Reagan's Northeast trip yields delegates in GOP race
Reagan with Schweiker stirs hopes as he gains delegates in West Virginia and New York while Ford trails 1,119 to 1,038 with 102 uncommitted. They discuss running mate timing. Connally, Rockefeller, and Jaworski figures surface amid party debates ahead of the convention.
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Cause of mystery disease prompts poison theory shift
UPI reports CDC and state officials reassessing toxins and potential viruses as causes of the Philadelphia Legion convention illness. Death toll rises with two more deaths. no viral evidence found in tissue samples. heavy metals ruled out while organo phosphorous and chlorinated hydrocarbons considered. Investigators probe Legion venues and interview victims.
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Unemployment rises as July jobless rate hits 7.8 per cent
The July report shows 7.4 million unemployed and a 0.5 point rise from June, undoing May–June gains. Total employment climbs to 87.9 million while the civilian labor force hits a record 95.3 million, with a 61.9 percent employment rate of the civilian population. Women face a setback though teens and blacks see declines in unemployment.
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Republican’ Party
Area Weather Forecast Favors Pleasant Weekend
Mostly clear and cool nights with sunny days through Sunday. Today highs near 85 while tonight lows fall to the upper 50s to lower 60s. Sunday brings highs in the mid to upper 80s with easterly to southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph.
Vote tally updated in Neosho County race results
Neosho County clerk reports updated vote totals after Friday canvass. Several candidates gained votes due to a precinct omission: Richard Loffswold 492 to 519, Rex Lawhorn 481 to 506, Mike Johnson 504 to 532, James Guffey 485 to 513, Joan Finney 545 to 591. Democratic race remains unopposed for its offices.
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Rex Lawhorn
Mike Johnson
James Guffey
Joan Finney
Drug arrests follow Clinic burglary by three men
Police chief reports two men arrested after a burglary at Baker Burkman Dick Clinic early Friday. John Laver, 1027 N Santa Fe, found in a field near the clinic and Jeff Eaton, recent Texas arrival, found farther west. A third suspect warrants arrest. Eaton held on 10 000 bond. Laver released on 5 000 bond. Eaton's bond higher due to out of state status.
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Chanute
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Senate advances tax reform amid fierce floor clash
After four weeks of torrid debate the tax revision bill nears final Senate action. A bid to curb profits from long term asset sales failed 43 39 while a plan limiting deductions for foreign conventions was struck down. The measure promises broader relief for working parents students the elderly the divorced and various industries but critics flag heavy deficits and special interest concessions.
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Commission to review bids on public works facility
A review of bids on the public works facility will be made by a representative of Hight-Jackson Associates at the 6 p.m. Monday City Commission meeting in the Memorial Building commission room. Jim Shirley of Diehl Fletcher and Bannart will review the 1975 audit report. Annexation and sewer service requests will be considered.
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