Connally Attacks Carter In Closing GOP Meeting
Former Texas Democrat now Republican John B. Connally blasted President Carter during the Republican Governors Association gathering at the Mount Washington Hotel. He called Carter’s first nine months “the poorest job of running the country I’ve seen in my lifetime” and criticized foreign and domestic policies, rallying the audience and fueling speculation about a 1980 bid.
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N.H
Stronger Cigarette Warnings Urged Ahead of Ban
Consumer groups urge the FTC to require improved health warnings on cigarette packs and ad content before considering a ban. They propose skull and crossbones style warnings as a deterrent, citing Fishbein's study on smoking hazards and warnings currently in use since 1970.
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Kovens Reveals Idea Behind Marlboro Track Ownership
Kovens tells probation officers it was his idea to hide true ownership of Marlboro Race Track. He says he advised W Dale Hess Harry W Rodgers III and William A Rodgers to register the purchase in street names to shield Gov. Marvin Mandel amid a corruption trial.
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West Virginia
Crime Rate Drops 7 Percent in First Half of Year
FBI figures show the national crime rate fell seven percent in the first half of 1977 with cities like New York Detroit Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago and Boston posting declines. Rape rose eight percent and assaults four percent while Houston jumped 12 percent and larceny led declines.
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