Ford captures first ballot nomination at GOP convention
At Kansas City and amid a stormy convention, President Ford secured the Republican nomination on the first ballot over Ronald Reagan. The party’s eventual choice, Ford announced his running mate as Len Howard Baker of Tennessee after a lengthy show of unity.
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Ford names Dole as running mate
Kansas City motor press reports President Ford chose Senator Robert Dole of Kansas as his running mate. The aide confirmed the noon EDT call naming Dole, a former temporary chairman of the 1976 Republican National Convention and World War II veteran who endured severe injuries.
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Three Women Die In I 15 Head-On Crash Near Beaver
A head-on collision on I-15 south of Beaver yesterday before noon killed three women from Hurricane and Palisade Colorado. Vilate Gubler 27 Ma Gubler 52 and Margaret Christensen 64 died. Helen Williams 66 injured remains in critical condition. Investigators believe sleepiness caused the northbound Gubler car to drift into Christensen’s southbound vehicle. Authorities continue inquiry with Utah Highway Patrol and Beaver police.
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Roger Bagley
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Bicentennial Schedule Sparks Rush of Community Events
A long Thursday program lists exhibits judging carnival openings and multiple contests at the High School and Fine Arts Center. Highlights include 4H speech, livestock shows, horse events, dances, and a grand parade with performances at the Hurricane Arena and Legion facilities.
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Growth workshop concludes in Southwestern Utah area
After two and a half days the Growth and Development workshop produced regional and county level goals. Participants outlined policies on development pace zoning environmental controls and cooperation between government and industry to ensure orderly growth. A severance tax proposal on mined coal was also supported for state legislation.
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North Korea Warns of War Posture After U S Officers Slain
In Panmunjom amid border tension, North Korea declares full combat alert for regular and militia forces after the killings of two American officers. U N C accuses North Korea, protests to Kim Sung, and American troops near the truce village move toward hilltops in full gear.
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