Blind farmer not special husband challenges stereotypes
Ron Schmidt, a blind farmer from Hermansville Michigan, raises 26 calves and about 200 chickens on 80 acres with a $13000 grant. He works solo without aids and judges animal health by smell and bone cues while his wife Bonnie questions if his achievements define exceptionalism.
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Governors push Congress to shield federal aid from budget cuts
Governors at the National Governors Conference condemn Ford's fiscal 1976 budget plan saying it slashes federal support for state programs. Wisconsin's Patrick Lucey cites 153 million dollars in lost aid and urges Congress to override the cuts. Several Republican and Democratic leaders warn of broader political impact.
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Wallace Says Health Won't Be A Problem For 1976 Bid
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, in a wheelchair, says his health will not prevent a possible run for the 1976 Democratic nomination. Mississippi Governor William L. Waller questions his stamina and viability, predicting weakened southern support.
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