Reagan Announces 1976 Presidential Candidacy
Washington reports Ronald Reagan, former California governor, announces his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1976. He targets early primaries in New Hampshire and Florida, vows a gentlemanly campaign, and argues against federal excess, gun control, and the ERA.
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Washington
UPI
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Reagan
California
New Hampshire
Florida
United States
New York City
Charles Percy
R-Ill
America
Congress
U.S
October Inflation Rises 0.7 Percent On Food Lift
Inflation accelerated in October with a 0.7 percent rise led by higher grocery costs. Over the year the CPI rose 7.6 percent, the third peak this year, while nonfood prices climbed 0.3 percent and earnings advanced 1.9 percent in real terms.
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Washington
Labor Department
Area Men Jailed in Rockford Bad Check Spree Book research scheme ties three men
Three men from Marion and Mt. Vernon face forgery charges after a Rockford check writing spree intended to research a book titled The Paper Palace. Tim Morrissey posted 7500 cash bail. Ervin Shoemaker and Joseph Houdeshell remain jailed on 50000 bonds. Authorities allege 81 checks totaling about 10000 in merchandise were written last weekend, involving a phony firm Mid-American Communications Co. The trio to appear for a preliminary hearing next Monday as police continue recovering merchandise and funds.
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Marion
Mt. Vernon
Rockford
Ill
Tim Morrissey
Ervin Shoemaker
McGowan Boulevard
Joseph Houdeshell
Fourth Avenue
Winnebago County
Houdeshell
Mid-American Communications Co
Winter Storm Threatens Iowa With Strong Winds and Outages
Forecasters warn a major winter storm will spread across Iowa bringing heavy snow in the northwest and lighter amounts in central and southeast counties. Winds gusting over 50 mph could cause blizzard conditions, with power outages reported in Linn County and surrounding towns.
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Sioux Falls
D.C
South Dakota
Iowa
National Weather Service
Linn
Glass Road
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Hiawatha
Robins
Alburnett
Midway
Center Point
First Avenue West
Minnesota
Minnesota Highway Department
Pickstown
S.D
Brookings
Moody
Devel County
Kansas
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Oregon
California
Vandalism Spreads Across Cedar Rapids and Marion
Cedar Rapids and Marion police investigate more than 123 vandalism reports to cars and trucks. In Cedar Rapids 54 reports on northeast and southeast sides in a 24 hour span and 24 more on the northeast plus five on the southeast in the prior 12 hours. Marion reports include 20 windows shot out on Wednesday evening and residents on the south side hearing activity after 8:30 p.m. Detectives seek tips as investigation continues.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Police Department
Solons Earn Yule Bonus For Attending Meetings
Des Moines Iowa Republicans charged that between session study committee meetings raise the cost of government and threaten the citizen legislator model. Senator Willard Hansen warned the $40 a day plus expenses could amount to a Christmas bonus totaling 160 dollars per subcommittee member. Democrat Senator Eugene Hill defended the meetings saying they save taxpayer money by allowing uninterrupted, more effective work. He noted past warnings about session disruption.
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Des Moines
Willard Hansen
Cedar Falls
Iowa Senate
GOP
Senate
Clifton Lamborn
R-Maquoketa
Hansen
Sen
Eugene Hill
Newton
Hill
George Kinley
Franco Dies Ends Era in Spain and Sparks Succession Fight
Franco, aged 82, died after a long illness leaving a deathhead testament urging continued authoritarian rule. Juan Carlos to be named captain general and king after a regency, with mourning declared and mixed public reaction across Madrid. United States officials anticipated cautious liberalization and stability for Spain in the post Franco era.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Spain
Franco
Juan Carlos de Borbon
el Pardo
Rockefeller
Ford
Juan Carlos
United States
U.S
Salazar
Portugal
Fromme Lawyer To Call Prosecutors To Testify
Lynette Fromme faces trial on charges of attempting to kill President Ford as Judge MacBride allows defense attorney John Virga to call prosecutors as witnesses to explain why evidence was allegedly suppressed. Virga seeks dismissal but MacBride orders the trial to proceed amid a growing legal battle.
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Sacramento
Calif
Lynette Fromme
Ford
John Virga
Charles Manson
Virga
Miss Fromme
U.S
Thomas MacBride
MacBride
Ecstasy in Keys Found After Brief Car Departure
A lighthearted note jokes that true ecstasy comes from discovering you have not lost your car keys after all. The caption hints at a playful moment about forgetfulness and relief.
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Man
By Dale Kueter
State Attorney’s Office
the Gazette
Phony Corporation
Gazette
Bertram
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Spencer
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Lamont
Waterloo
Ames
Ottumwa
C.R
Fran
His
Pardo Palace
Fromme
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