Dole Seen As Ford’s Tough Campaigning Choice For 1976
Kansas Senator Bob Dole emerges as a key Republican in fighter role and Ford’s running mate in 1976. The article notes his national party leadership, conciliatory stance toward Reagan, and history as a weaponed campaigner with strong agricultural ties and Kansas roots. It covers his birth, education, Army service, and long political ascent from Kansas House to Senate.
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Italy
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Russell County
Frankson
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Ford Seeks Unified Campaign Across Regions
President Ford vows a winning national drive after trailing in polls to Carter. He says the only polls that count are November voters and pledges to contest every state. Reagan, in California, receives a celebratory reception as Ford appeals for party unity and focus on recovery.
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Behind Korean Murders U S Weaknesses Probed
UPI reports Washington officials link this week’s killings of two U S Army officers in Korea to Nixon era policy shifts and Vietnam withdrawal. They argue North Korea aims to reunify Korea by force and sees U S presence as a hurdle.
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Baker denies drinking link in Washington crash
Sen. Howard Baker released affidavits and statements from police officers and witnesses denying his wife drank alcohol at the time of a minor Washington crash. The incident involved Mrs. Baker near a beauty salon and totaling minor vehicle damage.
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R-Tenn
Jack Anderson Baker
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McMahan
Charles Alvin Greene
Greene
Susan Ford jailed after stabbing in self defense
Susan Ford received a year in prison for stabbing Anselmo during an alleged strangling attempt. Anselmo faces attempted murder charges awaiting trial. Judge Babcock said Ford endangered the community and showed little remorse, despite public humiliation. she could have faced up to five years.
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Utah Judge Rules Howe Trial Will Proceed
A Utah district judge refused to halt the sex solicitation case against U S representative Allan Howe. The ruling clears the way for a second trial set to begin August 23 despite defense motions alleging entrapment and constitutional issues.
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Howe
Salt Lake City
UPI
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Croft
Escapee Evans Captured in Las Vegas After Prison Break
Laurence Evans, 21, who cut a hole in a Nevada State Prison fence on Aug 17 to escape, was arrested in Las Vegas by Metro police officer Robert Chauncey after a car matching his description was spotted. Evans, serving 10 years for grand larceny and six years for unlawful use of credit cards, offered no resistance.
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Deadly Barge Towed In Bay Drama in Chesapeake Bay
Salvage experts decided to tow the capsized Allied Chemical barge carrying 130,000 gallons of sulfuric acid two miles farther into Chesapeake Bay to reduce land exposure risk. Coast Guard spokesman Rob Baeten said moving the vessel aimed to prevent acid vapor from reaching shore after the vessel capsized about a mile north of the Wolf Trap Light near Mathews, Virginia.
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Wolf Trap
Reagan Steals GOP Show From Grayson and Laub
Reagan edges Ford bid as Laxalt anchors action with Nixon era tone. Ford’s camp blames missteps as Reagan defeats loom in nominating race. Nevada delegation faces disappointment over Reagan odds and vice presidential selection amid 73 day stretch.
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