Carter Secures Delegate Lead for Democratic Nomination
AP survey shows Jimmy Carter surpassed the 1,505 delegate threshold to secure the Democratic nomination. With 17 days to go, his total reached 1,510 after Ohio and June 9 endorsements from George Wallace and others, aided by uncommitted delegates and late defections from Udall Jackson and Church supporters.
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Jimmy Carter
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Ohio
George Wallace
Wallace
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New York
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
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Arizona
Morris Udall
Jackson
Church
Hubert Humphrey
Carter Sees Confidence in Broad Delegates for Nomination
National Carter, after meeting Democratic leaders, expresses strong belief in a first ballot victory. He cites a conservative AP survey and reports about 800 delegates secured, with Carter leading in committed delegates except North Dakota. Brown, Udall, Jackson, Church, and Humphrey hold varied delegate counts.
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New Hampshire
EPA attacks Rasmussen nuclear risk study in major review
The EPA concludes a severe reactor accident could kill 66 000 to 330 000 delayed cancer deaths over 20 to 30 years, far above NRC estimates. It cites higher long term impacts while noting immediate deaths remain uncertain. The Rasmussen panel, led by MIT professor Norman C. Rasmussen, faced earlier criticisms before final revisions last October.
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Bomb blasts in Manhattan and Bronx blamed on militant groups
Three explosions within just over two hours caused minor damage to a Chase Manhattan branch the Pan Am building and the Bronx police station rear. No injuries were reported. FALN claimed responsibility for the Manhattan and South Bronx blasts. SOIL also claimed Pan Am bombing.
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Save Our Israel Land
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Iraq
Israel
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Mass. state workers end first nationwide walkout after three days
Massachusetts workers halt unpaid strike citing money and harsh working conditions. Union sources say talks paused over pay and repeated sign in out rules seen as petty and degrading. Public services resumed as coalition representing 530,000 state employees avoided potential $200 daily fines.
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Alance
Egal
Johnson hints Castro linked to Kennedy murder
Senate inquiry notes Lyndon B. Johnson hinted Castro was connected to President Kennedy's assassination. ABC reporter Howard K. Smith recalled Johnson saying Kennedy aimed at Castro, but Castro struck first. Smith kept notes. officials say new leads may emerge from fresh testimony.
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Schweiker
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Warren Commission
Pennsylvania
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CLA
FBI
Ford's busing bill faces slim Senate prospects
President Ford urged limiting desegregation busing to five years and cases of illegal discrimination. Senators Dole Hruska and Eastland signaled tough odds for passage while House action remained uncertain. The civil rights bloc weighed the plan as key members withheld comment pending study.
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Nebraska
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D-Miss
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House
Congress
Flights to Canada Halted by Disputes
American Airlines and Eastern Airlines suspended flights to Canada amid a dispute over bilingual air traffic control rules. The U S Air Line Pilots Association barred flights into Canada after midnight, while Canadian pilots went on strike, citing safety concerns in Quebec.
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F14 Tomcat Grounded After Two Californian Crashes
The Navy grounded the F14 Tomcat after two crashes near Miramar Naval Air Station south of San Diego killed four fliers. Ninety six Tomcats remain idle at Miramar, Virginia Beach, and in the Mediterranean as investigators seek cause.
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