Donors Mirror Paths of Ford Reagan Carter Campaigns
A NEA analysis contrasts major donors to Ford, Reagan, and Carter, noting Ford’s funders skew to executives and housewives with many retirees, while Reagan draws engineers and technicians and Carter draws lawyers, editors, and broadcasters. It cites PACs funding Ford and broader donor ranges, and suggests real estate ties influence giving patterns while bureaucrats show mixed donor support.
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Washington
Nea
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Carter
American Bankers
Gas
American Insurance Mens
Hawaiian Telephone
Good Government
Standard Oil
Indiana
Lockheed
Central Soya
Burlington
Carpet and Blug
Chevron
Petroleum
Olin
Union Carbide
East Ohio Gas
Nixon
Mr. Ford
Editorial on TV drug ads and youth drug use
Discussion of NBC studies finding TV drug advertising does not increase illicit drug use among teens. some data even suggest reduced illicit use with higher ad exposure. Also notes rising total personal taxes in 1975 with shifts among federal, state, and local taxes. The Conference Board commentary is cited.
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NBC
Public Opinion Quarterly
Columbia University Press
Conference Board
Waiting for housing boom proves a long, muted prelude
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff notes the housing boom forecast remains distant despite lower rates and rising incomes. Citibank cites about five million more families since 1970 as future demand, but high prices and stringent financing dampen buyers and delay a surge in activity.
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John Cunniff
New York
Citibank
Hot water and detergents in dish cleaning debate
Washington AP report notes hot water accelerates cleaning and reduces phosphate use by about half when water is softened. Dr G H Watrous Jr of Penn State at an International Water Quality Symposium says raise water temperature by five degrees Fahrenheit above fat melting point but avoid scorching protein soils.
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Washington
G. H. Watrous, Jr
International Water Quality Symposium
Watrous
Food Science
Pennsylvania State University
The
Water Quality Association
July 13 History Highlights Across Centuries
On this July 13 there are notable events from 1863 rioting in New York City during the Civil War draft, to 1960 JFK nomination at the Los Angeles Democratic National Convention. Other items recall the 1787 Northwest Ordinance, Greek victory at Thermopylae Pass, the end of the Russo Turkish War, the R34 airship Atlantic crossing, and 1974 Watergate reform proposals. Birthdays note broadcaster Dave Garroway turning 63. A thought for today cautions against premature conclusions. Bicentennial note mentions a Declaration copy arriving in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Associated Press
New York City
Congress
Northwest Territory
Thermopylae Pass
Greece
Morocco
Hassan
Cape Canaveral
Soviet Union
Dave Garroway
Providence, RI
Know your Lawmakers Representatives Washington Senators
A reader guide lists U S lawmakers for Texas and Washington with districts and contact offices. It names Senators John Tower and Lloyd Bentsen Jr in Washington and Representatives Richard C White Bob Krueger with district offices in El Paso Odessa Del Rio New Braunfels San Antonio and details for Texas state offices in Austin including Pete Snelson Dick Slack M L Brockette and Woodrow Bean who represents Pecos with a Pecos address.
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Washington
John Tower
Senate
D.C
Lloyd Bentsen Jr
Richard C. White
Rayburn
el Paso
Odessa
Bob Krueger
Cannon
House
del Rio
New Braunfels
San Angelo
San Antonio
Austin
W.E
Pete’’ Snelson
Capital Building
Texas
Dick Slack
Pecos
5Th & Cypress
State Board of Education
M.L. Brockette
Texas Education Agency
E. 11Th St
Woodrow W. Bean
Origins of Lynch Law and Lynchings in Revolutionary Era
The term lynch law and the word lynching originated during the American Revolution from a Virginia extralegal court led by Charles Lynch, a justice of the peace, which issued punishments like whippings. The World Almanac notes that in the 19th century the term came to denote capital punishment.
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Charles Lynch
Virginia
The
World Almanac
Carter and Brown clash with backroom Democrats at convention
In New York, Jimmy Carter and Jerry Brown dominate the Democratic convention as veteran insiders question their piety and tactics. Sources describe Carter pressing votes, Brown touting a poverty-minded reform blend while courting liberals and conservatives. McGovern recalls bitter paths to Miami and the lost chance for party healing.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
New York
Jimmy Carter
California
Jerry Brown
Carter
Sacramento
Brown
Jimmy
Jerry
Pat Brown
Madison Square Garden
George McGovern
D.S.D
Jimmy) Carter
McGovern
Miami
Democratic Party
Ed Muskie
D.-Me
Muskie
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Gor the
Mre
World Eadership
By Gill Fox
Wilkens
Haaship
Merry
O’ferrall Pauly
Texas Press Association Unite,gaee
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