Carter Reagan Ford era viewed through party power and public will
The piece analyzes how Jimmy Carter challenged the establishment, winning key primaries, while Ford benefited from incumbency and party unity despite Reagan leading in votes. It notes Ford’s strong speech, Carter’s preparation, and comments on polls, platform battles, and shifting voter registration reflecting voter disaffection with both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ritter
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Reagan
Primary election drive urges voter turnout this September
The piece urges voters to research county and state races ahead of the September 7 primary. It notes many offices will be decided in the primary as only party members run and cites a strong turnout earlier this year in town council elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Wall Street Journal
Congress
Apple Barrel Town Marshal Faces a Week of Mishaps
The Apple Barrel Town Marshal Forey Hinderliter had a rough week. His dog went missing and was bailed out of the pound after an encounter with Humane Officer Mac Leeds. A speeding stop ended with a jammed siren and the marshal detoured to Houston Mesa Road to fix it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forey Hinderliter
Mac Leeds
Houston Mesa Road
Special thanks from Payson and Grant Wright family
A Payson reader thanks three young men who aided a stranded motorist on Highway 87 near Mesa and Payson after a flat tire incident. The Wright family expresses gratitude for sympathy and kindness during Grant Wright’s illness and after his death.
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Highway 87
Mesa
Payson
Roy F. Bell
Grant Wright
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Hans Schaerer
John Ebner
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Roundup Printing and Publishing, Inc
Payson North
P.O
Apple
Mrs
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