Longley backs Ford as Reagan foe at White House
Maine Governor James Longley met with President Ford and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld at the White House to press Maine issues including unemployment, Loring Air Force Base, and the Maremont Corp machine gun bid. He endorsed Ford for the GOP nomination and warned against a Reagan ticket, saying it could spell political death for the party. Longley also discussed industrial development with Vice President Rockefeller.
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GOP delegates favor Reagan and Rockefeller for VP slots
A Reuters Associated Press survey shows Ford delegates lean toward Reagan for the presidential nomination and Rockefeller or Connally as preferred vice presidential choices. Reagan rejects the VP post. Ford keeps options open, with Rockefeller previously seen as a Ford VP candidate but ruled out by Reagan.
Saco girl joins Up With People cast for Tucson training
Krista Peterson from Missouri stays with William and Jane Kirk in Saco as their daughter Lise prepares to join Up With People in Tucson for a month of training. Lise, 18, will travel with a new cast and possibly to Belgium for Christmas while Krista, 19, completes her year with the group.
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First Martian weather report notes pink skies and frigid temps
The Mars mission reports a 122 degree below zero morning on Mars with pink skies caused by dust scattering sunlight. Viking 1’s first color image appears bluish due to camera calibration. Seismometer issues threaten quake studies. only one instrument may function, limiting quake direction detection.
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Today In History Highlights From July 22 1976
July 22 1937 the Senate defeated FDRs court packing plan. 1933 Wiley Post completed first solo round the world flight Winnie May. 1934 FBI agents killed John Dillinger. 1943 Allied forces capture Palermo Sicily. 1974 UN Cyprus ceasefire declared. Ten years ago Cleveland faced racial riots. Red wood City case of Fred Newhall Woods linked to bus kidnap. Page 10. Congress overrode veto to pass 3.95 billion public works bill. Page 6. Vermont Yankee official says Connecticut River leakage poses no danger. Page 3.
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Daily Cartoon and Puzzles Page Snippet
An 11 12 13 14 7 page includes cartoons classifieds crossword and Dear Abby. A light humor note jokes machines have feelings noting washer and air conditioner breakdowns.
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