Ford Chooses Dole as VP Candidate for 1976 Ticket
President Ford named Sen. Robert J. Dole of Kansas as his running mate at a news conference after clinching the GOP nomination. Reagan supporters voiced disappointment but Ford said Reagan endorsed the pick. Dole, a longtime Kansas legislator turned congressman and senator, addressed the convention with a tough critique of the Democratic platform. Carter, Ford’s opponent, welcomed the unity. Ford vowed to campaign hard with Reagan’s backing while facing California delegates split on the draft for Reagan or another candidate.
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Embargo Demand At Nonaligned Summit Over South Africa
The nonaligned summit urged an oil embargo on France and Israel for supplying arms to South Africa and pressed the UN to impose a mandatory arms embargo. It also urged oil producers to cut petroleum despite Security Council action, while Kaunda called for increased armed support for southern Africa and solicited aid in arms, transport, food, medical facilities, and personnel. Cuba's involvement in Angola was noted as influencing stance.
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Lakers Name Jerry West As New Coach
Los Angeles Lakers appoint Jerry West, 38, their former star, as coach. West led the franchise to an NBA title and 14 straight playoff appearances, with the team winning the 1972 championship before his feud with the owner.
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White Night tamb at Coconino Fair spruces up for Friday start
The 1978 Coconino County Fair opens Friday at Ft Tuthill with a ribbon cutting ceremony. White Night and January Sturgill oversee the tamb, entering the fat lamb contest, plus a 4-H livestock auction at 7 p.m. The event is at the Fairgrounds as Peter Schwepker credits the scene.
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Summit Faces Forest Service Offer On San Francisco Peaks Land
The Forest Service offered Summit Properties a price based on its own appraisal for land at the western base of the San Francisco Peaks, the site once proposed for a ski village. Summit rejected the price earlier. negotiations continue next week with Summit President Bruce Leadbetter and Forest Service officials including Richard Harris.
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Corporate Profits Growth Slows In Q2
Washington reports that after tax corporate profits rose at an annual rate of 1.4 billion in April to June, reaching 81.1 billion, a slower pace than Q1's 5.6 billion gain. Profits were 32.9 percent above a year earlier, down from 37.2 percent growth, as revised data show slightly slower output growth and higher inflation for the quarter.
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