Reagan taps Schweiker as VP choice in 1980 ticket
Reagan says he would pick Pennsylvania Senator Richard Schweiker, a former Ford delegate, as running mate if he secures the GOP nomination. Schweiker accepts, calling the move a coalition of conservative and moderate wings intended to broaden electoral appeal in key states.
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Train Plunges Into Wapsipinicon River Near Calemus
The Chicago North Western freight train 200 cars long plunged into the Wapsipinicon River after a bridge collapse Sunday. Engineer Ed Anderson 24 of Boone disappeared. head brakeman Steve Sivertsen 30 of Clinton was rescued and in guarded condition. Four divers searched the river nearby as crews cleared tracks while trains on intact sections moved slowly.
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West Virginia coal miners strike statewide and beyond
WV miners shut down nearly all 59,301 workers amid a broad strike spreading into Ohio to pressure coal companies. A WV Coal Association spokesman confirms widespread participation as national labor disputes surface in the coal industry.
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Mondale Amazing Luck Highlighted By Minnesota Observers
In Minnesota discussion centers on Walter Mondale and his political ascent from state attorney general to U S senator and now a presidential candidate. Friends and foes cite fortunate breaks stemming from the Sister Kenny Foundation probe and later Senate victories as keys to his enduring strength in the state.
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Cedar Rapids bonds resold raising city debt by twenty seven thousand
The Cedar Rapids city council opened bids for a second issue of sewage plant bonds after an error in pricing. First National Bank of Chicago offered the apparent low bid at 4.44 percent interest, slightly above the prior rate, totaling 1,107,432 in interest. Officials noted a revised sale and urged careful scrutiny of the bid process.
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Ford says White House guard did not overreact
Washington AP President Ford backs White House guard Charles Garland for firing a single shot that killed intruder Chester Plummer after he scaled the fence and ignored halt orders. Plummer, 90, carried a pipe and allegedly threatened the officer. Ford, told by press secretary Nessen, views security as adequate and condemns violence.
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