Ford maps fall plan with debates and campaign moves
President Ford plans four nationally televised debates with Carter and to boost his campaign this fall. He spends the weekend in Vail with family and aides while Dole criticizes the pace. Debates committee meetings and campaign staffing are arranged as Ford eyes a vigorous push.
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Jim Lynn
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Jody Powell
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League of Women Voters
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Thomas Dewey
Truman
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Richard Bass
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Brian McCartney
Congress seeks fix for postal woes and budget control
Congress returns to pressure to fix ailing Postal Service facing a 4.5 billion deficit and service cuts. A Senate bill would grant 1 billion in subsidies and create a long range plan. Hollings pushes for tighter budget oversight and postmaster general appointment changes.
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Riot squads fire as South Africa faces Soweto general strike
In Soweto police fired on clubs wielding crowds as a three day general strike halted workers in Johannesburg. At least one rioter died and reports of several gunshot injuries followed, amid nationwide unrest with 250 plus killed and 1,200 injured over nine weeks.
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Calamities seen as not signaling world end according to experts
The death toll from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural calamities this year is the highest since 1970 but scientists say it does not herald the apocalypse. Seismologists from Sweden, the United States, Japan, Italy, and the Philippines debate whether activity is unusual and if one catastrophe triggers another.
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Workers urged to back B1 bomber write-in campaign
Washington reports that workers are urged to contact Congress as a decision nears on the B1 bomber project to replace the aging B52. The House seeks 244 units with eight initial planes funded, while disagreements push a production decision past the next presidential inauguration. Rockwell president Robert B. Anderson calls employees to persuade lawmakers and rally public support.
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Ray Ray honored bus driver for hero rescue of kids
In Chowchilla California Ed Ray lauded at a large barbecue and awards ceremony for safely guiding 26 children from an underground kidnapper’s hold. About 5,000 people attended the event at the Madera County Fairgrounds as authorities prepared to present indictments to the grand jury.
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Madera County Grand Jury
Soviet Moon Sample Mission Luna 24 Returns to Earth
Soviet Luna 24 rocket delivered a six-foot core of soil and rock from the moon to a Siberian landing site after a three day journey. Tass said it marked the eighth Soviet moon landing and followed Luna 20 in 1972. The crew aboard Salyut 5 remained in orbit on day 48, aiming to extend records.
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Bellevue Stratford hit by Legionnaires Disease scare
Philadelphia hotel the Bellevue Stratford sees lobby and dining room empty as illness fears hit business after Legionnaires Disease outbreak. Governor Shapp plans to stay to show confidence. 26 killed and 147 ill among convention attendees. City finds plumbing violations but no proven link to illness.
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Mike’s Stereo Effects Promotes Hi Fidelity Gear
Mike of Stereo Effects urges readers without a tape deck or stereo to visit Larry’s stop for records or tapes. He runs a complete stereo store offering top name brand hi fidelity components. Pleasure Programming at Lompoc Plaza aims to provide enjoyment and satisfaction.
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