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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1976
Page
10
Regional forecast covers Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with mixed clouds showers and thundershowers possible tonight and Friday. Temperatures range from lows in the 60s to highs in the 70s and 80s. Extended outlook shows cloudy weekend with showers possible and a gradual clearing by Monday with highs up to mid 80s.
In Kansas City AP reports Sen. James L Buckley weighs a possible third party bid to deadlock the Republican nominating contest. Ford and Reagan camps maneuver over binding delegates and Panama Canal language as Buckley hints at an independent path while Ford plans talks with delegates and aides ahead of the weekend.
Sen. James Buckley R New York answers questions at a press conference amid announcing he will allow his name for nomination at the GOP convention He says he would enter the presidential sweepstakes if it forces a on ballot deadlock between President Ford and Ronald Reagan at the convention image from UPI shows Buckley speaking to reporters
Kansas City AP reports GOP platform drafters align with Ford on Panama Canal rights while backing equal treatment for women but avoid ERAs ratification. Subcommittees vote 8 8 on canal stance and 8 7 on women’s rights. ERA position considered moot as states review. Full committee aims to finish by Friday ahead of convention.
Washington AP reports Georgetown University’s Lombardi Cancer Research Center began human testing of chlorozotocin, an experimental cancer drug. The first patient, a woman with breast cancer, started treatment as researchers plan 9 to 27 participants in initial six to nine month trials.
In Plains Georgia Jimmy Carter says if elected he will push to outshine Ralph Nader as the nations top consumer advocate. He endorses a law criminalizing industry hire of regulated officials, prioritizes other energy sources, and blasts Ford era corporate bribery policy while returning to Georgia for a state and congressional primary.
In Augusta Maine Republican chairman John Linnell argues James Buckley seeking the presidency is a Reagan strategy to deny Ford a first ballot victory. Buckley wavers while Maine's lone uncommitted delegate Osgood leans toward Ford or Reagan amid signals on Connally as potential VP.
University of Maine star Bob Warner signs to play forward for Maes Pils Mechelen in Belgium. He heads to Europe September 4 for an eight month season beginning with a 75 game schedule across Western and Eastern Europe. Warner aims to refine his game while Milwaukee Bucks consider a return next year after this European stint.
Letters between Barton and Emery reveal divergent views on campaign public debates with Barton proposing at least six and inviting joint walking events. The exchange underscores campaign tactics while Maine districts loom in the background alongside unrelated local notices about fire calls and welfare program details.
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