Missing California children spark mass kidnapping fear in Chowchilla
A driver and 26 schoolchildren vanished Thursday near Chowchilla California prompting a statewide search. Vans described as white and gold are being hunted after the abandoned Dairyland Unified School District bus was found in a dry drainage ditch. Authorities consider multiple motives from deranged kidnapper to terrorism while noting no blood or clear evidence of foul play.
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Olympic team breaks from Canadian demand to call itself Taiwan
Montreal reports the Republic of China Olympic squad rejected Canadian government insistence on the Taiwan label and withdrew from the 1976 Montreal Games opening. The decision marks a sharp wartime style clash as the games approach.
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Weather, comics, and listings tease from notice page
Weather clears with lows in the near wid area and sunny skies. Saturday highs near 80. The page also lists comics sections, crosswords, society notes, editorials, sports, farm, state, financials, and television. An advice blurb prompts studying travel folders to find affordable destinations.
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Ford Economic Aides Predict Lower Inflation and More Jobs
The Ford administration forecast faster growth with less inflation and unemployment over the next two years. Real GNP should rise 4.8 percent in 1976 and 5.7 percent in 1977, with unemployment near 6.4 percent in 1977 and 2.3 percent in 1978. CPI gains trimmed to 3 percent in 1976 and 5.7 percent in 1977, wages around $4,135 for 1976, and a continuing push to balance the budget by 1979.
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New U S Lebanon Evacuation Planned
Beiru t Lebanon AP The embassy announced it will close most functions and arrange another American evacuation. Washington said the move reduces the diplomatic corps size to about 15. road convoys have been leaving and sea evacuation decisions await. Arafat postponed a Damascus meeting as fighting continued in Beirut and Lebanon with 129 dead and 134 wounded reported overnight.
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Carter and Mondale Unite for Healing in 1980 Campaign
Carter and Mondale addressed the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden, urging unity and a broad reform agenda. Carter called for tax overhaul universal voter registration, nationwide health care, and ending discrimination. Mondale stressed experience and reform, promising an inclusive government and a strong domestic program.
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Demonstrators Push Firing of Sheriff Deputy in Murder Trial
Supporters of defendants Robert Robideau and Caralle Butler gathered outside Linn County federal court in Cedor Rapids on Thursday to urge the firing of Sheriff’s Deputy Danelh Wharton, accused of killing Rebbeon during fingerprinting refusal. Led by American Indian Movement director John Trudell, they also seek charges against Wharton’s wife André and son Robert. a sign near the crowd read Free Ay Dad as the jury remains deadlocked in the murder case ongoing since Monday afternoon.
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