August 10, 1996

R W Apple Jr analysis of Bob Dole's selection of Jack Kemp as his Vice Presidential running mate; says Kemp, a leader among low-tax, pro-growth conservatives, gives credibility to Dole's late-in-the-day conversion to supply-side economics and could help Dole in a number of ways, all subtle, none decisive but all quite worthwhile; photo (M)

Bob Dole's reported selection of Jack Kemp as his Vice Presidential running mate follows weeks in which Dole aides believed such a choice was impossible because the two men have had such a contentious relationship for years; a Dole delay in telephoning Kemp causes two anxious hours for aides; photo (M)

Bob Dole reportedly settles on Jack Kemp to be his Vice Presidential running mate; Kemp seems a somewhat surprising pick given his endorsement early this year of Steve Forbes and his differences with Dole over economic priorities, but he fills out a lot of weaknesses in Dole's own political resume; photos (M)

Giuliani Defends His Budget Mayor Giuliani lashed out at fiscal monitors who warn that his $33 billion budget threatens the city with future financial trouble. Page 25. Turk's Tour Worries U.S. In his first trip abroad, Turkey's new Prime Minister is touring Muslim countries, including Iran, raising concern in Washington. Page 2. Jail in Bilking of G.M. John M. McNamara, a former car dealer who bilked General Motors of more than $400 million, received a five-year prison term. Page 25. Cigarette Maker Liable A smoker who contracted lung cancer was awarded $750,000 by a jury in the second ruling of its kind against a tobacco company. Page 8.

Ross Perot's Reform Party prepares to open its Presidential nominating convention in Long Beach, Calif, amid vituperative exchanges between Perot and former Gov Richard D Lamm of Colorado on whether Perot is using the party machinery to promote his own candidacy; Perot is expected to win nomination easily, but it is doubtful if he will be able to run as strongly as he did in 1992, given his high negative ratings in the polls; photo (M)