Anderson Target Appeals to Disaffected Voters in Pa Primary
Pennsylvania results show large numbers of unhappy Democrats and Republicans, signaling potential for an independent bid by Rep. John B. Anderson. Carter and Reagan lead in nominations but discontent could push voters toward a third option, with Iran and economy shaping November choices. Anderson could mobilize voters otherwise unlikely to vote.
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Census work faces skeptical households and noncooperation
Census takers traverse the nation amid reluctance and discontent as forms aim to capture accurate population data. Despite rules permitting fines up to $100 for refusal, the goal remains to provide essential information for apportionment, grants, and planning. Residents are urged to cooperate for the country’s benefit.
U S Push to Withdraw From Europe Sparks Debate
Washington debate centers on a secret Defense Department report by Adm Henry Train and Robert Ellsworth urging drastic NATO cutbacks and a potential almost total U S pullout from Europe. They argue Europe cannot be trusted to defend itself and call for an autonomous European deterrent while preserving a small U S force and rapid backup in case of a Soviet attack.
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Liddy and Agnew remind us of dirty politics in 1980
The piece recalls Gordon Liddy and Spiro Agnew as warnings about political corruption. It notes Liddy’s Watergate memoir and Agnew’s resignation under pressure, contrasting their era with current campaigns. It highlights campaigns’ civility within the GOP and harsher rhetoric from Democrats, linking power to excess.
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Kremlin weighs Castro successor amid Cuban unrest
Moscow reviews Castro's leadership as Cuba faces an economic slump and mass Cuban asylum at the Peruvian Embassy in Havana. State Department sources say the Soviet Presidium ponders replacing Fidel with a more controllable figure while Cuba seeks Russian aid and troops for African conflicts.
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Conservatives Target Five Liberal Senators In 1980 Campaign
The National Conservative Political Action Committee launches Target BC a financed effort to defeat five liberal senators Alan Cranston Birch Bayh John Culver Frank Church and George McGovern in the spring races. The drive aims to educate voters and purge the Senate of liberal Democrats with ads and coordinated fundraising signaling a broader conservative push in electoral politics.
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