Ford taps Sen. Dole as running mate in GOP bid
President Ford selects Sen. Robert J. Dole of Kansas to join his ticket after clinching the GOP nomination. The announcement came hours after Ford defeated Ronald Reagan and ahead of the convention’s closing session to ratify the choice.
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Ford Today
Robert J. Dole
Kansas
White House
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Howard Baker
Atty
William Ruckelshaus
Reagan
California
Patricia Colon
Santa Barbara
Reagan's Supporters Left Bitter at Convention Ending
The third night of the convention ended with bitter display from Ronald Reagan's supporters as West Virginia's votes pushed Ford over the top. California, Colorado, and Arizona alternate delegates reacted with anger, curses, and protests while some left politely. A few California delegates accepted the loss and urged moving on to battle Carter. The hall grew quiet as tallying continued amid tension and delayed drama.
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Kansas City, Mo
Ronald Reagan
West Virginia
Ford
California
Colorado
Arizona
Bob Lindsay
San Jose
Jimmy Carter
Connally grim at Ford nomination exit
John Connally appeared unusually grim during President Ford’s nomination by the Republican National Convention. As he left Kemper Arena he brushed aside questions about his odds for the vice presidential nomination. The former Texas governor was subdued in the moment.
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John Connally
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Kemper Arena
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Watergate
Water Show Set Friday at Point Comfort Pool
A Swanettes synchronized swimming demonstration headlines a Friday water show at Point Comfort pool with free 7:30 p.m. admission. Calhoun Red Cross sponsors the event featuring beginner to intermediate swimming, water safety, and lifesaving for youth and seniors, with Swanettes leaders and members named.
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Calhoun County
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American Red Cross
Laurie Brogger
Hope Garza
Karen Moore
Phyllis
Nancy Fox
Bobby King
Seadrift Hit by Late Wednesday Storm Winds and Damage
A severe late afternoon storm in Seadrift, Calhoun County, dumped about 1.08 inches of rain and caused damage including a roof torn from Cunningham's seafood plant, a utility pole break, and a destroyed ice box. No injuries were reported. boats and trailers sustained damage while residents described shock at the unexpected weather. Police Chief Ted Munoz confirmed the overall extent pending assessments.
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Calhoun County
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Munoz
Main Street
Floyd Witthebert
Loki Hall
Forces put on alert after Panmunjom killings
The United States and North Korea raised readiness in Korea after the slaying of two American officers in Panmunjom. Capt. Arthur G. Bonifas and 1st Lt. Mark T. Barrett were killed, prompting mass returns of American personnel and a warning of jeopardized armistice terms.
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South Korea
United States
North Korea
Korea
Panmunjom
Pentagon
Washington
U.S
Arthur G. Bonifas
Newburgh
N.Y
Mark T. Barrett
Columbia
N.C
Weekend Weather Outlook With Thunder Showers Possible
Partly cloudy and warm with a slight chance of thundershowers through Friday. Variable east winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing at night. Highs near 95 today, low 70s tonight. Friday highs in the low 90s. Rain probability about 20 percent today tonight and Friday. Boating winds east 10 to 15 knots, seas 2 to 4 feet, with higher gusts in showers. Tides listed with times Friday and Thursday. Barometer 30.00 inches.
Tropical storm Candice nears hurricane strength offshore
Tropical storm Candice, forming near Bermuda, is expected to strengthen to hurricane levels with winds above 74 mph, moving north-northeast and posing no immediate land threat. A weaker tropical low near Key West is forecast to gain strength. Belle, the season's first hurricane, already caused damage along the East Coast.
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Candice
Atlantic
Bermuda
Key West
John Hope
Huricane Center
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North Carolina
Long Island
N.Y
New England
Seadrift Wins 108000 Grant for Water System Expansion
Seadrift city officials announced HUD approved a 100000 community development block grant to extend water and sewage lines to unserved homes within city limits. About 31 houses lack service now with plans to reach roughly 70 percent of unserved homes using the grant funds. Administrative costs will be covered from revenue sharing or the general fund.
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Seadrift
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Tom Garner
Garner
Corporations Show Slower Profit Pace
The Commerce Department reported slower after tax corporate profit growth in Q2, rising at an annual rate of 1.4 billion to 81.1 billion, down from 5.6 billion in Q1. Profits were 32.9 percent ahead of a year earlier, vs 37.2 percent in Q1, as GNP growth was revised to 4.3 percent for Q2 from 4.4.
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