Ford Fires TV Adviser and Reshapes White House Staff
President Ford ousted television adviser Robert Mead after a flawed telecast for Queen Elizabeth and shifted authority among senior aides. Counselor Robert Hartmann loses control of written statements but remains in speechwriting oversight as David, a former assistant, steps into a promoted role.
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Ford reshuffles White House staff as Gergen named communications chief
Ford boosts public image by installing Kenneth Gergen as White House communications director replacing Margita White and bringing back William Rattigan as Gergen’s aide. The move follows weeks of discussion and a senior staff lunch with Melvin Laird Stuart Spencer John Rhodes and Richard Cheney as Mead contemplates resignation amid criticism over coverage of the Queen Elizabeth state dinner.
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Miss Universe 1976 Rina Messinger Ready for Global Year
Rina Messinger said she will not worry about safety during her year as Miss Universe 1976. The 20-year-old former Israeli air force reservist plans to study through her reign and travel to many countries.
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UPI
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Wash
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Washington
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Pacific Lutheran University
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Cher gives birth to son Elijah Blue for Cher and Gregg Allman
Cher and Gregg Allman welcomed a son at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. The boy has blonde hair and blue eyes and drew praise from both parents who called him beautiful.
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UPI
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Weather and Life Events From The Record July 12 1976
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s and mostly sunny Tuesday with highs in the 70s. Rain chances near zero. Wind NW to N 8 to 15 mph. Sun and moon times listed. Marriage license applications follow with multiple couples across New London Norwalk Bellevue and other towns. Births report several newborns and deaths note two local residents.
Uganda Israel hostages debate stirs poll findings
A public poll captures mixed views on Israel’s hostage rescue at an Uganda airport. Voters weigh Uganda’s stance, international action, and potential development near the county airport with two hotline numbers for yes or no votes.
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Israel
United States
Carter weighs seven potential running mates for VP
At the Democratic National Convention Jimmy Carter narrows his running mate list to seven senators and one congressman with Mondale viewed as a top contender. He notes age and health factors and says no definite choice has been made while stressing an open mind. Andrew Young will give a seconding address and Carter rejects a female representation quota but supports eventual balance.
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New York
UPI
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Atlanta
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Rockefeller Plaza
Pier 88
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Amy
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Secret Service
Convention Notes From New York During Democratic Convention
The piece surveys upfront costs for the Democratic National Convention in New York with federal funding at 1.18 million, city spending on Madison Square Garden, police, and a $7 million telephone system. It mentions Jimmy Carter’s party meals, Keith Daley’s push for unanimity, Udall jokes, security chief Rocky Pomerance, and Carter’s presidential record-keeping and hotel suite accommodations.
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New York
UPI
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Carter Picks Up $12,750 Party Tab
In February 1975 at the Roosevelt Hotel Udall recalls meeting California Governor Edmund Brown Jr. amid his bid for the Democratic nomination. The scene features Carter arriving first in a notable exchange about late night political maneuvering and access.
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Funnel Cloud Sighted Northeast of Norwalk No Damage Reported
A funnel cloud was sighted northeast of Norwalk Sunday afternoon by 14 year old John Karris near Wells and Collins Roads. The Huron County Sheriff said there were no downed trees, no confirmed tornado, and no serious wind damage. A barn on Zenobia Road burned after being struck by Heney. fire units worked about three hours.
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Erie County
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Berlin Heights
Democratic National Convention Schedule Highlights
At the New York convention today events begin at 8 pm with opening ceremonies led by DNC Chairman Robert Strauss. Highlights include remarks by Caroline Wilkins Basil Paterson and Mary Ann Krupsak, finance updates, a convention film, Strauss address and keynote talks by John Glemm and Barbara Jordan, followed by benediction.
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UPI
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Caroline Wilkins
Basil Paterson
Hugh Carey
Abraham Beame
Edward Bennett Williams
S. Lee Kling
Mary Ann Krupsak
Strauss
John Glemm
D-Ohio
Rep Barabara Jordan
D-Tex
Western End Of Gallup Ave To Be Finished This Week
The western section of Gallup Avenue from Republic Street to Milan Avenue will be paved today or Tuesday with the final asphalt layer. Afterward only ground work and grass seeding remain on the sides. Eastward grading continues with curbs and gutters planned in a few weeks. The project began in April with S.E. Johnson Co. of Bellevue as contractor.
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