Coconino County Fair Opens at Ft Tuthill in 1976
The 1976 Coconino County Fair began this morning at Ft. Tuthill and runs through Sunday. Highlights include sky diving demonstrations, the Miss Coconino County Pageant with eight contestants, and midway shows by the 108th Army Band featuring big band era music. Eight contestants vie for Miss Coconino County with events in swim wear, formal wear, talent, and judges’ interviews. The 4-H livestock auction starts at 7 p.m. today along with exhibits and demonstrations.
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Mrs Dole May Quit FTC Post
Kansas City May 1965 AP Senator Robert Dale involvement hints his wife Elizabeth Hanford Dole may resign from the Federal Trade Commission amid her nomination as Republican vice presidential candidate. The FTC appointee has served since 1973, with a seven year term. A government lawyer notes no conflict if both roles run concurrently.
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Consumer Prices Rise Again Across July
Washington reports consumer prices increased by about half a percentage point in July marking a second straight monthly rise. Gasoline medical care and transportation surged while food costs rose modestly as annual inflation neared 6.2 percent. Real earnings edged up slightly after inflation adjustment, and the dollar value of the market basket climbed from 100 to 172.
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Hurricane Watch Issued for Atlantic Coast as Heihe Nears
Tropical storm Heihe moves toward the Atlantic, prompting a hurricane watch from Jacksonville Florida to Cape Hatteras North Carolina. Forecaster Neil Frank says winds could near hurricane strength before landfall with rough seas and beach erosion forecast along the coast. At noon EDT Heihe centered near 31.3 N 80.0 W about 100 miles east of Brunswick Georgia, moving north at 16 mph. Small craft warnings and gale alerts cover the region from Jacksonville to Virginia Beach.
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South Africans Clash Leaves Dozens Dead in Riots
In Port Elizabeth three days of anti government rioting in black townships turned deadly with at least 19 confirmed deaths and many more feared. Police say most fatalities resulted from gunfire and knife or vehicle attacks as authorities arrest suspected leaders under the Internal Security Act.
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U S Jet Fighters Sent to S Korea
The United States sent two squadrons of jet fighters to South Korea as two American officers killed by North Korean guards in Panmunjom were flown home. Washington labeled the move a precautionary warning, with F4 Phantom jets from Okinawa and fighters from Mountain Home AFB Idaho joining the reinforcement. Secretary Kissinger cited precautionary measures while guaranteeing protection of personnel.
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Ford and Dole launch Middle America ticket campaign
In Kansas City Missouri the Ford Dole ticket seeks unity after a divided GOP convention and calls for debates with Jimmy Carter. Ford urges reform of vice presidential selection and champions direct issue debates while Mondale’s stance remains uncommented. Reagan’s speech frames the party’s path forward as delegates applaud and plan unified effort for Ford Dole.
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