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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
6
JOANISTAS reports the Pomona Jaycees Sunflower Days drew over 400 as women competed in a nail-driving contest at City Park. A qualifying tie forced four finalists, and a final heat produced a winner after a run of fast drives and precise hits.
AP reports the Lebanon civil war's heaviest fighting centers on two refugee camps near Beirut with fighting spreading to surrounding areas. Cadavers dot hills around the camps as artillery hammers combat zones at high rates. casualties run into hundreds in 24 hours with limited ambulance access and Beirut airport reopening then closing again.
President Ford heads to a seven nation economic summit in Puerto Rico to discuss global issues with Britain France West Germany Japan Italy and Canada. He warns Cuba against interference and defends U S Puerto Rico relations amid political ferment. The trip begins soon with the summit wrapping the next day.
Attorneys for both sides argue over a $400000 libel case filed by Ottawa attorney Myron Steere. Defendants say coverage of the Nellie Schoonover murder trial was public record and true, constituting reporting on a public matter.
President Ford surpasses the 1000 delegate total by winning 17 of 18 at large Minnesota delegates at the GOP national convention in St. Paul. Reagan takes the remaining delegate, as the AP tally puts Ford at 1001 and Reagan at 929 while California Governor Brown backs Carter if he secures the nomination.
Topeka AP reports Kansas wheat growers enjoy dry conditions aiding harvest after midweek heavy rains. Warm moist air may spark scattered thunderstorms tonight with sunshine and mild cooler highs Sunday. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph help dry fields as forecasts call for mid 80s to low 90s weekend highs and 50s to 60s overnight.
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