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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
8
After days of clashes between Ford and Reagan supporters, South Carolina moves to unite behind Ford. The delegation backed Ford 1,187 to 1,070 for Reagan as Gov. Edwards urged unanimous nomination and Thurmond pressed for a Ford ticket with Reagan as VP option.
Ronald Reagan says he will not accept a vice presidential nomination but won t rule out a convention draft. He rejects being Ford s running mate but plans to resume his newspaper column radio commentaries and public speaking tours. The FCC lifted a ban on telecasting his old films as he returns to public life with Ford s victory.
In Kansas City Senator Strom Thurmond says he acts as peacemaker to keep the GOP united after the national convention. He aims to foster unity so the party can rally behind the Republican candidate in November.
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