Ford picks running mate amid GOP unity push
President Ford, fresh from the Republican National Convention, plans to announce his vice presidential choice at a news conference. Reagan says he does not want the job, while Baker, Simon, and Ruckelshaus are among the rumored candidates.
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Republican National Convention ProgramListed Thursday Agenda Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri the Republican National Convention releases its Thursday schedule. The night includes nominations for president and vice president with events slated for 7 30 p m Eastern Daylight Time.
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Ford and Reagan to Unite After Nomination Battle
The two former rivals, Ford and Reagan, pledged unity after Ford secured the nomination with 1187 votes to 1070 for Reagan. Ford and Reagan met in Kansas City and discussed strategy with Ford expressing willingness to campaign for Ford. Reagan supporters pledged backing across the spectrum.
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Reagan to Stay In Public Eye After Nomination Battle
Ronald Reagan vows to remain active in public life championing conservative causes and GOP unity. He rejects a vice presidential bid but won’t rule out a convention draft, speaking after Ford defeated him 1 187 to 1 070 for the Republican nomination.
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U.S. and North Korea on Alert After Panmunjom Slaying
In a tense exchange, the United States and North Korea placed combat forces on alert after the brutal killing of two American officers at Panmunjom. Washington warned of possible repercussions while Pyongyang claimed it moved its forces to combat readiness. Some casualties were reported, with both sides blaming the other as the cease-fire framework faces new strain.
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Ford Wins Republican Nomination in Kansas City
AP report recalls Aug 9 1974 trauma and Aug 18 1976 magic as Gerald Ford secures the GOP nomination in Kansas City. The roll call shows Ford 1135 to 1060 over Reagan, marking a milestone for a president seen as an unlikely hero.
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Day Care Centers Imperiled in Athens County
Athens County commissioners report Tri-County Community Action Agency affiliated centers may close without additional Title XX funds. The issue threatens local child care services and community support programs.
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Weather Outlook Clear Tonight With Mild Lows
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with lows in the upper fifties to around sixty. Sunny Friday with highs near eighty eight. Rain chance stays near zero percent through Friday. Details on page ten.
Coast Guard holds single Edmund Fitzgerald report
A Coast Guard spokesman says only one copy of the three volume naval inquiry into the Edmund Fitzgerald sinking exists and is circulated among board members. He cautioned it may be two months before the report is released publicly. The 10 inch thick set was prepared by the Naval Undersea Laboratory in San Diego California.
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Profit Increase Slows in Second Quarter
The Commerce Department reports after tax corporate profits rose at an annual rate of 1.4 billion dollars in the April to June quarter, reaching 81.1 billion, down from 5.6 billion in the prior quarter, signaling slower business earnings and less for new investment.
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Kaunda seeks arms at nonaligned summit
Zambia's President Kenneth Kaunda appeals to the 85 nation nonaligned summit for arms and ammunition to battle white minority regimes in southern Africa. He labels those regimes racist and says the OAU peace efforts failed, leaving no turning back.
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Ohio to receive relaxed sulfur rules from EPA plan
EPA to announce new sulfur dioxide limits for Ohio with an estimated 500 million in construction and plant changes plus 181 million in first-year operating costs. Major impact on coal plants refineries and coke ovens as Ohio shifts from earlier tougher standards after a long regulatory history.
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