Nixon backs Ford for vice presidency amid push for quick confirmation
President Nixon nominates House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford for vice president, urging bipartisan support and national unity. Early AP survey shows Ford likely to win swift Senate and House approval, with hearings pending and some lawmakers reserving judgment. The nation shakes off Watergate as Ford rides momentum toward confirmation. Pacelli High School homecoming parade features “Turn the Islanders Green” float by the junior class.
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Ford named Republican VP nominee in 1976 race
President Nixon selects Gerald Ford at Camp David after narrowing contenders. Ford accepts in a brief White House East Room moment and pledges to help unite America. Nixon frames the pick as a step toward unity amid Watergate fallout and ongoing political maneuvering.
Two Killed in Minnesota Traffic Incidents
The Associated Press reports two fatal accidents in Minnesota. Richard Anderson, 44, of Fridley died after a motorcycle collision with a car at a northeast Minneapolis intersection. In southwestern Minnesota a camper overturned after hitting a deer, killing Charles Hansen, 35, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, near Madison on U S 212.
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Quie Will Not Seek Ford's House Leadership Post
Rep. Albert Quie of Minnesota said he will not seek to replace Rep. Gerald Ford as House Republican leader. Ford had been nominated by President Nixon as vice president. Quie previously failed in 1960 to become chairman of the House Republican Conference.
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Schedule of Pages VS Mkt Editorial Society Classified Sports Area Comics
The page plan lists sections for VS Market editorial society and classified pages plus sports area and comics. It indicates pages 4 6 7 for Society, pages 8 9 for Sports, and pages 1 12 13 for Comics.
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Minnesota Congressmen Back Ford for Vice President
Minnesota's congressional delegation voiced general support for Gerald Ford's nomination. Democrats leaning to vote for confirmation after hearings, while Republicans urged a quick approving vote. Members praised Ford's experience and bipartisan appeal, with several noting his potential to mend relations between Congress and the administration.
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Russians Ship Weapons to Syria and Egypt Amid Air Strikes
U S officials report Russian transport aircraft have delivered at least 1000 tons of weapons and ammunition to Syria and Egypt since midweek. Israeli air attacks challenge the airlift with damaged airfields and planes, though Russians continue heavy cargo flights to Egypt using AN22 transports.
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Jordan joins Egypt Syria and Iraq in war with Israel
Jordan announced it has joined Egypt Syria and Iraq in the war against Israel moving part of its elite forces to fight alongside the Syrian army on the front. The move could open a new 250 mile front as Israeli forces push toward Damascus and battles rage along the front lines.
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Anderson names 6 to health board
Gov Wendell Anderson appointed six public members to the Minnesota Board of Health expanding the board to 15. Appointees include Bridget Coleman St Paul Elizabeth Kalish White Bear Lake Robert Trevino Moorhead Maryis Wolf St Cloud former State Rep Patrick Daugherty Minneapolis and Robert Willmarth Rochester.
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Flood Victims Search Continues Across Five Midwest States
Floods across five Midwest states leave thousands displaced and eight confirmed dead with 35 missing in Enid Oklahoma. Crests on the Kansas Little Platte Missouri rivers threaten Kansas City area while levees fail and towns along the Missouri and Des Moines basins assess damage.
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Faisal Threatens U S Oil Cuts Over Israel Aid
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia warned the United States of possible diplomatic break with U S relations and halt oil shipments if Washington arms Israel. Al Anwar cited Beirut diplomatic sources saying he snubbed the U S ambassador and threatened severing economic ties.
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Ford says no past misconduct. no 1970 campaign diversion
Vice President designate Gerald R. Ford stated he knows nothing in his past that could embarrass him and cited no problem with an $11,500 1970 campaign diversion. He also reiterated he has no intention to run for president or vice president in 1976.
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U.N. Security Council Adjourns Fourth Middle East Debate
The U.N. Security Council adjourned its fourth debate on Middle East fighting as diplomats said no session would occur before Monday unless there is a major battlefield change. The meeting paused Friday night with no scheduled talks until then.
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