First Test of Ford Reagan Strength at 1976 GOP Convention
Ford and Reagan face the first crucial delegate test in Kansas City as ballot counts hover near victory. Key fights loom on a running mate rule and a foreign policy plank, with abortion as a potential floor issue, while the convention opens amid division and urged party unity.
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Reagan Visit Yields No Immediate Virginia Gains
Virginia delegates pursued hopeful gains as Ronald Reagan spoke in Kansas City. A 35 minute visit produced no clear advantage, with undecided delegates lingering and Ford supporters casting doubt on coalition chances. Reagan defended Schweiker choice and urged delegate involvement in choosing a running mate, while delegates toured Kansas City and prepared for a crowded Kemper Arena session.
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Mills Godwin
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Pennsylvania
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Philippine quakes leave over 1,000 dead or missing in Mindanao
More than 811 confirmed dead with 249 missing and 251 injured after two major earthquakes struck Mindanao and Basilan prompting President Marcos to declare Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago a national calamity area. Aftershocks and high waves disturbed coastal towns as officials log 1,290 homeless and 315 structures destroyed.
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Atlantic oil leases cleared after appeals court ruling
The Interior Department won a last minute appeals court decision clearing the way for the first Atlantic Ocean oil and gas lease sale. Bids will be sealed for 876 750 acres 60 miles south of New York amid potential 1.4 billion barrels of oil and 9.4 trillion cubic feet of gas worth up to 31 billion dollars with bids expected to reach 600 million. The court ordered environmental hearings the week of Sept 27, preserving energy independence goals while addressing environmental concerns.
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Frederick County Firemen's Assn Opposes By-law Change
Gainesboro residents opposed a by-law change as the city county fire dispatch plan remains in limbo after last night meeting. The Frederick County School Board also discussed a new concept for county high school plans during yesterday's session.
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