19 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
1
President Ford and his defeated challenger Ronald Reagan clash for the Republican nomination. Ford said he would name his vice presidential pick at a news conference. The convention atmosphere centered on who would team with Ford to win in November.
President Ford announced Senator Robert Dole of Kansas as his vice presidential choice hours after securing the Republican nomination. Former challenger Ronald Reagan said he would not rule out a draft but agreed to campaign with Ford if needed.
The National Association of Home Builders promotes HOW a 10 year warranty to curb shoddy work. Enrolled builders have their experience checked and homes entered in a registry with inspections during construction. The warranty covers defects for the first year of occupancy and repairs are made by the builder.
Washington AP reports Americans built smaller 1975 homes with fewer bedrooms and garages and less central air while 52 percent had fireplaces up from 49 percent in 1974. Economists say the recession lifting mid 1975 spurred the no frills trend though not universal.
The Commerce Department said July housing starts fell 9.2 percent to a 1.387 million annual rate. Although up 14.9 percent from a year earlier, the gain trails the 30 percent rise predicted for 1976. Analysts warn a solid recovery this year looks unlikely.
Ronald Reagan says he will not accept a vice presidential offer but will consider a convention draft if it occurs. He spoke with Ford after Ford defeated him 1187 to 1070 for the Republican nomination, promising to work for the Ford ticket while resuming his journalism and speaking tours.
Maine Lottery Commission weighs beano amid neighboring state successes. Director George Orestis cites Massachusetts experience where church beano earnings rose from 10 million to 107 million annually under tight oversight. Massachusetts taxes 5 percent of gross. Maine imposes no tax. Beano is state polices supervised with nonprofit operators limited to members, weekly earnings reporting, and random inspections.
The column recalls August 19 milestones from 1934 Hitler vote to 1812 Constitution clash and 1862 Lincoln emancipation talk. It also notes 1976 GOP convention drama with Ford Reagan unity calls and pages for more details.
Classifieds and notices fill a page segment with weather, sports, and editorial mentions. The brief combines ads, cartoons, crossword puzzle, and community items from Maine’s Biddeford Saco Journal.
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