Carter names Mondale as running mate for Carter campaign
President nominee Jimmy Carter designated Sen Walter Mondale for vice president at the Democratic National Convention. Mondale praised the ticket and stressed a broad VP role, while Carter cited compatibility on issues, medical notes were reviewed, and six other contenders were informed of the decision.
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Mass dolphin beachings overwhelm rescue efforts near Sarasota
Beached spinner dolphins flood Casey Key scene as dozens try to save them. By Wednesday at least 22 dead, with the group possibly large as 150. Residents recall effort to calm and revive the animals, while autopsies begin at Mote Marine Laboratory on Siesta Key.
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Ford Celebrates 63rd Birthday Amid Carter Nomination News
President Ford marked his 63rd birthday with a White House dinner and family, while Democrats nominated Jimmy Carter for the presidential race. Ford phoned Carter to offer congratulations and said the campaign would stay high level. The birthday outing at Sans Souci, first since its opening 14 years ago, drew a small crowd outside and featured a luncheon, multiple drinks, and a serenade of Happy Birthday.
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Weather outlook with warm clouds and thundershowers
Weather bulletin shows cloudy warm conditions with a chance of thundershowers through Friday. Southeasterly winds 8-16 mph, highs in the upper 80s, lows around 70. Rain chances 50 percent this afternoon, 30 tonight, 50 Friday. Boating winds 10-15 knots, seas 2-4 feet, higher in showers. South of Port O Connor winds 12-20 knots, seas 3-5 feet. Sunset 8:28 pm, sunrise 6:40 am. Tides highs at 7:18 pm and 8:38 am Friday, lows 2:30 pm and 1:41 am Friday. Barometric pressure 30.06.
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Survivor Tells of Gulf Rig Tragedy Capsule Flip
18 year old Bradley S. Kurtz testified before a Coast Guard inquiry that a wave and the weight of men inside overturned the escape capsule carrying 13 workers who died last April off Port O Connor. He said most inside were not belted as the capsule tilted and flooded, while tug line disputes emerged over the cause. Loftin, key witness, remains injured and unrecovered for the hearing.
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South Texas Grain Spoiled by Weather
Flooding rains hit South Texas wrecking grain sorghum yields projected at 50 to 100 million dollars. Corpus Christi area bore the brunt with 16 inches of rain since July 6, while a Lower Nueces flood warning persisted. Tornadoes touched down near Driscoll Banquete and Rockport as showers spread across the state from Austin to El Paso and into New Mexico.
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Major Auto Rate Hike Urged by Texas Insurers
Insurance officials seeking higher auto premiums claim Texas losses exceed $500,000 daily. A 27.9 percent statewide rise is urged with variations by 40 rating areas. Typical policyholder details and county by county increases are outlined, from $20 to $85.
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Ed Bell’s Washington trip yarns win festival cheers
Ed Bell and wife Mary attended the Smithsonian Folklore Festival in Washington D C for Independence Day, as Bell entertained with tall tales that mixed fact and fiction. He recalled early Texan roots, joked about airport security, and left audiences agreeing the trip was a Texas style jackpot of stories and charm.
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