Ford to announce running mate before GOP vote
President Ford told Illinois delegates he will choose a running mate who is more moderate than Reagan’s pick. Four candidates remain under consideration Elliott Richardson William Simon William Scranton and Howard Baker. Some uncommitted delegates will be told of Ford’s choice before Wednesday night’s balloting.
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Treasury
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U.N
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
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GOP
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Arizona
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Reagan confronts Illinois delegate over alleged bribe at convention
Ronald Reagan publicly confronted Marie Goodlow of Illinois who claimed a $2,500 bribe offer to back him on convention rules. FBI probes bribe attempts to sway Ford delegates as the party seeks to uncover who funded influence efforts.
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UPI
Ronald Reagan
Marie Goodlow
Illinois
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FBI
Ford
Sears
Fbis
Reaga
City targets nuisances under city code actions
The Lompoc Fire Department uses photos and notices to flag nuisances under Section 8900 of the city code. Fire officials say a 21 day abatement window prompts cleanup but extensions are possible. Four parcels face public hearings on September 7 after council adoption of hearings.
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Robert C. Vincent
Lompoc
Sana Vamgeu
Burns
Fire Department
Ronald Reid
Reid
Jack Lam
Cherry Ave
Bocas
North St
Toll high in new temblors and 1319 dead in coast quake
A government and Red Cross count reports 1,319 killed in Philippine quakes with many victims swept away by 18 foot tidal waves. Mindanao island shows hundreds of fatalities while tremors also hit China with no immediate casualties reported. Dr Vicente Galvez warns death toll could rise during World War II.
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Red Cross
China
Vicente Galvez
Mindanao
Manila
Zam
La Soufriere erupts with massive tremors in Guadeloupe
The La Soufriere volcano near Pointe-a-Pitre erupted Monday night emitting ash and fire with earthquake strength. Scientists warned the main danger could come when lava glows red, though villages were spared and residents evacuated from the danger zone. The eruption produced 85 near simultaneous tremors and 119 strong aftershocks in 19 minutes.
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Pointe-A-Pitre
Guadeloupe
UPI
la Soufriere
Brousse
Beautification Commission Chairman Schwark to Retire
Beautification Commission Chairman Dave Schwark announced he will not seek another four year term. He praised downtown revitalization and landscaping projects but cited frustrations with highway decisions and delays at the town entrance. He may pursue future city work while remaining open to noncommission roles.
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Jim Sweeney
Beautification Commission
Dave Schwark
Schwark
Joe Valencia
Federal Electric
Commission
Board amends pacts with alcohol recovery units
With two of its five members absent the Board of Supervisors amended contracts for alcoholism recovery services at the Farm House in Lompoc and Span Inc in Santa Maria. The board referred tax levy requests to the auditor controller and set a Sept 7 hearing for ARCO's appeal of a planning denial.
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Lompoc
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Santa Maria
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Atlantic Richfield Co
County Planning Commis
Ford Tops Magic Number in GOP Convention
President Ford secured the required 1,130 delegates for a first ballot nomination as Reagan aides privately conceded fading chances. Ford announced William Millikan as his ticket nominee choice while Jim Baker reported higher delegate tallies, with Reagan contending until the end amid shifting loyalties and an FBI probe into vote buying claims.
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UPI
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Ronald Reagan
Mississippi
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Shanks
Reagan
James Baker
Kemper Arena
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