Connally Faces GOP Heartland Test For 1980 Bid
In examining John Connally’s 1980 presidential bid, Arnold Sawislak notes that New Hampshire and other heartland states challenge his cross party roots. Connally must win over traditional Republicans wary of his Democratic past and Nixon era ties while overcoming questions about corruption charges and broad GOP backing. The piece cites Reagan’s party switch as a contrast and highlights doubts about Connally’s appeal beyond Texas Washington and New England.
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John Connally
New Hampshire
Texas
Washington
Concord
Keene
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Peoria
Connally
Ronald Reagan
GOP National Committee
Richard Nixon
Spiro Agnew
Melvin Laird
Nixon
Gerald Ford
Ford
Baker Is The GOP Favorite
Easton Maryland United Press International reports Sen. Howard Baker has emerged as the Republican establishment favorite for president. At a leadership conference Baker backed a tough SALT stance against Carter, while Senators and Representatives debated among potential rivals. Baker’s coalition support grew despite past clashes over Panama Canal treaties. Seven freshman GOP senators at a dinner named Baker as a preferred alternative to Reagan, signaling continued momentum for Baker from the Senate floor.
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Washington
Tennessee
Baker
Carter
Africa
Tidewater
Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Kansas
John Chaffee
Rhode Island
Millicent Fenwick
New Jersey
Senate
New Hampshire
Howard Baker
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Puzzle fragment across clues mix with names and hints
A scrambled crossword style entry lists across clues with partial words and foreign name fragments. It includes batman gar salad green praise Newman Johnson of comec Italian boy s na poppycc gentle lamb Het consecrat Venezuela copper center forest gia rabbit s té Buddhist saint condition sorority member Prophet Hartebet Fright See-saw name L A athl Wrath Laundry worker French More ethereal Heraldic wreath In a queer way st ete PROW RV
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Batman Gar
Newman
Johnson of Comec
Gentle Lamb
Het
Venezuela
Copper Center
Forest Gia
Condition
Prophet
Hartebet
L.A. Athl
Wrath
Heraldic Wreath
Dear Abby advice on money worries and personal choices
A reader asks if her boyfriend should pay for vacations and babysitting, noting his stinginess despite wealth. Abby suggests he may be testing commitment, and if they part, no obligations remain. The column also covers breastfeeding decisions, addressing wedding invitations for cohabiting couples, and a gay disclosure tip with Abby’s wedding booklet offer.
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Abby
Gary
Mary Jones
John Brown
Leg Return Sparks Lighthearted Fashion Debate
The February Forum Magazine notes a comeback for female legs, sparking humor about fashion shifts and who benefits while waists fade. The piece links the trend to disco dancing and the ongoing male chin appeal, and ends with local publication details.
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Washington
UPI
Forum Magazine
Forum
John Travolta
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