Ford names new budget director
President Ford named Housing Secretary James T. Lynn as budget director to push the administration’s deficit spending plan through an incoming Democratic Congress. Lynn, 47, would likely be confirmed late January, with Roy Ash returning to private life. Ford signed four bills and vetoed one before departing on a New Year ski trip.
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Israeli commandos raid Lebanese villages near Zarit
Israeli commandos backed by artillery struck into southern Lebanon and destroyed buildings in Aytaroun and Yarin capturing five suspected guerrilla collaborators. The action followed clashes near Zarit, with Lebanese authorities reporting more houses blown up and casualties in Nabatieh.
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Fords Toast New Year in Colorado Vacation
President Ford and Betty lift champagne glasses at midnight in Vail Colorado as the First Family begins a two week New Year vacation. The event marks a festive start to 1975 with the First Couple enjoying a quiet holiday in the mountain resort.
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Colo
French telephone boom delays frustrate Paris residents
Paris residents face long waits for phone installation as prices climb from 111 to 140. The PTT cites shortages of equipment and lines. Priority groups include firemen police and doctors with transfers and business lines after. Previously extra installation charges were reimbursed through future bills or cash. CAUGHT EGYPTIAN FLU FROM AY MUM.
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PTT
Ford vetoes mileage bill in Vail routinized cost spike
President Ford vetoes a bill to raise per diem and mileage rates for civilian government workers and senators arguing it would cost about 5 million extra dollars annually for workers and 25 million for veterans. The administration said it would seek a new measure to cover travel expenses and allow reforms. The veto blocks higher daily rates including an $85 cap, and would affect travel budgets through the end of the fiscal year June 20.
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Benny Leaves Estate to Kin After Death
Los Angeles UPI reports comedian Jack Benny who died December 26 of pancreatic cancer left most of his multimillion dollar estate to his widow, adopted daughter, and sister. The will also leaves two violins, a Stradivarius and a Prasencia, to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, with other gifts to the Motion Picture Country Home and Hospital and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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