Ford widens outreach as 1976 bid takes shape
President Ford opens doors to congresswomen mayors governors and a union leader in a bid to solidify support for a full four year term. He plans talks with liberal and conservative lawmakers GOP officials and a private dinner with Nelson Rockefeller as he weighs a 1976 run and signals a possible change in his stance.
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George Bush
Rockefeller
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Capitol Hill
Senate Trims Military Budget Amid Inflation Fears
The Senate cut military appropriations by nearly 5 billion while rejecting deeper Pentagon cuts. The defense bill totals just over 82 billion, 5 billion below Nixon’s request and 3.1 billion above last year. Ford urged cooperation as Congress moves toward recess. The GI Bill enriches veterans benefits by 23 percent, a veto risk remains for inflation concerns. A House Ways and Means panel health insurance talks falter over financing. Foreign investment study seeks data on foreign ownership of coal and minerals. A bipartisan measure to cap federal spending at 295 billion was introduced.
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William Proxmire
D-Wis
South Vietnam
Richard M. Nixon
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Ways and Means
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Invisible Winners Audible Losers Drawing Launches Ohio Lottery
In Cleveland the Ohio Lottery drew its first winner as the drum spun and white balls dropped. James Skelly directed the crank and Bob Wells known as Hoolihan oversaw the draw. A second set of numbers 264 002 appeared with no instant winner.
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Ohio Lottery Commission
Bob Wells
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Cleveland
Hoolihan
Lottery winners crowned as Ohio opens first drawing in Par ma
In suburban Parma a historic first Ohio Lottery draw yielded the numbers 178 for the single three digit, and 264 002 for the double three digit. Winners collect varying prizes from 20 to 1000 dollars with a Buckeye 300 path offering larger jackpots. Senator Ronald M. Mottl presided as lottery authorization passed into effect.
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Ronald M. Mottl
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Greyhound plans extensive service expansion to OU
Greyhound will begin new routes and add special buses on Fridays and Sundays for Ohio University students. The PUCO granted temporary authority to take over Lake Shore System routes between Athens and Columbus and other Columbus area links with an initial end date of Feb 16 1975.
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Zanesville
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Ker
Ohio
Justice Department to Target Major Criminals Nationwide
Attorney General William B. Saxbe announces a national campaign to identify repeat offenders and press for swifter prosecutions. He cites FBI crime increases and convenes Chicago police chiefs to study why crime is rising. Saxbe also weighs amnesty options for deserters and dodgers, offering President Ford a list of alternatives.
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Justice Department
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Rockefeller Calls For Party Unity To Back GOP
Nelson Rockefeller, fresh from his vice presidential nomination, pledges to aid GOP candidates this fall with multiple speaking dates and possible future roles in Ford administration efforts. He emphasizes unity over infighting and plans courtesy calls on lawmakers, including Barry Goldwater, as party tensions ease.
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Rhode Island
Shirley Temple Black Nominated U S Ambassador to Ghana
Los Angeles AP reports Shirley Temple Black, famed for The Good Ship Lollipop, is nominated by President Ford to be ambassador to Ghana. She calls the honor deeply, then declines further comment until Senate hearing.
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White House
Ehrlichman Seeks Access to Nixon White House Papers
President Ford's counsel reviews a request by John D. Ehrlichman to inspect White House documents from Nixon era. Ehrlichman argues access is needed to prepare his defense.
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Ford
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Richard M. Nixon
Senate bills stronger protection for private pension plans
The Senate plans to send President Ford a bill to protect 35 to 40 million private pension plan employees. The measure would guarantee full vesting or permanent rights to pensions, after years of study in Congress.
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Election Finance Hearings Open in Columbus
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown opened hearings in Columbus on proposed rules for campaign expense reporting under the Campaign Expense Act. The rules aim to guide enforcement and implementation of the new law.
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Ted W. Brown
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Weather Outlook With Showers Tonight
Cloudy tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Lows in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy Friday with highs in the 80s. Details on Page 2.
Pump sells first call ad turns inquiries into sales
Mrs. Paul Dixon of The Plains reported immediate results from Action Ads. She said she received more calls than expected and some inquiries came in after the ad stopped running. Pumps, pigs, power tools and play-pens sold quickly.
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