Carter Accepts Ford Debate Challenge in Surprising Twist
President Ford issued a surprise face to face debate challenge during the GOP convention. Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter quickly accepted via his spokesman calling for public dialogue to reveal where each stands. Carter and Rosalyn watched Ford's remarks from Plains as aides scrambled to relay reactions to reporters.
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Ford Dole ticket unites as underdog in GOP convention
In Kansas City Missouri the Ford Dole ticket emerges united after a heated GOP convention. Ford endorsements Reagan pledge and calls for bipartisan action. Dole delivers a restrained acceptance praising Ford while blasting the Democratic Congress.
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Dole Campaign Tour Verbalizes Cross-2012 Party Unity
Kansas Senator Robert Dole, then GOP national chairman, spoke at the Lincoln Pay dinner in Middletown, urging bipartisanship while praising Nixon era policies. He also defended China policy and touted crime and drug efforts as the 1972 election year political activity tied to Butler County Republican events.
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U S Jets Move Toward Korea After Panmunjom Killings
Two squadrons of F4 Phantom jets and additional aircraft were diverted toward Korea as U S authorities vow to retaliate if North Korea attacks. The Panmunjom killings of Maj Arthur Bonifas and Lt Mark Barrett triggered funeral rites and heightened military alerts across the peninsula.
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Weather outlook calls for clear skies and hot weekend
Skies will be clear tonight and sunny Saturday with a low around 60 tonight and a high near 90s on Saturday. Rain chances are zero. Yesterday peaked at 84 and dropped to 58. Extended outlook shows fair skies hot temperatures and no rain through Tuesday.
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