Bloody-Nose Politics Falls Short in Missouri Delegates Fight
In Springfield Missouri Ford suffered a humiliating rebuff as Reagan deked past Ford attempts to unseat Reagan delegates. The clashes exposed organizational flaws and foiled last minute raids aimed at altering the Missouri convention outcome.
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Ford
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Missouri
National Ford
National Convention
Abdul Ben Adhem
Kansas City
Reagan
Stuart Spencer
President Ford Committee
PFC
Christopher
Kit) Bond
Spencer
Gene McNary
Bond
White House
McNary
St. Louis
Missouri Pfc
Ozarks
Wayne Millsaps
Drury Inn
National
John Sears
Sears
Time Out for Government as 1976 Campaign Eases Policy Pace
A columnist predicts a slower government pace during the 1976 election year with Congress and the presidency focused on reelection. The piece notes conventions, midterm dynamics, and a possible Supreme Court death penalty ruling. It argues the era of active legislation may be on hold while international tensions and economic concerns loom.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Ford
Puerto Rico
Middle East
Syria
Lebanon
Congress
Washington
Vinegar Plant Plans Stir Winchester Neighborhood Debate
A letter from Lyle Flaherty of the Winchester Citizens’ Association criticizes the City Council for permitting vinegar plants in nine M-1 districts, detailing areas at risk from odor and urging residents to speak up. The writer also seeks information on the Morford family tied to a late 1960s estate auction as part of a Bicentennial family history project.
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Winchester
Winchester Citizens’ Association
M-1
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N. Kent Street
B and O
George Washington Hotel
Parkway
Shawnee District
Bellview Avenue
Barr Avenue
Williamsburg Heights
Pennsylvania Avenue
Morningside Drive
Fairmont Avenue
N. Loudoun Street
Planning Commission
John Morford
Morford
Virginia
The Graduates Reach Out Into A Changing World
A thousand area high school seniors earned diplomas as they prepare for college or work. The piece urges continued parental guidance and community support, noting a hopeful yet unsettled economy and a future shaped by hard work and adaptability.
Reagan gains momentum after California primary rout
Ford suffers a decisive California loss losing 167 delegates while Reagan amasses about 1.5 million votes. The race continues with nearly 400 undecided delegates as both men clash over strategy and potential ticket choices ahead of the Kansas City convention.
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Ford
California
Ronald Reagan
Ohio
New Jersey
Reagan
Kansas City
Rhodesia
Delaware
Minnesota
Connecticut
Montana
North Dakota
Utah
New Mexico
Colorado
Spokane
Dan Evans
Jimmy Carter
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Carter
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Victor
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