Seven Big States Highlight Harvest Push in Presidential Campaign
With eight days to harvest time, the race focuses on California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas. Ford and Dole press for momentum, Carter and Mondale counter in the seven states with 207 of 270 electoral votes. Ford unveils a $4 million media push, speaks on inflation, and touts defense while criticizing Carter’s budget plans. Carter, resting in Plains, Ga., plans cross country campaigning ending in Texas and California, while polls show a tight race among leading candidates.
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New York
Illinois
Ohio
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Texas
Gerald R. Ford
Bob Dole
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Mutual Radio
Joe Garagiola
Ford
Carter
Ilinois
Plains
Plains Baptist Church
Time Magazine
County rally hails get out the vote push in Audrain
About 450 attended a Sunday rally by the Audrain County Democratic Club and Audrain County Democratic Central Committee. Incumbent Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick led the get out the vote charge, citing August primary results and 300000 new voters since the last presidential election. Warren Hearnes attacked Danforth and criticized policy positions as he urged turnout for the Democratic ticket. Kirkpatrick defended election laws and highlighted his record on voter registration and campaign practices act enforcement. Moonlighting speakers Karen Mondale and Harold Volkmer reinforced turnout, while governor candidate Joe Teasdale miss due to illness. Continued notes from St Louis events referenced upcoming campaigns and voter contrast.
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Audrain County Democratic Central Committee
James Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Missouri
Warren Hearnes
U.S. Senate
Danforth
Lawyera
Washington
Christopher
St. Louis
Todd
Mexico
Karen Mondale
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Joe Teasdale
Harold Volkmer
Hannibal
Vollmer
Ray Hamlett
Final Council Session On Priorities Tonight
The Citizens Advisory Committee approved a priority list for 526000 in Community Development funds awaiting final hearing at tonight's city council meeting. Top priorities include housing rehabilitation, Boulevard construction, Courtney Child Care Centers, Older Adults Transportation Service, and Town Branch construction.
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Citizens Advisory Committee
Boulevard
Courtney Child Care Centers
Older Adults Transportation Service
Town Branch
Poll Shows Close Vote On Tax Issues
Kansas City AP poll surveying 498 registered voters finds narrow margins on three Missouri ballot measures on the November 2 vote. A sales tax hike of one-eighth cent and tax-free foods and drugs lead modestly. a utility-rate provision trails by a wide margin. results show varying regional support in Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Times
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Star
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St. Louis
Medi-Pet offers health insurance for cats and dogs in Bay Area
LOS ALTOS California AP Medi-Pet provides animal health insurance now available to six Bay Area counties. Founder Paul Murray plans nationwide expansion, with 100 plus subscribers and 26 to 30 affiliated veterinary hospitals. Coverage includes routine checkups and major injuries, with premiums 68 dollars annually per pet and multi-pet discounts.
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Medi- Pet
San Francisco Bay Area
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Murray
St. Bernard
Bank of America
Rites Today For Willy Waschenbach
Willy Waschenbach aged 68 dies after extended illness at Pin Oaks Nursing Home. Born March 3 1908 in Harbasch Germany he married Grete Wiedenhoeffer in 1931. They moved to Mexico in 1952 before relocating to the United States. He worked for Baker Packing Co from 1952 to 1975 and belonged to St Brendan Catholic Church. Survived by two sons a brother three sisters and six grandchildren. Graveside services conducted at St Brendan Cemetery with Rev John Walsh officiating. Arnold Funeral Home followed arrangements.
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Pin Oaks
Harbasch
Germany
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Kathrine Reuber Waschenbach
Grete A. Wiedenhoeffer
Mexico
Baker Packing Co
St. Brendan's Catholic Church
Joseph Waschenbach
Martinsville
Ind
Sigmund Waschenbach
Kahoka
Paul Waschenbach
Johanna
Maria
Regina Waschenbach
St. Brendan's Canmerary
John Walsh
Martinsburg
Arnold Funeral Home
Million Chinese Rally Crowns Hua Kuo-feng Leader
In Peking a crowd of about a million cheered Hua Kuo-feng at his first public appearance as China's new leader. Clad in a military uniform, Hua stood beside Defense Minister Yeh Chien-ying and Vice Premier Li Hsien-men as speakers denounced Mao era radicals. The scene underscored military influence in politics and hinted at a potential collective leadership pairing.
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China
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Tien An
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Hua
Mao Tsetung
Chinese Communist Party
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Mao
Chiang Ching
Yeh Chien-ying
Li Hsien-men
Yeh
Arson Suspected In Fatal South Bronx Club Fire
Investigators probe arson in a deadly South Bronx nightclub fire that killed 25 people and injured 24, with authorities naming a possible suspect tied to a quarrel with his wife. Witnesses say flames erupted near the door as patrons tried to escape from a 25 by 40 foot room.
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South Bronx
Michael Codd
Puerto Rico
Jacob Melendez
Farmers For Carter plan pickup caravan across Missouri
A statewide Farmers For Carter caravan will start at 9 a.m. Saturday in Boorville and travel through Fayette Centralia Mexico Fulton and Columbia as part of a 1000 plus vehicle effort to show farm support for Jimmy Carter. Floyd Lewis Audrain County chairman invites interested farmers to join by calling 681 1230 or 594 2407. Also notes birth of Kerri Leann Donaldson at Audrain Medical Center weighing six pounds nine ounces with family details.
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Mr. Lewis
White House
Boor
Caraven
Lewis
James W. Donaldson
Route 3
Kerri Leann Donaldson
Audrain Medical Center
Kimberly Lynn
T.E. Logerman
Augrasse
Walter Donaldson
Mexico
L.E. Logerman
Vandalia
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