Ford Wins GOP Nomination On First Ballot At Convention
President Ford secured the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot defeating Ronald Reagan as the party united. Ford named his running mate, Senator Howard Baker, and thanked delegates after a long, hard convention in Kansas City.
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Jimmy Carter to visit Iowa State Fair in Des Moines
Democrat presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter visits Des Moines for an overnight stay and speech at the Iowa State Fair. He attends a beer and peanut gathering at a Des Moines area farm, spends the night, then a breakfast fundraiser and a farm policy talk at the fairgrounds to aid the state party's voter registration program.
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No decision reached in Highland probe of supt. Walling
Highland Board of Education met over five hours in closed session to probe allegations of misused school funds by Supt. James W. Walling. No resolution was made and a further session is set for Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Walling, hired in 1975, has not worked recently and may take temporary leave. The investigation centers on telephone bills, vacation time, and budget discrepancies flagged by sources. About 75 onlookers attended and questioned directors before the session.
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Godspell at Kalona Town Players Friday and Saturday
Kalona Town Players present Godspell a musical based on the Gospel according to St Matthew at 8 p.m. August 20 21 with doors opening 7 30 p.m. Tickets available at the center. Last production of the season. In Ames Iowa Dr W Robert Parks ISU president noted in a separate item about fair tickets.
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Two traffic wrecks report in Washington County
Washington County sheriff's officers investigated two one car crashes Wednesday causing about 1800 dollars in damage. Michael A. Gearin drove off West Fifth Street after running a stop sign and overturned in a ditch. John O. Paine struck a wandering steer on Highway One seven miles north with no injuries.
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Ford selects Robert Dole as running mate for 1976 ticket
President Ford picks Kansas Senator Robert Dole as his vice presidential choice after days of rumor. Dole, 53, a World War II veteran and former party chairman, brings a combative style and strong Washington ties, while his Midwest base offsets Ford's farm belt concerns amid political pressure.
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September food stamp sale dates in Washington County
September sales set for Washington County residents with dates September 7 for city limits, September 8 for other parts, and September 20 for all county residents. Purchases at the Department of Social Services Office, 212 North Iowa, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Iowa issues color photo licenses at the state fair
Des Moines, UP I The Iowa Department of Transportation offers new color photo drivers licenses at the state fairgrounds. Attendees can convert valid licenses for $1, renewals cost $5 for two years or $10 for four years. Processing takes about 90 seconds and yields a laminated license. Those under 18 receive licenses with red squares under the photo to mark ineligibility for beer.
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Wellman Council Delays Minors Taverns Plan
Wellman city council tabled action on a proposed ordinance banning minors from taverns after a first reading on August 2. A petition with 110 signatures urged allowing minors with parents, but many signatures were invalid or from non residents. The council postponed final action to hear adults who signed the petition.
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Weather Outlook: Clear Tonight and Warm Friday
Sky stays clear tonight with lows mid 60s. Friday brings sunshine, warm and humid conditions, highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Winds from the south at 5 to 10 mph tonight.
Leach backs sunset bill to trim federal programs
Jim Leach, 1st District Republican candidate, argued Congress should require each federal agency to justify its existence every four years to continue funding. He cited 5 million federal workers and thousands of programs, urging limits on government and noting Washington’s early spending comparison.
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New Viking 2 Landing Site Chosen On Mars
Scientists at JPL tentatively select Utopia Planitia as Viking 2 landing zone for Sept. 3, pending surface checks. If the region proves smooth enough, the craft will touch down between 5 and 9 p.m. EDT. otherwise missions may be postponed. Uncertainties remain about peculiar plowmark lines observed in Viking images.
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