Rockefeller marks six months as vice president in Ford era
Nelson Rockefeller reflects on six months as vice president noting a close working relationship with Ford and a role as a staff assistant. He dismisses plans for a 1976 ticket challenge, praises Ford, and emphasizes being useful to the country while navigating CIA controversy and GOP opposition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ford
New York
Rockefeller
Senate
Capitol
Executive
Central Intelligence Agency
California
Ronald Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio House Approves Major Malpractice Bill 92 2 Vote
The Ohio House passed a medical malpractice bill 92 to 2 sending it to the Senate. A key section to cap contingency fees was killed by one vote. The measure would cap pain and suffering at 200000 with no total recovery limit, amid long debate and lobbying by the State Bar and Academy of Trial Lawyers.
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Columbus, Ohio
Senate
House
James A. Rhodes
State Bar Association
Academy of Trial Lawyers Ap
Judiciary Committee
Harry J. Lehman
Shaker Heights
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio State Medical Association
Freshmen push plan to strengthen Democratic clout
In Washington House Democrats, led by Rep. Bob Carr, propose six measures to boost party power under Speaker Carl Albert. The group aims to set a priority program list, improve Democratic whip work, designate spokesmen, and require five day weeks while emphasizing unified votes to counter vetoes.
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Washington
Carl Albert
House
Democratic Congress
Carr
Albert
Timothy E. Wirth
D-Cole
Wirth
Paul E. Tsongas
D-Mass
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ford Says He Will Veto Housing Subsidy Bill
President Ford plans to veto a $1.2 billion housing subsidy bill as May housing starts rise 14.2 percent and permits climb 8.6 percent to an annual 909,000. Rhodes cites limited impact on housing, while Hills calls the report encouraging and notes a potential recovery in new home sales.
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Ford
Washington
Commerce Department
New
House
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
White House
Ing
GOP
Rhodes
J. S. Norman Jr
National Association of Home Builders
Carla A. Hills
Housing Report
Balance of payments nears balance after record shift
The Commerce Department reports the U S balance of payments moved from a $475 million deficit in the first quarter to near balance, the largest shift on record. Improved trade performance and reduced outbound investment drove the change, though the deficit marks a fourth straight quarter.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
United States
U.S
Do-Nothing Job May Be Cut
The House voted to abolish the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Board of Review and its executive secretary post earning 19 693 a year. Jubal Hale, in the role since 1971, favors abolition after four years with little work and Beethoven records as company. The measure moves to the Senate with Percy backing abolition.
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Washington
Congress
House
Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Mine Safety Board of Review
Jubal Hale
Interior Secretary
Senate
Charles H. Percy
R-Ill
Ken Hechler
D-W. Va
Weather forecast for tonight and Thursday
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Garden City captures two more in helicopter escape case
Authorities report Michael and Woodbury, both Webberville residents, were arrested at the Garden City fairgrounds on Tuesday in connection with the helicopter escape from Southern Michigan Prison. Colesky allegedly hijacked the helicopter and forced the pilot to help. In New York, Jeb Magruder, former White House aide jailed in Watergate, begins a new role as vice president of Young Life.
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Garden City, Kan
Southern Michigan
FBI
Michael
Woodbury
Garden City Fairgrounds
Webberville
Mich
Colesky
New York
White House
Jeb Stuart Magruder
Magruder
Young Life
Postal hike could push large users away
The Postal Service warned that many large mail users would abandon the mail if a judge's rate recommendations become effective. Officials said postage would rise significantly and filed a brief with the Postal Rate Commission urging rejection of the recommendations.
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Washington
Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Reds Rally in Italy Draw 200000 in Rome Square
In Rome St John Lateran Square a massive crowd celebrates the Communist Party's gains from weekend local elections across Italy. Party leader Enrico Berlinguer proclaims communism as the sole democratic path to renew Italy and shake the corrupt. In Lisbon, Socialist party paper Republica is claimed by Communist led workers who control the building.
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Rome
St. John Lateran
Italy
Enrico Berlinguer
Lisbon
Portugal
Socialist Party
Republica
Ford calls to cut federal red tape for business growth
President Ford, joined by Treasury Secretary Simon and Transportation Secretary Coleman, urged cutting federal regulation to aid small and large businesses. Former Gov. Reagan endorsed the push, while Ford announced an eight member federal paperwork commission to reduce forms totaling 5146.
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Washington
Ford
Federation of Independent Business
Treasury
William E. Simon
Transportation
William T. Coleman Jr
Federal Paperwork Commission
Taxes Set for Study by House Ways and Means
Congress tax writers plan months of revision questions on extending the tax cut this year and broad reforms. Al Ullman leads the panel aiming for a bill ready for floor action in October. Topics include shelters for estates and farms, film and sports ventures, minimum tax changes, and simplification for taxpayers.
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House
Ways and Means
al Ullman
D-Ore
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