Television Coverage and Voter Influence Debate
UPI reports on The Unseeing Eye authors Thomas Patterson and Robert McClure arguing viewers are not swayed by television theatrics. They contend networks underrate policy discussion and overemphasize horse race aspects in presidential campaigns.
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Social Security widow fraud questioned by reader
Dear Abby notes a mother worried that her daughter claimed widow benefits from a deceased man after a separation and living with him. The columnist explains SS requires birth certificates for children and a marriage certificate, and suggests the daughter forged documents. If fraud is suspected the SS office investigates and may pursue action.
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Television Highlights and Late Movie Schedule
An evening TV grid lists 8:00 P M Olympic Games telecast with events from archery to wrestling and daily Montreal decisions. 9:00 P M features Perilous Voyage on channel 3 13 starring Parks Tolan Grant and Shatner. 11:30 P M shows The Tonight Show and Olympic telecast repeats. Movies include The Daring Doberman on channel 11 and Road To Glory from 1936. Absent are details on eligibility or local ads.
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Democratic Convention 1976 Shows Unity Over Fear of Conflict
Arnold Sawislak argues the Madison Square Garden gathering was civil not because the party s ideas cooled but because factions accepted defeat and Carter steered conflicts through shaping the platform and rules. Delegates sought victory over internal battles, yielding a calm convention with no riots or walkouts.
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