GOP Foes Test Delegate Strength at 1976 RNC
Kansas City AP report on the first major delegate test at the Republican National Convention. Ford trails Reagan by a few votes, with 1127 to 1036 and 96 uncommitted as balloting nears. Key fights include Reagan’s running mate disclosure rule and a Morality in Foreign Policy plank criticizing detente with the Soviet Union.
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Misery Loves Company
Soviet Union
Henry A. Kissinger
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Ford Moves to Within 3 Votes of Nomination
Ford neared the Republican nomination with 1,127 pledged delegates, only three short of the 1,130 needed as uncommitted backers shifted to support him. Reagan hovered at 1,036 while 96 uncommitted delegates remained, amid convention day wrangling.
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Missouri
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Virginia
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West Virginia
Republican National Convention Schedule Highlights
In Kansas City on Tuesday the GOP agenda includes Brooke addressing Bicentennial events, Patricia Hutar of the National Federation of Republican Women speaking, Connally and Rhodes delivering major remarks, Ted Stevens and the NRSC chairman, plus credentials rules and platform reports before adjournment.
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Patricia Hutar
National Federation of Republican Women
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John Rhodes
Arizona
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Ted Stevens
Alaska
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Committee On Resolutions
Pooch Parade Draws 60+ Pets at Nelsonville Event
More than 60 youngsters entered their dogs in the Pooch Parade sponsored by the Athens County Humane Society during the Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville. Participants include Bobbie Bailey with Pee Wee the teacup poodle and Shelley Adams with Susie the toy poodle. Daisy models a bonnet as Junior Wolf’s pet.
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Ohio Delegates See Ford Clinching Nomination
At the Republican National Convention in Kansas City Ford supporters from Ohio claim Ford near the required 1,130 delegates after AP tallies show him within three of the threshold with 96 undecided. Lois Leggat, an uncommitted Ohio delegate, cites electability as crucial and questions poll results to pick a candidate who can beat Carter in November.
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Leggat
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California
Democrats Move to Defeat Rhodes Medicaid Bill in Ohio
In Columbus Democrats planned to end Gov. Rhodes Medicaid bill with a third House hearing and offer their own plan. House Finance Chair Myrl Shoemaker said cuts and postponement followed by sine die adjournment would end the special session.
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Myrl H. Shoemaker
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Bourneville
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Joint Select Committee On Welfare
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Department of Public Welfare
Philippine Quake Toll Tops Thousand In Mindanao
The National Disaster Coordinating Center reports at least 1,000 dead or missing after two major quakes struck Mindanao and Basilan. Waves up to 24 feet destroyed coastal villages and homes while bridges collapsed. President Marcos declared Mindanao a national calamity area and ordered immediate relief efforts.
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Zamboanga
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Sulu Archipelago
Athens Voters Set General Election On City Tax Hike
City Council approved placing a city income tax increase on the ballot amid election plans. The council also backed a federal bus purchase grant cooperation.
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Meeting cancellation on nursing home funding approval
Meigs County officials and reporters found the Meigs Inn empty for a meeting about state reimbursement for a proposed 100 bed nursing home. Ohio Valley Health Services said the session was canceled after the Ohio Department of Health approved the application last week.
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Weather outlook shows cool night and warm midweek
Clear and cool tonight with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Sunny Wednesday brings warmer conditions with highs in the low to mid 80s and near zero percent chance of rain through Wednesday.
Applegate Picked for 18th District Seat on Ballot
State Sen. Douglas Applegate has been chosen by 18th District Democrats to fill the U S House seat on the November ballot replacing Wayne Hays. North Korea leader Pak Sung Chul told the nonaligned summit that the United States holds 1000 nuclear warheads and 400000 troops in Korea.
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Steubenville
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Colombo
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