Democratic hopefuls weigh party draft for 1976 race
Washington AP reports four potential Democratic candidates are courting added support as the 1976 race nears. Sensing rising interest, figures like Sargent Shriver, Walter Mondale, and others discuss mounting pressure and the possibility of a formal draft movement to boost their presidential bids.
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Washington
Paris
Amt
Iheke Democrats
Geng
Demotralic
Sargent Skover
Sens Huber
H Humphres
Minn
Bayhle Ind
Edmund S Muskie
Maite
Humphres
Waverly
National spotlight on candidate field in party turmoil
A party official notes broad dissatisfaction with declared candidates and concerns over an overcrowded field. An aide cites fear of duplicative candidacy and uncertainty as potential contenders like George C Wallace and others draw attention while others keep plans private.
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George C Wallace
California doctors end work stoppage Monday
Hundreds of striking California doctors will return to work Monday after a monthlong walkout that halted most nonemergency care. They will resume practice as a state insured pool begins writing malpractice insurance at lower rates, with reforms to follow in a special legislative session.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Seymour Wallace
California Society of Anesthesiologists
San Francisco Bay Area
Argonaut Insurance Co
Joe Boyle
California Medical Association
Chico
Wesley Kinder
Wallace
Boyle
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Unspent federal aid prompts request to roll over funds
The AP reports that $135 million of $535 million in Basic Educational Opportunity Grants remained unused in 1974 75, with lawmakers urged to roll over the funds for the fall. About 600 000 students received grants this year though 100 000 eligible students did not participate, potentially exhausting all funds. Eligibility hinges on a complex family income index and other factors.
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Washington
U.S. Office of Education
Diane Sedicum
Office of Education
Congress
Leading indicators jump signals economy rebound
The Commerce Department reports its leading indicators index rose 4.2 percent in April, the sharpest gain on record, with March up 1 percent, reversing 11 months of decline and suggesting the recession may be near ending. Economists note two consecutive monthly gains, with three months needed to confirm a trend.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
James L. Pate
Kallinger Jury Selections Continue in Harrisburg Trial
In Harrisburg the Kallinger trial advances as six jurors are seated while 43 are rejected. Opening sessions saw two jurors chosen Tuesday with four more added Wednesday amid extensive individual questioning. Both sides hold two peremptory challenges and must justify others with judge approval.
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Harrisburg. Pa
Joseph Kallinger
Harrisburg
Kallinger
Farmers plant record corn crop ahead of schedule
Washington AP reports farmers are wrapping up 1975 corn planting early, aiming for a record harvest. By May 2 about 9 percent of needed corn acreage had been planted, well above last year’s pace, with progress across Iowa Indiana Kansas Nebraska and other states ahead of 1974. Weather and early planting suggest strong yields and a possible breakthrough beyond 1.5 billion bushels.
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Washington
Unis
Agriculture Department
Cera
Une
Iowa
Nebraska
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