Elizabeth Ray reports from the Republican convention
Elizabeth Ray, the Genesis magazine correspondent and former Congressional aide, braved a crush of reporters at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. She sought interviews with politicians, disclosed no voting registration, and complimented both Ford and Reagan while noting the difficulty of political access.
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Richard Ogilvie
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Reagan Buckley Ford dominate GOP convention highlights
At the Republican National Convention President Ford neared the 1130 delegate threshold for nomination. Reagan supporters threaten a floor fight over a running mate rule and oppose Ford’s foreign policy. Buckley declines a third presidential bid to seek reelection as New York senator. Reports of bribes surface as Reagan denies any vice presidential interest.
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
James L. Buckley
New York
New York Senate
Yippies and Gay Liberationists Stage Counter Convention
In Kansas City AP reports Yippies and gay liberationists joined by gospel singers for a counter convention lacking a certain something. The event drew participants from various activist groups and highlighted protests, performances, and calls for broader civil rights reform.
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Billy
Kemper Arena
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Hurricane Belle links to Rhode Island lottery win
In East Providence Rhode Island Lynn Palmer and fiance William Riga plus Riga’s family won 490 dollars in the daily numbers game when 430 was drawn. Palmer cited Hurricane Belle causing a 4 30 a m power outage and Dream Book notes tying 430 to misfortune and luck.
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Reagan Attacks Ford Foreign Policy Before Convention
Ronald Reagan renews criticism of U S policy toward the Soviet Union arguing negotiations are one sided and defenses in decline. The challenge shapes the Republican platform as Ford strategists weigh how to respond ahead of the national convention. Ford studies the language as delegates set campaign positions.
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