Carter Could Blow It in California Convention Drama
The Brown campaign hints Carter may falter in the political theater as Carter eyes the nomination. Brown allies cite television time for Brown to thank supporters and signal power later. Carter faces internal quarrels and demoralization in California and elsewhere, with a real chance of a misstep that could alter the race.
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United States
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Real Jimmy Carter promoted liberal platform in letter
A letter to the editor accuses Jimmy Carter of abandoning small government for liberal policies. It criticizes his stance on economic planning decriminalization of marijuana price controls gun control and national health insurance. The piece cites costs to government and warns of stock market risk and changes to welfare and defense spending.
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England
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White House
Revisions Redefine 1975 Economic Strength And Inflation
AP analyst John Cunniff notes large revisions to late 1975 government statistics. GNP deflator inflation shifts from 5 to 7.1 percent, and third-quarter growth jumps were revised up then later trimmed. Retail sales, leading indicators, profits also revised, altering perceived recovery.
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John Cunniff
New York
Commerce Department
Ford
CIA reports Mexico holds huge oil reserves
A top secret CIA memo claims Mexico could have as much as 75 billion barrels of oil, boosting its position among world powers though officials and PEMEX dispute the figure. The article notes Tabasco and Chiapas fields and contrasts with PEMEX estimates of 12 to 14 billion barrels.
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Beirut
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Jeff Bingham
Jake Garn
Utah
Soviet Union
Natasha Sokoloff
Flora
Kiev
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Time Is Now for a Woman President Opinion
Miami columnist urges a female candidate to finally lead the United States. The piece mocks male politicians, imagines a decisive woman leader, and ends with a playful plea that the country wants its mommy.
Helmet edict battle shows Big Government clash
Washington column argues the 1967 helmet mandate under Section 402 tramples states rights and personal liberty, faced court challenges, and was overturned only after nine years. It credits conservatives Jesse Helms and Stewart McKinney with securing the amendment banning the federal helmet requirement.
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Washington
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D-Conn
Today in History highlights and notable anniversaries
On June 29 1946 British forces arrested over 2700 Jews in Palestine to curb alleged terrorism. Rubens born 1577. Tahiti placed under French control 1880. Paderewski dies 1941 in New York. U.S. lands in New Guinea 1943. Trieste fighting erupts 1946. Hanoi Haiphong bombed 1966. British seamen end 45 day strike. 1972 Democratic Convention site chosen Miami Beach. Senators visit Moscow in 197?
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Fla
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