Ford set to name VP as GOP unites after convention
President Ford moves to announce his vice presidential pick after clinching the Republican nomination at Kansas City. Reagan refuses the job but pledges to campaign for Ford as Ford and Reagan meet to pledge unity. Ford leads 1,187 votes to 1,070 with peers praising the campaign and party rally atmosphere.
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Michigan
Bitter end for Reagan delegates at GOP convention
At the convention West Virginia's tally put Ford over the top and California alternates reacted with rage and despair. Many left quietly as the crowd vented with curses and gestures while some viewed the fight as a bid to delay the nominating prime time.
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Arizona
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Phoenix
North Korea orders combat readiness after Panmunjom clash
North Korea upgrades its armed forces to combat readiness amid U.S. warnings over the Panmunjom killing of two American officers. The United States recalls leave personnel and warns the armistice framework is at risk while Pentagon officials downplay retaliation. Both sides trade blame as the security zone fight injures several locals and soldiers.
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Ohio GOP United Behind Ford After Primary Victory
Ohio Republicans voiced optimism after a 91-6 party vote to back President Ford on the first convention ballot. The June 8 primary set the stage for campaign planning as Rep. Fored Young praised the victory and Keith McNamara announced immediate general election strategy meetings.
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Kansas City
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Weekend Sunshine Continues With Warm Temperatures
Forecasters expect clear sunny weather Friday with a zero percent chance of rain. Tonight’s low around 60 and high near 80. Yesterday’s high was 83 and overnight low 55. Extended outlook shows fair skies and warm conditions through Monday.
Convention schedule for Republican National Convention
AP reports today’s program includes 6 30 p m CD T nominations for vice role call for selection of vice presidential nominee acceptance speech of the presidential nominee and adjournment
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