Connally Backs Ford After Spurning Reagan Plan
Former Texas governor John Connally declared support for Gerald Ford after meeting at the White House and rejecting Ronald Reagan. Connally praised Ford as the better choice and indicated timing to join the ticket, while Reagan’s selection of Sen. Richard Schweiker as running mate stirred party realignments. Meanwhile Carter and Mondale received economic briefings in Plains, Georgia, ahead of the national security and foreign policy sessions.
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Couples Request Standing Burials in Hillside Cemetery
Four couples seek to be buried standing up on a rocky hillside above Barker Reservoir in Nederland Colorado. Plots cost 25 dollars each but three spaces must be purchased to bury two people due to digging around boulders. Burial would be in an old cemetery section, with coffins placed vertically to fit the terrain.
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Harrises Rest Case Suddenly Rested in Hearst Trial
In Los Angeles Patricia Hearst awaits rebuttal as the Harris defense rests its case. Prosecutors note the defense declined an opening statement and will call Misa Hearst as a rebuttal witness after presenting its case.
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Weather Emily Harris and the trial closing arguments
Emily Harris stood and announced a parallel remark as the judge sat with the Harrises. The prosecutor noted 28 witnesses in 10 days of testimony to prove involvement in crimes. The trial, dating from May 1974, featured taped communications and violent statements by the Harrises.
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Comic Dictionary Series Described In A-J Today
The A-J Today profile highlights a comic dictionary project, outlining its scope and contributors. It notes how the dictionary builds humor through lettered entries and references to ongoing comic strips and wordplay techniques.
Connally Admits Twist Douses Reagan Veep Pick
Area dismay fills party ranks as Reagan selects Schweiker to join ticket. Delegates debate impact with Midland analyst Ernest Angelo praising the move for balance while others warn it could alienate voters and reduce turnout in November.
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Asylum Asked By Soviet Chess Master Korchnoi
In Amsterdam Viktor Korchnoi, the world’s No 2 rated player, sought asylum from the Soviet Union amid tensions over his career and visa status. Local officials reported the petition and related diplomatic discussions were underway.
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Ex-Lobbyist Acquitted of Illegal Gift Count
Washington AP report on Claude C. Wild and Jaeoee Galt Ombrie acquitted Tuesday of illegally contributing five thousand dollars to Senator Daniel Inouye's re election campaign. The veteran lobbyist and associates faced possible two year terms and a ten thousand dollar fine. Wild expressed relief and planned a vacation after the verdict. Hundley praised the verdict as a personal victory.
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