Ohioans Back Carter Supporters Share Early Involvement
Kathryn and Loren Curtis of Loudonville Ohio join the Carter effort early praising his Georgia trade push and responsive leadership. The couple campaigned, publicized meetings and hosted campaign staff, with Kathryn serving full time since January. They recall a novice’s leap into politics and the relief of Carter's momentum.
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Atlanta
Carter
Georgia
Jaycees
Loren
Rohr-Flexible Bus Co
Loudonville
Ohio
Kay
Kathryn
Mrs. Curtis
Jimmy Carter
Carter Wins Unified Democratic Nominations At 1976 Convention
New York UPI reports Jimmy Carter moving toward the Democratic presidential nomination as the party gathers at Madison Square Garden. Delegates cheer while Rep. Barbara Jordan and Sen. John Glenn urge unity against racism and rally support for a new patriotism. Carter nears two thirds of votes and weighs vice presidential options with Rep. Peter Rodino as a key nominee speaker.
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UPI
Jimmy Carter
Madison Square Garden
Robert S. Strauss
Barbara Jordan
D.-Tex
John Glenn
Ohio
Congress
South
Carter
Americana
Georgia
Television In Review Brings Conventions To Life On Screen
UPI observes how NBC CBS and ABC cover the Democratic convention from Madison Square Garden with multiple live feeds mini cams and in booth editing. Barbara Jordan’s keynote sparks talk of a Carter ticket while networks deploy over 1500 staffers and CBS NBC and ABC weigh what to show as delegates cheer or chatter. The NBC control room cameras capture Abe Beame as he speaks and viewers glimpse a beehive-haired delegate snacking while the networks manage hype and coverage logistics for a forthcoming Republican gathering in Kansas City.
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ABC
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Big Brothers
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Hubert Humphrey
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Ohio
Barbara Jordan
Texas
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Jordan
Jimmy Carter
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Mondale
Muskie
Church
Stevenson
Udall
New York Telephone Co
34Th
42Nd Sts
Kansas City
Elton John
Delegate Quits Lifeguard Job for National Convention
Camille Leugers, an 18 year old elected Carter delegate from Ohio, quit her city lifeguard job to attend the Democratic National Convention in New York. After city officials barred her from attending due to partisan politics, she left town and then took a summer job offer from real estate agent John L. Tranter to support herself while at the convention.
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UPI
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Ohio
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