Carter greets backer harassed after 7000 mile walk to Plains
President Carter met with Travis Britt and his family in the Oval Office after Britt, a Maryland to Georgia walker for Carter, faced vandalism and taunts from black youths and others. Carter praised Britt, invited them to visit the White House, and offered reassurance to the Britt boys.
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Assassination probe budget barely passes
The House approves a 25 million dollar budget for the assassinations committee by a tight 213 to 192 vote, amid concerns the probe could harm integrity. Rep. Bauman warns of titillating uncorroborated testimony about oil men and JFK, while Rep. Devine says focus shifts to Kennedy and King cases.
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Mondale apologizes to Ford for criticism in aides remarks
Vice President Mondale apologized for criticizing Gerald Ford last week and told reporters the remark was inappropriate. He said Carter administration timing for voter registration reform could delay the bill to avoid disrupting 1978 elections and cautioned that failing to advance measures toward majority rule in southern Africa could worsen civil war and instability.
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