Ford Carter Debates Proposed at GOP Convention
President Ford challenged Jimmy Carter to face to face debates on the real issues as he began his campaign after winning the GOP nomination at the 31st Republican National Convention in Kansas City. Carter accepted and called for debates from Plains Georgia. Ford urged unity, pledging to transform his mandate into a lasting program of limited government and opportunity.
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America
Surprise V P choice Dole vows hard battle
Kansas City AP reports Senator Robert Dole of Kansas won the Republican vice presidential nomination at the convention with 1931 delegates and pledged to work with all his heart to retain GOP leadership. Ford's choice was confirmed as Reagan’s influence sparked a brief show of protest.
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Trade charges over death melee U.S. Korea alert
U S and North Korea put combat forces on alert after a deadly melee in the DMZ as North Korean guards killed two U S officers. The United States sent two squadrons of combat planes to South Korea while President Park of South Korea warned of immediate retaliatory steps as needed. A Defense Department notice cited precautionary measures.
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Kissinger Decries North Korea Killing as Premeditated Murder
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger called the North Korean killing of two U.S. officers premeditated murder and said the U.S. military alert is a precautionary measure among others not publicly disclosed. He spoke at a Ford campaign event and defended detente, stressing limits on nuclear risk and nonunilateral concessions.
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Quentin 2 to be Freed Soon
SAN RAFAEL AP Two inmates acquitted in the San Quentin Six case will be freed within the next week. Latis Talamantez 33 in the maximum security unit could be released on parole any time next week. Fleeta Drumgo 31 is scheduled to be discharged Wednesday. Willie Tate 32 was free on bail during the trial.
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Storm Dottie Drenches Florida as Watch Expanded
Tropical storm Dottie drenched south Florida with torrential rain and forecasters warned it could become a hurricane today. A hurricane watch extended from Savannah to Cape Hatteras as gale warnings stretched Jacksonville to Virginia Beach. Dottie was centered east of Vero Beach with 40 mph winds and stronger gusts, moving north northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Forecasters cautioned the coastline could face strengthening, while tropical storm Candice slowed and veered east.
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Weather Outlook with Fair Skies and Warm Temperatures
A brief weather note predicts mostly fair conditions with low clouds today. Temperatures reach around 80 during the day and near 65 at night. Further details are on the weather page.
Quake Toll Rises In Mindanao With Thousands Dead
Grim search for 3000 quake victims in Zamboanga and Mindanao as cranes and jackhammers pry through rubble. Officials report over 4000 dead and 1300 missing with about 150000 homeless. Military airlift supplies as rescue persists amid aftershocks and fear of epidemics. Local centers report Cotabato and Zamboanga hit hardest while nationwide appeals urge aid.
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