Reagan bids to Kansans as Dole VP rumors swirl
Ronald Reagan and Richard Schweiker pressed Kansas delegates for support at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City Missouri. Governor Robert Bennett met with President Ford amid VP speculation about Kansas Senator Bob Dole.
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Ford Holds GOP Lead as Convention Votes for Nominee
President Ford dominates the 1976 Republican National Convention with a decisive win on a key issue over challenger Ronald Reagan. The AP tally shows Ford at 1,141 delegates to Reagan's 1,041 with 77 uncommitted as voting nears to confirm the nominee.
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Two Americans killed in Koreas DMZ clash
In Panmunjom amid tree trimming near the Bridge of No Return, about 30 North Korean guards armed with axes and pikes attacked a U N Command escort team, killing two U S Army officers and injuring four enlisted and five South Koreans. North Korea claimed self defense.
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Reagan delegates press on after platform clash at convention
Kansas and Texas Reagan delegates reacted to a 160 amendment defeat on vice Presidential nominations as misgivings rose about Ford’s prospects. Mississippi opposed, Indiana and Iowa split, while Dole struggled amid tense floor scenes and pro Ford demonstrations.
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City officials pressure sanitation over trash pickup dispute
The Kansas city commission criticized the sanitation department at a Tuesday meeting and warned of a private hauler contract. Mayor Pence urged action and listed citizen complaints while Don McLaughlin promised to fix issues within 120 days, but fellow officials showed no clear support.
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Heat wave to persist in Lawrence into the weekend
The Lawrence area faces at least two more days of scorching heat with nighttime lows in the 70s and daytime highs around 95 to 100. The National Weather Service says the heat wave will continue through Sunday with little chance of rain before Monday.
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Continued hot in Journal-World index pages
The Journal-World notes ongoing hot conditions with full details on page 22. Readers are directed to the continuation for a complete index and related weather information.
Philippines quake toll tops 5300 and 28716 homeless
Manila AP reports the official dead and missing in Mindanao earthquakes and tsunamis rising to over 5300, with about 28716 homeless. 3103 confirmed dead and 2282 missing, 688 injured, many bodies found off the southern coast as paratroopers reportedly swept away.
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