Ford Shifts Spark GOP Worries On Key Bills
Ford altered his position on three major bills signaling conservative GOP pressure over his political image. He signed the energy and tax cut extension bills and vetoed a common site picketing bill, actions contrary to earlier statements. Administration sources cite intense internal party pressure and potential loss of support to his GOP challenger Ronald.
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Vail
Colo
Ford
Ronald
Reagan
California
Houston
Labor
John T. Dunlop
Dunlop
Ford Campaign
Congress
Children Play by Tree Awaiting Second Coming
Grannis Arkansas residents joined a vigil for the predicted second coming, with more than 25 people waiting since September. Children played around a handmade tree as families safeguarded their beliefs despite legal and financial pressures, including child removals and mortgage issues. The article notes tensions with authorities and political context surrounding Ford and Reagan campaigns.
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Grannis
Ark
Elizabeth Nance Bard
Gene Nance
Vigil
Man's activities may alter Earth's climate, study says
A University of California team using computer simulations at Lawrence Livermore laboratory warns that widespread tropical forest clearing could trigger global cooling and lower rainfall, potentially setting off a new ice age.
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Livermore, Calif
University of California
Uc’s
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
Iceland
Europe
Earth
Nature
Hemisphere
Hugh W. Ellsaesser
Elisaesser
Persecution Claims Rise Against Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Jehovah’s Witnesses say members face beating rape torture and detention in Malawi for not joining the Malawi Congress Party and report similar persecution in Zambia Mozambique Rhodesia and South Africa. Witnesses fled abroad as homes and halls were attacked and hundreds jailed with limited independent verification.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Jehovah's Witnesses
Malawi
Kamuzu Banda
Zambia
Mozambique
Witnesses
Rhodesia
Banda
Tax values for governor and state officials homes questioned
The piece notes Gov Rhodes could avoid taxes by moving to the state mansion which is tax exempt. It cites Celeste Ferguson and others buying Ohio homes in 1975 with appraisals far below recent sale prices, while state officials like Atty. Gen. Brown face higher assessed values. Local appraisals and past sales are discussed.
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Rhodes
Celeste
Ferguson
Central Ohio
Upper Arlington
Delaware County
Scioto River
Columbus
David R. Thomas
Thomas
Martin
William J. Brown
Worthington
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