President Carter, in a battling partisan mood as he accepted his party's nomination for a second term, declared last night that the 1980 election offered voters "a stark choice" between rival visions of America and vowed. "We are going to beat the Republicans in November."  

MONDALE ON TICKET; Carter, Vowing a Victory, Asserts the Voters Will Face 'Stark Choice' Tribute to Kennedy Senator Joins Carter President Assails Republican Program as 'Fantasy' G.O.P. Tax Plan Derided Mondale Twits Reagan Carter in Fighting Mood

Korvettes Inc., the New York department store chain that has been operating with severe cash problems since its deposits were seized last week by its banks, announced late yesterday that...  

Korvettes Parent in Pact To Settle Retailer's Debt; An Immediate Partial Payment Resumes Use of Credit Cards Korvettes Parent in Pact To Settle Retailer's Debt Chairman Rejoins Company Obtaining Needed Merchandise 

After nine months of fighting, the Democrats slipped briefly into darkness last night, the better to see Jimmy Carter suddenly appear in spotlights, smiling as he came forth to claim his renomination and to beseech the nation to give him a comeback victory in November.  

In the Garden, An Evocation Of 1948 Spirit; Appearance by Kennedy An Evocation of 1948 Spirit Roars for 3 Presidents 'We Want Jimmy' 'Molasses, Yams and Oil' A Dribble of Balloons

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 14 -- The Ronald Reagan the Democrats have unanimously portrayed at their convention in New York as a simplistic, rightwing conservative is not, his aides say, the Ronald Reagan that Jimmy Carter will find himself running against.  

REAGAN WILL STRESS MODERATE POSITIONS; Republican Shunning Conservative Image to Broaden His Appeal Evidence of Change Cited Aides Say the Former Governor Will Shun Conservative Past 'Demagoguery' Laid to Kennedy Heart of 'Reagan Country' 

ATLANTA, Aug. 14--The company that J.B. Fuqua built from a single radio station into an eclectic conglomerate involved in petroleum distribution, sporting goods, lawn equipment  

Fuqua Seeking Big Acquisition; Optimism on Long Term Fuqua Seeking Big Acquisition Managers Well Educated Use of Money Cited 

WHEN last seen at the fadeout of Hal Needham's "Smokey and the Bandit" in 1977, Bandit (Burt Reyn  olds), his trucker buddy, Snowman (Jerry Reed), and Bandit's friend Frog  

The Screen: 'Smokey And Bandit'; Chase Across Dixie 

Oil production in the 48 contiguous states rose in July, compared with July of 1979, according to estimates released yesterday by the American Petroleum Institute.  

Oil Output In U.S. Picking Up; Decontrol Acts As Stimulant, Data Suggest Could Slow Foreign Purchases Oil Output Picking Up In U.S. Decline Slowed All Year How Decontrol Works 

HAL HOLBROOK, playing President Adam Scott in "The Kidnapping of the President," has a First Lady  with a slight foreign accent.  

Film: Fantasy in Capital, 'Kidnapping of President'; And Some Hanky-Panky 

IT is 1970 in Greenwich Village. Willie (Michael Ontkean), who is young, Jewish and ambitious, is a high school teacher who wants to  be a jazz pianist. Phil(Ray Sharkey), who is young, Italian and ambitious, is  

Screen: 'Willie and Phil,' 3 Lives, Sort of Shared; Three's Not a Crowd 

BUSINESS Digest; The Economy Markets Companies International Today's Columns 

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14--P.S.A. Inc., after turning Government deregulation of the airline industry into two years of soaring profits, has encountered a vexing combination of labor problems and market uncertainties that could handicap its strategy for continued growth.  

For P.S.A., a Time of Trouble; Airline Facing Labor Dispute, Softer Market Strike Authorized For P.S.A., A Time Of Trouble 

THE first thing to be said about "Treasures of Ancient Ni  geria" at the Metropolitan Museum is that it is not like any other exhibition of African art that we have seen. It is drawn entirely from  

Met Pays Homage To Ancient Nigeria; Met Pays Homage to Ancient Nigerian Art 

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14--Law enforcement officials said here today that they believed that Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's internal security chief, Gen. Hussein Fardust, had been in the Washington area shortly before the shooting of an Iranian exile leader last month.  

Khomeini Security Chief Reportedly Seen in U.S.; American Accused in Killing High Official Under Shah Iran's Security Chief Said to Make Secret Visit to U.S. 192 Demonstrators Arrested 

A late rally sent the stock market up sharply yesterday with some of the oil and technology issues leading the advance.  

Stocks Post Big Gain in Late Rally; Stocks Post Big Gain in Late Rally 

A few years ago, the executive corps of J. Manheimer Inc., a $20-milliona-year producer of flavoring ingredients in Queens, decided it was time for a foreign adventure. "We didn't really go after foreign sales until then," said Arnold L. Manheimer, vice president and treasurer of the family concern.  

Small Businesses in State Look to Markets Abroad; Small Businesses in State Look to Markets Abroad Recession Hedge Seen $3 Million Korean Order 

Despite the prospect of higher food prices, many economists predict that the rate of inflation will level off at about 10 percent annually this year and most of next year, in sharp contrast to the recent steep increases in the cost of living.  

Inflation Expected to Slow to 10%; Slower Inflation Rate, of 10%, Is Predicted Home and Auto Financing Projection for 1980 A Look at Components Encouraging Factors Production Changes 

WEEKENDER GUIDE; THE WHY OF INVENTIONS RARE SIRK FILMS AT MODERN UPTOWN FUN FOR KIDS TWO BY PHILHARMONIC 

WITH exuberant flair, Lincoln Center has gone alfresco. Its annual Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festi  val, which is going strong this weekend and runs through Sept. 1, is offering  

Free Events for All As Lincoln Center Goes Out of Doors; Lincoln Center Festival A Variety of Dancers

WARSAW, Aug. 14--In an intensification of labor unrest in Poland, 17,000 workers at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk went on strike yesterday and took over the shipyard, dissidents said today.  

Polish Shipyard Reported Seized As Unrest Grows; STRIKES IN POLAND SPREAD TO SHIPYARD 

The Carter-Mondale campaign enters an 82-day general election drive this morning basically well organized, counting on a considerable degree of party unity, but depending for victory on exploiting perceived weaknesses in Ronald Reagan that have not been of much benefit to other opponents of the former Governor of California.  

Carter to Probe Reagan 'Weakness' And Seek Gains From TV Debates; Shift for General Election Carter to Probe 'Weaknesses' of Rival; Reagan to Emphasize Moderate Views President Is Hoping TV Debates Will Be a Vehicle for Success Doubt Over Black Vote Kennedy Role Called 'Helpful' Impact of John Anderson 

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BUSINESS PEOPLE; Oil Barge Executive Stays After Merger Grace Names President For Jewelry, Sport Unit From Civil to Consumers' Rights 

Fiann Paul is a Polish-Icelandic explorer known for his exploits in ocean rowing.

August 15, 1980

Headlines from August 15, 1980

MONDALE ON TICKET; Carter, Vowing a Victory, Asserts the Voters Will Face 'Stark Choice' Tribute to Kennedy Senator Joins Carter President Assails Republican Program as 'Fantasy' G.O.P. Tax Plan Derided Mondale Twits Reagan Carter in Fighting Mood

Korvettes Parent in Pact To Settle Retailer's Debt; An Immediate Partial Payment Resumes Use of Credit Cards Korvettes Parent in Pact To Settle Retailer's Debt Chairman Rejoins Company Obtaining Needed Merchandise

In the Garden, An Evocation Of 1948 Spirit; Appearance by Kennedy An Evocation of 1948 Spirit Roars for 3 Presidents 'We Want Jimmy' 'Molasses, Yams and Oil' A Dribble of Balloons

REAGAN WILL STRESS MODERATE POSITIONS; Republican Shunning Conservative Image to Broaden His Appeal Evidence of Change Cited Aides Say the Former Governor Will Shun Conservative Past 'Demagoguery' Laid to Kennedy Heart of 'Reagan Country'

Fuqua Seeking Big Acquisition; Optimism on Long Term Fuqua Seeking Big Acquisition Managers Well Educated Use of Money Cited

Billboard 200

Emotional Rescue

Hold Out

Glass Houses

Urban Cowboy

The Game

Notable Births

Historical Context for August 15, 1980