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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

2

Ford selects Dole as running mate for November ticket

President Ford named Sen Robert Dole of Kansas as his vice presidential running mate for the Republican ticket. The pick ends days of speculation and comes after discussions with Reagan. Ford announced at Crown Center hotel with Dole present and plans to address the convention.

Kansas City Ford Sen Robert Dole Kansas Dole Howard Baker Tennessee Muehlebach Hotel White House Reagan Richard Schweiker Bob Dale Ronald Reagan Unity

Indictments Tie Four to JDL Violence Plot in NYC

Four Jewish Defense League members face an indictment in New York for firing on Soviet diplomatic residences, bombing a New Jersey gas station, and plotting to bomb the Iraqi UN mission. Named are Russel Keiner, Thomas Macintosh, Jeffrey Weingarten, and Steven Ehrlich.

New York Jewish Defense League New Jersey United Nations Russel Keiner New York City Thomas Macintosh Woodbury N.J Jeffrey Weingarten Steven Ehrlich San Francisco Keiner Philadelphia

Second FBI Official Pins Gray In on 1973 Burglary Decisions

Former FBI official Edward Miller testified that Gray approved burglaries against domestic political groups in 1972 and 1973 while Gray led the bureau. Miller and W. Mark Felt are among the ex-officials naming Gray as the authorizer, as the Justice Department nears potential indictments in the sprawling Weather Underground case.

FBI le Patrick Gray III Gray Edward Miller Miller The New York Times W. Mark Felt Justice Department Department

Hiawatha and IDOT reach agreement on I 380 plan

City of Hiawatha and the Iowa IDOT have reached a pre design accord for the I 380 project. IDOT will cover utility relocation costs and lift stations, with the council approving a revised predesign that mirrors the city proposal. Rezoning request by Max Blatner failed with a 3 of 5 vote.

Hiawatha Idot Iowa Department of Transportation State Transportation Clint Moyer Max Blatner Cedar Rapids Blatner Northwood Drive Robins Road

Iowa Reaganites See Tough Battle

Iowa delegates for President Ford celebrate a narrow victory over Ronald Reagan by 177 votes 1187 to 1070 in a tight GOP contest. Reagan’s Iowa supporters voice disappointment while predicting Ford may struggle to win the state against Carter without a strong running mate. Delegates debate farmer anger over the grain embargo and the need to salvage congressional seats.

Kansas City Iowa Ford Ronald Reagan Reagan Jimmy Carter Ray Hagie Clarion Manufacturer Republican Party Hagie Robert Ray Leroy Corey Cedar Falls Corey Carter Georgia

U S and North Korea Put Forces On Alert After Slayings

The United States and North Korea placed combat forces on alert in Korea after the slaying of two American officers at Panmunjom. Pentagon officials said the move is precautionary while North Korea announces combat readiness in response to U S actions.

Seoul South Korea United States North Korea Korea Cruce Panmunjom Pentagon Washington U.S Communist Party Kim H- Sung United Nations Command Ponmunjom U.N. Command U.N

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