Kansas State Fair Hub of Color and Noise
The Kansas State Fair explodes with activity as crowds stream through gates past patrol officers and gatekeepers. Journey through the midway, livestock shows, and grand arena events led by 4 H exhibitors, with the Champion Angus Chico crowned amid cheers.
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Joan Istas Hutchinson
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Boy Scouts
Yahoo
Horse Arena
Joe Hall
Bronson
Chico
Barbie Becker
Elk County
Debate Set For Oct 6 In San Francisco
Campaign coverage follows Carter and Ford as they prepare for a Philadelphia clash and a San Francisco second debate on foreign policy. Carter mounts a whistle stop tour through New Jersey and Pennsylvania, stressing tax reform and unemployment while invoking Truman Kennedy and Johnson.
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James H. Rubin
Associated Press
White House
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Ford
San Francisco
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Truman
Kennedy
Johnson
Manhattan
Penn Station
Pittsburgh
Newark
Trenton
Overbrook
Harrisburg
Altoona
Johnstown
George T. Davis
San Francisco Chronicle
TWA Flies Again After Brief Weekend Strike Ends
The Associated Press reports Trans World Airlines resumed normal service after a weekend strike by mechanics and ground staff over wages ended Sunday. Secretary of Labor ordered an emergency bargaining session. 12,000 workers began returning to work as a tentative agreement awaits a two week vote. Domestic flights expected normal today. international routes to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to be fully restored by Tuesday. no reported passenger stranding.
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Associated Press
Trans World Airlines
Washington
W.J. Usety Jr
TWA
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Tmany
Congress Faces Big Workload and Deadlines
Congress pushes through long sessions with an Oct. 2 adjournment in sight. House Speaker Carl Albert vows to stay in session all night if needed while Senate leaders anticipate a heavy week ahead as they vote on unemployment tax increases and debate extending benefits to farm workers. The House plans to revise copyright laws to strengthen protections for authors and recording artists.
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Washington
Congress
House
Carl Albert
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
D-W
Jong
Byrd
Ford
Senate Finance Committee
Bennett reassures pickup owners over marking law change
Gov. Bennett said lawmakers will fix an apparent drafting error in the new truck license law. He noted enforcement would not begin before March 1 and urged nonfarm small trucks to delay buying plates. Conard warned enforcement could start with new tags unless the exemption is kept.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Kansas
Bennett
John J. Conard
Conard
Kansas Highway Patrol
Kissinger Sees Progress in Rhodesia and Namibia Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger flew to Lusaka to brief President Kaunda as Rhodesia leaders Smith and Vorster reported progress toward black majority rule. U S British proposals envision a two year path to black rule, a Geneva conference, expanded cabinet, and a $2 billion fund for whites leaving Rhodesia. SWAPO may join negotiations toward independence in South-West Africa.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Henry A. Kissinger
Zambia
Rhodesia
South-West Africa
Jan D. Smith
John Vorater
Kissinger
Lusaka
Kenneth Kaunda
Smith
Vorster
Tam
Salisbury
Turing Rhodesian Front Party
Geneva
United States
Britain
Vorater
Namibia
United Nations
South-West
UAW Ford Talks Resume After Week of Strikes
DEARBORN Mich AP officials of the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co prepare to resume contract negotiations today after five days of exploratory talks. UAW Vice President Ken Bannon says the parties now better understand where they differ and why. Ford labor relations chief Sidney McKenna agrees progress was made toward ending the strike. County forecast notes a cigar 19 partly cloudy and cool through Tuesday with lows around 46 and highs near 77.
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Dearborn
Mich
United Auto Workers
Ford Motor Co
Ford
UAW
Ken Bannon
Bannon
Sidney McKenna
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Bob Dole
America
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Pasadena
Calif
Viking Project
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Martin
Mars
Cigar
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