Democrats push platform for orderly start to health care and jobs
At the Democratic National Convention, delegates back a platform advocating federal health insurance, a guaranteed minimum income, and unemployment reduction to 3 percent within four years. The document, balancing labor and civil rights, calls for Hatch Act easing, school desegregation via busing, and heavy emphasis on economic stabilization while warning costs must be managed.
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Barbara Jordan steals the show at 37th Democratic convention
Barbara Jordan drew a standing ovation as she became the first black keynote at a national political convention. The Houston congresswoman energized delegates with calls for national unity and accountable public service while shunning attacks on Nixon.
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George Wallace ends final bid for the White House
In New York George Wallace ends his fourth and final bid for the presidency. He tells about 130 delegates that Carter should be the ticket’s second choice while Wallace remains their first, acknowledging his wheelchair as a key factor in the campaign’s demise and urging continued support.
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U S defends Israel rescue of hostages at Entebbe
The United States defended Israel's rescue of hijacked hostages at Entebbe airport in Uganda. Ambassador Scranton urged UN Security Council members to unite against hijacking and international terrorism and urged extradition for those involved. He praised Israel's mission as a bold, historic response to terrorism and urged action to prevent future crimes.
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Jurors hear Emily Harris recount life on the run with Hearst
Los Angeles AP report describes Emily Harris telling jurors about life on the run with Patricia Hearst during a period of danger and near death. Harris, testifying as cocounsel for her husband William, says Hearst fired two automatic guns at Mel's Sporting Goods during their escape. She portrays Hearst as not fully revolutionary or versed in weapons, while maintaining the couple did not fire first. Hearst faces separate trial after a San Francisco bank robbery conviction.
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Soviet plan urged action to aid Palestinian and Lebanese allies
Beirut radio quoted Moslems claiming the Soviet Union planned urgent action to save Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanon’s leftist Muslims from defeat by Lebanese Christians and Syrian forces. The report named Alexander Soldatov and Kamal Jumblatt, and said Moscow asked Hafez Assad to withdraw Syrian troops and tanks. no confirmation or details followed.
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Ford to join Bird watchers at All Star game
President Ford plans to attend the All Star game tonight with Mark Fidrych on the mound, aiming to draw TV audiences away from the Democratic convention. The White House says the schedule is not intended to counter the convention, while broader political theater unfolds amid changes in senior staff and Olympic diplomacy talks involving Taiwan and Canada relations.
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British diplomat expelled by Uganda
The United Kingdom protests Idi Amin’s expulsion of a Sri Lankan diplomat and family from Uganda amid tensions over the disappearance of a hijack victim Dora Bloch. Britain might retaliate but seeks safety for about 300 Britons in East Africa.
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