Reagan asks probe on bribery of delegates
Reagan pressed Illinois delegates for support as he and running mate Schweiker argued the ticket could beat Carter in November. Ford gained unseen backing from Illinois leaders while a witness claimed five uncommitted delegates shifted to Ford, giving him 1,132 votes. Reagan denied bribery charges amid talks with delegates from New Jersey Louisiana Oklahoma and Mississippi.
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Ford optimistic on blocking vice presidential pick disclosure
President Ford eyes victory on the convention floor as delegates near the 1130 threshold to win the nomination. Senate ally Sen. Robert Griffin says enough votes exist to defeat Reagan backed attempts to force Ford to name a running mate before the balloting tonight. Ford describes prospects as optimistic while avoiding friction with Reagan supporters.
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Nomination hinges on tonight's GOP rules fight
Kansan convention opens with fierce attacks on Carter and Mondale as Goldwater and Rockefeller bury old feuds. Howard Baker and Robert Dole urge voters to “trust yourselves” while accusing Carter of flip flopping on government. Page one analysis notes Carter’s bid for VP amid drafting of ticket plans.
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Robert Dole
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Detroit riot follows rock concert layoff surge
Detroit police hunted 450 workers laid off after a small scale riot at a rock concert. Two teen boys were critically burned when attempting to cover up a burglary, as Long Beach Unified School District enforces unisex dress rules. State Assembly defeats rapid transit referendum bill for November. supporters plan another push Monday. Oil and natural gas lease sales in the Atlantic Ocean proceed after appeals ruling. RTD car drivers vote on strike authorization as talks stall. Ford Administration policies slash cost of living, a factor Sylvia Porter calls a GOP boost.
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Long Beach council cancels vote on full time mayor plan
In a surprise morning move the Long Beach City Council scrapped plans to put a full time council and mayor to voters in November. The decision came 5-2 with Carroll and Rubley voting no, as Sato expressed dismay and Wilson urged reconsideration amid tepid public support.
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Susan Murphy sighted in West Virginia car chase
A car rented by Susan Murphy and another federal prison escapee was spotted in Dunbar West Virginia by a city officer but had vanished before confirmation of license plates. The vehicle had been rented Sunday at San Francisco International Airport by Marys 44 and Diane Ellis 38, who fled Terminal Island prison near Long Beach Saturday night.
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Three Long Beach officers acquitted hope to regain jobs
Three former Long Beach policemen cleared of charges from a bachelor party incident say they will seek reinstatement at a September civil service hearing. The acquittals followed a four hour jury verdict in Los Angeles Municipal Court and join a larger discipline review affecting eight officers.
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Robert Hamby
Paul Steed
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Philippines declared hit by two massive quakes and tsunamis
Reports from Manila say more than 1,009 dead or missing after two major quakes struck the southern Philippines. Official tallies show 811 dead confirmed, 249 missing and 25 injured, with widespread destruction in Mindanao and Cotabato City. Unconfirmed counts and international notes accompany the disaster brief.
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Roger Abbiaka
Pagatlian City
Legion disease toll reaches twenty six in Pennsylvania
Harold Stump, 3, manager of the legion club in Milton, died in a Milton hospital. A new hospitalized patient, unnamed, attended the Eu charistic Congress in Philadelphia. Health officials caution broad criteria may mix unrelated cases and say toxin experts from NIOSH will assist in Philadelphia investigations.
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Denis Lacey II
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Weather Tonight and Wednesday in L B Area
Tonight in the L B area morning low 62 with souda breeze and fair conditions. Mountains expect morning low clouds then fair with 15 to 30 mph winds and a high near 75. Deserts stay fair with 15 to 30 mph winds and a low 55 rising to 105 for the high.
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Judge orders Navy to keep promise in enlistment case
U S District Court Judge Edward Schwartz issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Navy from transferring Master Chief Yeoman Charles Malboeuf to sea duty. Malboeuf, 38, of San Diego, alleged a four year shore duty pledge in exchange for reenlistment, with plans to retire in April 1975 and return his family to the United States. The order keeps him ashore pending hearings while the Navy considers an appeal claiming its right to personnel assignments.
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