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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1976

Page

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Ford health deemed excellent after checkup and birthday

Washington AP report notes President Ford turned 63 with doctors saying his health is excellent after a routine semi annual physical. a birthday lunch at sans souci drew hundreds, Ford and wife financed the meal, tab total 725.36. Nielsen rating shows all star game attendance exceeding the democratic convention in new york and los angeles.

Washington Ford Kite House New York Executive Mansion White House Mrs. Ford Betty

All-Star Game Outpolls Demos By 2-1 Margin

New York and Los Angeles ratings show the All-Star Baseball Game attended by President Ford drew about 43 percent of viewers in New York, equating to 1.6 million homes, while the Democratic Convention featuring Hubert Humphrey captured roughly 17 percent, about 27,413 homes, in the half hour. The game aired on ABC as the Democrats followed on CBS and NBC.

New York Ford Hubert Humphrey AC. Nielsen Co Nielsen Los Angeles Philadelphia Sen Humphrey ABC CBS NBC New York Area

Death Penalty Debate Shapes Final Abolition Bill

Reading last month, the contentious abolition bill follows a decade of national soul searching and emotional debate over capital punishment. The House chamber saw sparse galleries, several absentees, and two vacant seats as the speaker votes only to break ties. The U S Supreme Court rulings leave death penalty decisions to judges or jurors with guiding standards.

S C Area Forecasts From Beaches To Mountains

The forecast covers the South Carolina and North Carolina regions with mountains and coast sections. Mostly sunny and warm conditions Thursday, highs around 90 in the coast, upper 80s to low 90s in mountains. Chance of showers or thunderstorms low, 10 percent Thursday and 3 to 10 percent Thursday night. Winds vary from southwest to southeast, 5 to 15 mph, with lighter inland winds Friday.

S.C Associated Press N.C New England Colorado Texas Washington Minnesota North Dakota U.S

Henderson Curfew Declared After Suspected Arson

Henderson, N C AP Henderson placed under curfew after city council crisis declaration amid fire bombings and arson suspicions following the Sandra Dupree murder acquittal. Curfew runs 9 pm to 6 am, bans alcohol sales firearms and explosives, no request to national guard. Police and SBI agents assisting investigation into an eight-fire spree since Sunday near Henderson.

Henderson N. C George Boyd Vance National Guard Police and Sheriffs Department Boyd Sandra Dupree Scotland Neck Harry Lee Dickens Hendersonrow and Metal Co Henderson Stnce Bobby Hamm Vance County Sheriff's Department Metal Company Hamm SBI Simday Wilkerson

Ford party seeks unity ahead of GOP convention in Kansas City

Ford committee lawyers urge Reagan to join in a total agreement not to challenge credentials of delegates including those from Connecticut Utah and Ohio's 12th district. Reagan backers challenged some delegates but a spokesman says no Connecticut Utah challenges and Ohio issue is a court case over delegate winner.

Kansas City GOP Ford Committee Robert P. Visser T. Timothy Ryan Reagan Connecticut Utah Ohio

North Carolina Supreme Court voids malpractice insurance plan

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled the 1975 law requiring all general liability insurers to offer medical malpractice coverage unconstitutional. The decision, following an earlier ruling, leaves availability uncertain but notes that malpractice insurance is readily accessible through existing providers and self insurance plans.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina Supreme Court General Assembly Superior Court James H. Pou Palley Bailey John R. Ingram St. Paul Fire and Marine St. Paul North Carolina Medical Society North Carolina Hospital Association Ingram The Medical Society John Marston Hospital Association North Carolina

Weather Notes and Probabilities Mentioned for Thursday

Notes indicate highs and precipitation chances for Thursday and Friday. Mentions about probability of rain around three percent on Thursday night and related uncertain forecasts for Thursday and Friday.

FBI Continues Probe Into Socialist Workers Break-Ins

FBI continues inquiry into post 1971 break-ins targeting the Socialist Workers Party. Agent in charge of the New York office’s continuing probe, Furrer, questioned over his employment and FBI ties after Fifth Amendment refusals. Judge Griesa ordered answers with later motions to resolve deposition issues set for July 11.

Socialist Workers Perkus Furrer New York FBI Fitter U.S Thomas Griesa Griesa Wettestay

Carter Secures Democratic Nomination and VP Talk

Carter, the Democratic nominee and likely president, met with governors labor leaders and delegates while shaping his acceptance speech. Governors Lucey of Wisconsin and Carroll of Kentucky urged Mondale or Muskie, labor leaders favored Mondale, Muskie downplays urge, and Mondale camped waiting. Carter sought unity, ready to announce his vice president choice privately to one preferred ally.

Carter Democratic Party United States Americana Patrick J. Lucey Wisconsin Mondale Muskie Lucey Julian Carroll Kentucky Sen. Mondale Sen Jane Maine Secession Glenn Gertist Church

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