Chief contenders for Ford VP run narrowed to Reagan or Baker
Four men were under consideration as President Ford's running mate with a decision expected by noon Thursday. Rumors and nerves ran through the camp as Ronald Reagan and Sen. Howard Baker emerged as frontrunners while others like William Ruckelshaus and William Simon floated in the background. Connally was dropped amid controversy, though he denied being told of his removal.
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Ford Wins Nomination After Long Convention Fight
Ford secured 1187 delegates or 57 votes past the needed majority as he urged unity for the fall campaign. Reagan trailed with 5166 delegates, while three abstained and three remained uncommitted. Governor Milliken praised Ford's leadership amid the party’s roll call.
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Virginia Vote: Reagan 35 Ford 16 at convention
Virginia delegates cast 35 votes for Reagan and 16 for Ford as the Republican National Convention proceeded. A name by name roll call followed the result, with Herbert Morgan insisting on recording the split. Delegates and officials discussed unity while Ford and Reagan navigated a tense vice presidential selection process.
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Reagan and Schweiker team up for electoral bid
Reagan defended selecting Schweiker as potential running mate in front of Kansas delegates. He rejected a Ford offer, stressing a coalition approach for victory and broadening the Republican base, especially in the Northeast, insisting the partnership is for the election, not the convention. He called them wiser on fundamental issues despite differences.
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Baker says wife recovered from drinking problem
Senator Howard Baker acknowledged on Wednesday that his wife had a drinking problem in the past and entered a hospital for eight months in 1971. He said she is fully recovered now, and he remains open to being Ford's running mate if offered. He denied the leak affected his standing on Ford's VP list and noted his wife’s past issue is not a current hindrance.
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Family Hour Scrutiny Sparks TV Censorship Storm
Television executives and creators testified about the Family Hour, calling it a vague smoke screen that stifles creative content. Critics argued networks suppress ideas while courting violence to draw viewers, with Gene Roddenberry labeling it camouflage and Star Trek cited as a workaround.
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Tropical Storm Candice forms near Bermuda in Atlantic
The Atlantic sees Tropical Storm Candice form with 60 mph winds, expected to strengthen at night. A second low near Key West moves slowly, bringing heavy rains to south Florida and western Cuba. Forecasters note Candice may threaten Canadian provinces later, Bermuda advises small craft to stay in port.
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