Latest Delegate Count For Presidential Contenders
UPI tabulates delegate counts for the GOP and Democratic races. Republicans Ford leads with 1,066, Reagan 908, 97 uncommitted, total chosen 2,164, 98 to go, 1,130 needed. Democrats Carter Udall 333, Jackson 147, Humphrey 63, Wallace 43, Church 38, Morris 8, McCormack 0, Stokes 0, uncommitted 372, total chosen 3,008, 9 yet to be chosen, 1,305 needed. North Dakota Connecticut and Utah have not yet chosen delegates.
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Carter Names Muskie Qualified for VP Role
In Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter called Edmund Muskie completely qualified for the vice presidency after a several hour meeting. He said he will not choose a running mate for at least another week and will interview other senators before finalizing his decision at the Democratic National Convention. Muskie stressed he wants duties beyond a chair and noted a strong rapport with Carter.
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Big State Governors Favor Welfare Reform
Governors of eastern industrial states at the National Governors Conference applauded proposed welfare reforms for a federally funded guaranteed annual income for the poor. Smaller states warned reforms would give more federal control. President Carter was to meet with Democratic governors. a small protest by women’s rights demonstrators occurred outside. A Harris poll highlighted trust in state over federal government.
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Sunset Laws Backed By Panel At Governors Meeting
A standing committee of the National Governors Conference endorsed sunset legislation to terminate ineffective federal programs. Governor Lucey said it responds to public dissatisfaction with the federal government, with a two thirds ratification path in Congress. Proposals aim to coordinate welfare programs while holding federal costs to $3-$5 billion for reform.
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Ford Welcomes New Citizens To America's Third Century
President Ford addressed 105 new citizens at Monticello noting the nation’s third century faces a danger from conformity. He praised American diversity and individual freedom, urging protection of cultural, ethnic, religious, and racial differences as vital to the country’s future. About 5,500 spectators observed the naturalization ceremony.
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Copy of Declaration Sent to Washington and New England
Dateline 1776 Philadelphia reports John Hancock sent a copy of the Declaration of Independence to Gen. Washington. Other copies and a covering letter were sent to New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island authorities to inform the people.
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Land Baron Ambushed in Amazon Region by Jungle Pioneers
Wealthy American rancher John Weaver Davis 55 was shot and seriously wounded along with his son Michael Bruce Davis 20 in an ambush on a 300000 acre lumber ranch 150 miles south of Belem. Two Brazilian guards were killed and another son John Mallory Davis 32 died. Police say 20 to 60 armed men carried out the attack, ending a long land dispute with settlers who occupied Davis property since 1974.
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Italians Elect Communist To Preside Over Deputies
Ingrao, a Communist lawyer, was chosen as president of Italy's Chamber of Deputies with 488 votes amid abstentions and spoiled ballots. Fanfani, a Christian Democrat, was elected Senate president. The pair marks a landmark compromise after elections where Communists gained ground and CD clung to plurality. Negotiations on forming the next government were expected to begin soon.
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Saltsman Seeks Walton County Commissioner Position
Dick Saltsman, 56, lifelong Walton County resident and retired businessman from Paint and Santa Rosa Beach, announces intent to seek County Commissioner District 5 in the Democratic primary. He denounces state control over tax and budget policies and criticizes state legislature for road tax control, urging locals to fight what he calls excessive state dictation.
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Queen Elizabeth II to visit U S for Independence celebration
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive in Philadelphia aboard Britannia after flying from London to Bermuda for a seven day tour. The visit honors the United States’ 200th independence anniversary with ceremonies in Philadelphia Washington and New York and includes a bell dedication at the Visitors Center and a luncheon aboard Britannia for Philadelphia leaders.
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Congress Delivers Record Output Amid Sex Scandals
Democratic leaders say Congress produced more legislation in three weeks than in any similar period. Senate and House hours totaled 159 and 123 respectively as 13 appropriation bills moved toward law, with $260 billion in measures advancing despite ongoing unemployment politics.
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Bombers' Cache Found in Maine
FBI agents in Portland Maine uncovered 58 dynamite sticks 600 blasting caps and timing devices linked to bombings across Maine Massachusetts and New England. One suspect Richard J Picariello 27 Portland an ex convict member of SCAR faces charges as others sought.
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Madras booze killer claims 34 lives in 48 hours
In Madras a deadly bootleg drink has killed 34 people and hospitals treat nearly 100 others since Sunday. Officials warn many survivors may lose sight as the tragedy unfolds in one of India's worst drinking cases in years.
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