19 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1976
Page
1
The report notes Reagan supporters refuse to switch, still facing likely defeat to President Ford. Earthquake tolls rise across three continents making 1976 the worst year since 1970 for such disasters.
Monroe readings show a high of 93 and a low around 70 this morning with fair to partly cloudy skies. A 20 percent chance of rain persists Friday as a high in the low 90s and winds come from the east at 10 to 15 mph.
Dalton and Delton Burch turn 30 with secret plans for the evening. Charles M. Gray of Jonesboro and James W. Allen of Clarks enlist in the Air Force, Gray choosing mechanical training, Allen selecting air cargo specialist.
Kansas City AP Reagan says he will not accept the vice presidential nomination though he may endure a convention draft. He will support Ford but prefers independence from a VP role, continuing radio, columns and speaking tours while aiding the campaign from the outside.
President Ford selected Sen Robert J. Dole of Kansas as his Republican running mate in 1976. Ford praised Dole as a team player whose philosophy aligns with his, aiming to unite the party after Reagan's nomination challenge. Reagan endorsed the pick as well, and the convention was to ratify the selection.
The United States and North Korea ordered combat readiness in Korea after the slaying of two American officers in Panmunjom. Both sides issued warnings while denying intent to retaliate, with North Korea accusing the U S of aggression and citing the “brutal murder” of joint security personnel.
The United Press International report notes that the Duchess of Bedford introduced the first afternoon tea in England in 1680. The event marked a shift in social customs and hospitality, influencing British tea service traditions for generations.
Today’s program lists 6 30 p m CDT nominations for vice president roll call for selection of vice presidential nominee acceptance speech of the vice presidential nominee acceptance speech of the adjournment.
The Commerce Department reports after tax corporate profits rose at an annual 1.4 billion rate to 81.1 billion in Q2, down from Q1’s 5.6 billion rise. Inflation and inventory profits trimmed undistributed profits to 16.8 billion, boosting questions about funds for expansion and jobs.
Mary Duggan of St. Louis reflects supporters' mood at The Alameda Plaza Hotel in Kansas City after Ronald Reagan's defeat. She holds her shoes as crowds react in the plaza area early today.
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