Governors and Senate Seats Targeted in 13 State Elections
In a day of nominating contests 13 states plus DC vote on party designations for eight U.S. Senate seats and nine governorships. New York sees a tight Democratic race with Rep Hugh L Carey and Howard J Samuels active, seen as key to the race’s outcome. Voters in Arizona Connecticut Colorado Florida Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire Rhode Island Utah Vermont Wisconsin also participate.
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New Hampshire
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Hugh L. Carey
Brooklyn
Howard J. Samuels
New York City
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ter Horst Escapes Blame Over Nixon Pardon Misinfo
Former presidential press secretary Jerald F. Ter Horst says he was misled by White House officials about Nixon's pardon but that misinformation did not spur his resignation. He would have quit anyway over Ford's pardon decision, saying his conscience would not accept it. TerHorst returns to the Detroit News as a columnist after missing reporters prior to Ford's announcement.
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Detroit News
Ford to become first US president to visit Japan
President Ford will undertake a three day trip to Japan starting November 19, accompanied by Mrs. Ford. The journey follows a stop in Washington by Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka who will visit September 21 on a tour including Brazil Mexico and Canada. Japan's foreign minister Toshio Kimura will join talks with Ford and Kissinger during the Washington visit.
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Canada
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Henry A. Kissinger
White House
Nation Reacts as Ford Nixon Pardon Triggers Actions
A national committee to impeach Ford forms in California while two Ohio ministers push for a special presidential election. About 2,000 Wisconsin demonstrators react to Ford's Nixon pardon. In North Dakota Judge Kirk Smith grants clemency commuting remaining jail terms and fines in response to the pardon.
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Grand Forks
Kennedy Booed by Boston Demonstrators at Rally
U S Senator Edward Kennedy faced boos and tomato splatters as thousands gathered in front of the John F Kennedy Federal Building in Boston. He urged calm ahead of the city’s first day of school but warned hatred remains in the community.
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Weather To Remain Same Through Saturday
The U.S. Weather Service forecasts little change in conditions with partly cloudy skies and warm days. Highs will stay in the upper 80s, nights in the upper 60s, and there is a 20 percent chance of rain through tomorrow.
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Rotarian fossil talk meets local council notes
Aiken Rotarians hear Don Thompson on fossils while council discusses AEC workers using Municipal Auditorium for a Christmas party. Debby Wendel notes Ford criticism after Nixon pardon and car theft. city council implications remain unresolved.
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City Council Delays South Boundary Street Vote Absence Cited
The council postpones a decision on widening South Boundary and Laurens Street until all members can attend. Absent Councilman R S Perry leans toward smaller street improvements while proponents press for a 42 to 44 foot widen. City engineers cite safety, traffic flow and emergency access as reasons for the plan. Mrs. Carol Turno advocates tree preservation and a committee to oversee removals. the issue moves to Page 2.
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Highway Department
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Whiskey Road
Carol Turno
Aiken
Aiken Mothe
Nixon pardon sidetracks Ford Vietnam amnesty plan
Washington AP Ford delays terms for Vietnam era deserters and draft evaders to focus on Nixon pardon. Deputy press secretary says no fixed date for amnesty decision though Ford still favors case by case judgments. Public reaction grows in 48 hours after surprise pardon.
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Jackson Council Overhauls Meetings Amid Growth Push
Jackson town council adopts seven resolutions and seven readings of eight ordinances as new industry spurs reform. Mayor Jarrell Brown defends the move while consultant Ronald LaCouture draws praise and scrutiny. A proposed property tax rise from 50 to 65 mills funds a capital improvements fund amid debate on alley widths.
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Jackson Town
Jarrell M. Brown
Ronald A. LaCouture
LaCouture
J. Richard Russell
Jackson
Sterilization Suit Action Expected
A hearing will be held Wednesday in the Columbia Federal Courthouse on a $1.5 million damages suit filed by the ACLU for two Aiken County welfare maternity patients. Judge Solomon Blatt Jr. will rule on eight motions tied to the case against six defendants.
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Archie Ellis
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Court For Protection of Rights
Ford pardon sparks protests amid mixed public reaction
About 500 gathered outside a Pittsburgh hotel to boo the President as chants denounced the Nixon pardon. White House sentiment shifted from 2 to 1 against to 50 50 by Monday night amid vast telegrams and mailgrams criticizing the pardon. In California, the Bar House of Delegates urged that Ford’s move undermines equal justice. Jaworski defended the President’s constitutional authority. Aide Lacovara resigned over the pardon’s handling.
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