Reagan Gains in Tight GOP Delegates Fight
Reagan narrowed Ford's edge in the Republican race as delegates from Montana Idaho and New Mexico plus two Wyoming uncommitted delegates shifted to Reagan, boosting his total to 976 while Ford stood at 1,001. Carter maintains lead for the Democrats with 1,599 committed delegates. 1,505 needed for nomination. Nine GOP delegates remain to be chosen before Kansas City.
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California
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
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Associated Press
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Puerto Rico
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Heagan
GOP
Jeremiah Milbank
Ford urges slowdown in welfare spending
President Ford appeals to U S allies at the Rambouillet style economic summit to curb social welfare expansion that could fuel inflation and a global recession. Officials say the aim is to temper expectations while pursuing a cautious recovery, with Britain and Italy among potential beneficiaries of a supplemental aid program. About 3400 independence supporters gathered outside the Dorado Beach Hotel as the dialogue opened.
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America
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Council of Economic Advisers
Areeispan
Britain
Canada
France
Italy
Japan
West Germany
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Flambouillet
State Department
Helmut Sonnenfeld
Eccat
Rambouillet
Sonnenfelti
Yaly
Fireworks safety tips and new rules outlined by government
Uncle Sam highlights July Fourth fire safety as millions await displays. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of 3,300 July 4 firework injuries in 194, with firecrackers causing most. New rules set a limit on explosive powder and ban high‑temp sparklers and Roman candles, effective Dec 5, 1978, not affecting public displays. A Washington guide for handicapped access is also released.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Consumer Stalrs
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Sa Fawr
Product Safety Commission
Rehabilitation Services Administration
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Washington
Commerce Building
14Th
E Streets
N.W
Information Center
Washington, D.C
Public health officials seek federal aid for swine flu shots
Salt Lake City AP report says county officials and health leaders urge federal funding and possible voluntary donations to cover immunization costs. They warn of liability issues for manufacturers and call for full reimbursement of administering expenses as states brace for the mass vaccination program.
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Salt Lake City
Publicead
J. Brett Lazar
National Association of County Health Officials
Ald
Public Wealth
Fedora Greek
National Association of Counties
Howard County
Tax cut extension expected in Congress this week
Congress rushes a stopgap tax measure to prevent a payroll withholding tax increase as last year’s cuts expire. The bill faces Senate action this week before July Fourth recess and clashes over debt limits and a $32.3 billion weapons procurement package.
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Senate
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Frank Thorny de
New Jersey
Eight killed as Swedish trains collide near Helsingborg
Witnesses at a crash near Helsingborg say eight people were killed and five injured when a north bound passenger train collided with a freight train. The two trains were on a line toward Malmoe and Malmon. All fatalities and injuries were reported in the first two cars of the passenger coach as the wreck tore apart the front section.
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Iowa
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Portugal elects anti Communist new president
Gen Antutin Ramalho Eanes, hero of the anti left coup, won Portugal’s presidency by about a two to one margin in the first direct presidential vote. Turnout reached roughly 75 percent of the 4 million registered voters. Eanes will take office July for five years and backs premier Soares, who seeks a minority government with cross party support.
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Minnesota
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Ilinois
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Ohio
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Lisbon
Portugal
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Communist Party
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Socialist
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Votlee
Preqder
Jose Pinheart de Azeveda
Eanes
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Social Democratic Center
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Pato
Carvalho
Tod 4
Christians capital shelled in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon reports shelling as artillery strikes hit central districts. Reports mention casualties among civilians and damage to infrastructure. International forces and aviation authorities respond amid regional tension and ongoing conflict.
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Lebanon
Bomb killer Brinker captured after maskless arrest at store
Rex Brinker Jr., a convicted bomb slayer who had escaped from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary eight days earlier, was recognized by guard Pearce and lured to safety after entering a Lake Eufaula area store. Brinker, 43, ended a six week manhunt that followed a tenacious prison riot escape in 1973.
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Lake Eufaula
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Agennel Bini
Carter says gods law rules civil authority
Plains AP report details Carter, the Democratic hopeful, asserting Christians must respect civil authorities as ordained by God. He cites a Baptist church news conference after Sunday school lessons and references Romans in discussing obedience and when to resist government. He plans a four day tour visiting Asheville and other cities, stressing that Christians should align with divine will while engaging public officials.
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Tomr
Asheville
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