Reagan's Liberal Schweiker Pick Shocks Ford Aides
Ronald Reagan's team announced Sen Richard Schweiker a surprise running mate, aiming to broaden his base. Ford supporters call it a desperate bid as delegates weigh the shift with 1,093 needed for nomination. Schweiker's move provokes mixed reactions from Pennsylvania delegates and others, with several remaining uncommitted.
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Duke Power Sees No Shortage Despite Heat Wave
Duke Power officials in Charlotte say there is no danger of a brownout or blackout despite high demand in 90 degree heat. They note consumption exceeded the previous hot spell but peak demand now is met by Duke plants including Oconee nuclear and Belews Creek coal plants, serving 1.13 million customers.
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Inquiry and services via Action Line in The Enterprise
Readers seek help on state tax refund delays and local contacts, gymnastics camps at Wake Forest University with dates and contact info, and stamp collection appraisal options with Greensboro stamp club details. The questions include tax tracer contacts on Boulevard, Wake Forest camp dates August 2–13, and local appraiser and stamp club contacts.
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Hunt Stricken With Kidney Pains Ahead Of Governor Race
Lt Gov Jim Hunt was examined and released at Pitt Memorial Hospital for a very small kidney stone. He reported abdominal pains, taped a TV show, and planned to campaign after doctors advised fluids and pain medication.
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Wilson Clinic
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Ex-Premier Tanaka Arrested in Lockheed Case
Tokyo AP report says former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and secretary Toshio Enomoto were arrested on charges of receiving about 1.7 million dollars (500 million yen) from a Marubeni official tied to the Lockheed payoff scandal. The arrest sent Tokyo stocks down before recovering, with Prime Minister Takeo Miki calling it the greatest trial for the Liberal Democrats since 1955.
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Laserphoto Wire Transmits Sharp AP Photos to Papers
The Associated Press introduces Laserphoto to transmit photographs by wire, enabling laser scans of prints at the transmitter and receiver ends for glossy reproductions. The Enterprise welcomes the system and begins testing 11 prints today as AP installs Laserphoto in southeastern member papers.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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United States
Natural Gas Price To Go Up Across States
The Federal Power Commission nearly triples interstate natural gas charges. Average annual residential bills could rise about 15.60 dollars, with state variations from five to twenty three dollars, depending on climate and usage. The change targets a nationwide ceiling of 1.42 dollars per thousand cubic feet for new supply, but intrastate gas remains unregulated.
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Carter Mondale briefing panel in Plains defense talks
Experts briefing Carter and Mondale arrive late due to bus trouble. Carter says U S and Soviet nuclear forces are roughly equal and vows to prevent Soviet superiority, while backing arms reductions as deterrence.
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