Donald B. Rice and Miss Mayetta Hershberger named to United Appeal leadership. Also mentioned are Woodsboro Church of God slides by missionary Rev. W. E. Nelson and the start of Step by Step Dialing at the Frederick Post Office enabling official calls to any U.S. government office.
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Janet Barhick
Woodsboro
Frederick City
Donald B. Rice
Mayetta Hershberger
John R. Cheatham
United Appeal
Frederick
Federal Telecommunications System
Frederick Post Office
Continental
United States
Alton J. Lipps
Readers weigh Planned Parenthood debate over contraception
Angela A. Martin critiques the Spicknall article arguing against contraception as protection from incest and praising natural family planning. She cites side effects and rising abortion rates while questioning reported declines in venereal disease and unwanted pregnancies. Angela urges a different approach to family planning citing religious views and public health data. Gerald Druin Sr. and Mrs. Druin express gratitude after their daughter, Michelle, survived a copperhead bite and received swift medical care.
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