Ford seeks advisers from 2259 delegates before VP pick
President Ford says he will consult all Republican convention delegates if he wins the nomination in Kansas City. The move counters Ronald Reagan's choice of Sen. Richard Schweiker as running mate and aims to placate conservative GOP critics wary of a liberal pick.
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Ford
Kansas City
Ronald Reagan
Richard Schweiker
R.pa
Reagan
Ford invites Yale Law classes to White House luncheon
President Ford invites Yale Law School classes of 1940 41 and 42 to a White House luncheon today. About 55 former classmates have accepted with prominent attendees including William Scranton Stanley Resor and Walter Lord. Some declines include Cyrus Vance and R Sargent Shriver.
Weather Outlook and Local Notices July 31 1976
Weather Clear and cooler tonight with lows in the mid 50s. Sunny and cooler Sunday with highs in the low to mid 70s. Rain probability 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Sunday. Winds northerly to northwesterly 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures Friday 77 to 61. Sunrise 6 21 a.m. Sunset 8 46 p.m. Moonrise 11 41 a.m. Moonset 11 19 p.m. Marriage license applications listed for Stively Osborne Jordan Honaker Cornell Ruggles. Death Mrs Cora L Holmes 88 Nova.
Opinion poll on girls in boys sports sparks debate
Friday's question asks if girls should be allowed on boys contact teams such as football and basketball with split opinions. Voters are urged to call a number to vote yes or no, with quotes from supporters and critics and a sidebar note about Ohio legislation restricting General Assembly sessions.
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Yellow Springs
Ohio
Board of Education
U.S
Joe Greene
Crossing America By Sweeper Carrier Earns Credit and Pay
Michael Erickson 26 of Minneapolis pushes a floor and carpet sweeper across the United States to promote conservation and earn 2000 dollars. The stunt also yields college credit at the University of Minnesota toward an English degree. He began June 16 in Virginia Beach and has logged about 1600 miles with basic gear. Erickson calls himself an ordinary individual carrying the sweepers.
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Kansas City, Mo
UPI
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America
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Minneapolis
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Virginia Beach
Oregon
Washington
Minneapolis-St. Paul
California trio seeks cross country skateboard record
Three Californians Jack Smith Jeff French and Mike Filden roll through Greenwich en route across the United States by skateboard aiming to be the first to complete the trek. They started in Lebannon Oregon and plan to finish in Williamsburg Virginia averaging about 100 miles daily with sponsorship from a Florida company and a $500 prize.
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Greenwich
Jack Smith
Jeff French
Mike Filden
United States
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Florida
Juror Opinion Alleged in Harris Trial Deliberations
In Los Angeles the Harris murder trial jury began deliberations on 11 felony counts amid allegations a juror formed an opinion before oath. A prospective juror testified that another panel member showed a definite mindset, prompting motions for mistrial or dismissal and further hearings.
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Los Angeles
UPI
SLA
William
Emily Harris
Mark Brandler
Brandler
Jeannie Barton
Ronald Pruyn
Harrises
Four Arrested In Downtown Incident
Four individuals were charged with failing to disperse after police dispersed crowds on East Main Street in front of Huron County Banking Co. The group, including three men and a juvenile, had been shouting at cars and tossing beer bottles near Holman's Jewelry Store and then ran through an alley between South Linwood and South Prospect Streets. The cited adults are Ricky M. Austin 24 of 16 Bouscau Ave, Russell Nottke 20 of rural Huron, and Larry Risner of rural Norwalk. The juvenile was cited into juvenile court.
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Huron County Banking Co
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South Prospect Streets
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Bouscau Ave
Russell Nottke
Huron
Larry Risner
Norwalk
Tennessee Walking Horse Show at Huron County Fairgrounds
A Tennessee Walking Horse show is set for 12 30 p m Sunday at the Huron County Fairgrounds with admission priced at 1 dollar.
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Huron County Fairgrounds
Legislator Seeks 90 Day Limit for General Assembly
State Rep. Gene Damschroder proposes a two year limit totaling 80 days for Indiana’s General Assembly with 20 days in the first year and 60 in the second. He argues a cutoff focuses on major matters and curbs unnecessary bills. He also suggests pay reductions aligned to the lighter workload.
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Columbus
Gene Damschroder
Rfremont
General Assembly
Indiana
Damschroder
Millionaire Rose Takes Cyanide In Court After Sentencing
Jack Rose, 46, a Southfield heir facing life for arranging his ex wife’s murder, swallowed two cyanide pills in the Oakland County courtroom as his supporters watched. He was rushed to Pontiac General Hospital in critical condition. doctors warned survival was uncertain.
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Southfield
Ernest Opplinger
Waterford
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