State Department Ignored Saudi Offers on Oil and Somalia
Ex ambassador James Akins testified before the Senate that the State Department ignored Saudi proposals to roll back oil prices and move a Russian naval base in Somalia. He claimed officials pressed for agent fees in military deals and that Kissinger blocked testimony. Akins noted Saudi hopes for U S backing of an oil auction to lower prices and Iran’s role in the bid.
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Reagan Remains Front Runner After Indiana Victory
Ronald Reagan won the Indiana presidential primary and built a strong delegate lead surpassing Ford, with victories also in Georgia and Alabama. Carter scored in Indiana and Georgia, signaling continued momentum.
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Ford seeks near 1.2 billion boost to Navy budget
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld presented a plan to the Senate Armed Services Committee to raise the 1977 Navy shipbuilding budget to 73 billion dollars, add four missile armed escort frigates and a fleet oiler, begin construction of a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, and increase total new ships to 21. The administration aims to accelerate fleet rebuilding, while falling short of a five year plan to reach 600 ships.
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Canyon School District to ask for $2.95 million bond
Canyon Independent School District plans a May 25 bond election to fund a 600 student elementary school in the north district and additions to Canyon High School. The package totals 2.95 million dollars, with 1.34 million for the elementary school and 1.61 million for the high school expansion. The board voted 5 to 0 to combine the two projects into a single proposal, with two abstentions on an alternative split.
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House votes to override Ford veto on child care bill
The House approved the override 301 to 101 to fund $125 million for day care centers meeting federal standards. The bill moves to the Senate where a vote is expected, while Ford argues the plan costs taxpayers and limits states’ flexibility.
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