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Ford To Place Top Emphasis On Transition
Washington AP Gerald Ford plans a broad vice presidential search after the new president speaks to the nation. He aims for a smooth White House transition, likely keeping Nixon Cabinet members and top staff, while adding allies from his vice presidential team and House colleagues. Rockfeller leads an initial list of 12 candidates and others include Laird Richardson Reagan and several senators and representatives.
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