Reagan Schweiker pick rattles GOP smooths some support
United Press International reports mixed reactions as Ronald Reagan’s choice of Richard Schweiker as running mate shifts delegate loyalties. Some delegates and governors withdraw backing, while others reaffirm support or shift to Ford. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Utah show varied responses as Ford edges toward the nomination.
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Beef supply up but farmers lose on slaughtered cattle
The Agriculture Department says strong beef supply lowers prices as farmers incur losses up to $100 per grain-fed steer sent to slaughter. Retail beef prices fall slowly while middlemen margins rise. July to September beef supply may exceed last year by about 19 percent before easing.
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Coastal bill draws opposition despite compromise
Opponents argue the coastal protection bill still shifts too much power to a state commission and could threaten property rights. Tim Leslie of the County Supervisors Association says the measure narrows local control, while Dugald Gilles warns of policing authority over local plans. The California Chamber of Commerce remains opposed, though the California Association of Port Authorities plans no opposition.
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Soviet chess grandmaster defects to the West in Amsterdam
Viktor Korchnoi sought political asylum after entering a police station in Amsterdam. Dutch expert Jan Hein Donner notes Korchnoi feared being barred from travel abroad due to past criticisms of Karpov. Justice Ministry will decide in about two weeks. Korchnoi, 45, left family in the Soviet Union and faces government scrutiny as he awaits a decision.
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Carter pushes for mail registration amid political clash
United Press International reports that Democratic nominee Carter urged passage of a postcard voter registration bill. Speaker Carl Albert and Rep. Ray Madden support moving the measure, while Rep. John Anderson criticizes the approach amid heavy House opposition. Carter vows to push for universal voter registration and to urge President Ford to sign.
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Ventura jail riot injures inmates and deputies
Rioters in three Ventura County Jail sections set fires and damaged beds and televisions. A 22 deputy and 12 fire crew ended the disturbance by 10 p.m. No other injuries reported besides two deputies treated for smoke inhalation and one inmate with a bruised hand.
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UAW Official Denounces GM Contract Proposal As Harsh
A UAW vice president calls GM's initial contract proposal the harshest and most far reaching in 28 years, citing health care copays arbitration limits and separate wage packages. Wall Street predicted GM would report a record quarterly earnings near 900 million dollars, with Ford and Chrysler also revealing strong results. The talks focus on absenteeism overtime grievances new hire policies and health care costs as potential strike targets loom.
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Warring Lebanese militias near truce
Arab League mediator Hassan Sabry El-Khaly said warring Lebanese militias neared a new truce as Christians agreed to allow Red Cross evacuations from Tal Zaatar. Despite this, Beirut endured fresh shelling with at least 80 killed and 130 wounded in the past day.
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Coalition fights new gas price ceiling in UPI report
A coalition of consumer labor and local government groups opposes the FPC move to raise the interstate gas ceiling to 1.01 to 1.42 per thousand cubic feet, estimating the typical home would pay $15.60 more yearly. Energy Action leads the suit effort with Minnesota and other groups debating the rate hike intended to spur supply.
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