Ford reassures Nixon cabinet will stay through transition
President Ford convened the Nixon cabinet at the White House and reiterated his request that they stay on during the transition. He declared inflation control a top priority and outlined plans to appoint a new vice president within 7 to 10 days while pursuing rapid, positive White House restructuring with four trusted advisers.
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Rockefeller Tops VP Consideration Amid GOP Support
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott backs Nelson Rockefeller as Ford explores a new vice presidency. Some conservatives fade opposition while others push against Rockefeller. Ford aides say decision on a VP won’t occur until next week, with party leaders weighing liberal options.
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Ford Prep for possible White House transition
Ford confidant says the president sought a smooth takeover plan as early as April in case Nixon were impeached. Nixon re election committee settles Watergate civil suit with DNC for 775000. Hong Kong papers expect continued U S China ties under Ford. Egyptian army on alert near Suez Canal. Hatfield open to possible Ford invite. Minneapolis Newspaper Guild votes to strike at Star and Tribune after stalled contract talks.
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Nixon returns to private life amid Watergate shadow
Four thousand supporters greet former president Richard Nixon at San Clemente as he arrives from Washington. Nixon, entering private life after resigning over Watergate, vows to continue working for world peace over the next two years while facing ongoing investigations and scrutiny.
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Nine day strike ends as Reserve, USW reach contract
The United Steelworkers and Reserve Mining Co. announced a three year contract ending a nine day walkout. 2,245 Reserve employees were recalled to the Peter Mitchell Mine in Babbitt and the Silver Bay taconite plant as operations were expected to return to normal within a day. 10,200 workers across northern Minnesota and nearby areas had been idled by strikes. negotiations with other firms continued.
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Five-way races develop for Mayor and Alderman-at-Large
Five candidates seek the Austin City Council Mayor post with three new filings on Friday. Gus Jacobsen joins incumbent names in the mayoral race while Douglas Peterson and Frederick Keefe file for the Alderman-at-Large seat. Filing closes at 5 p.m. Friday.
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19Th St
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6Th Ave
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War risk looms as Middle East tensions rise
Arab newspapers warn of renewed fighting as Israel faces possible Soviet challenge to President Ford. Tel Aviv says a guerrilla boat was sunk near the coast. Egypt readies on the Suez west bank with reservists called and leaves cancelled amid massing along borders. Rabin notes Moscow tests each new U S president while U S vows support for Israel and seeks peace.
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Advertisement Uses Want Ad To Find Lost Cat
A woman placed a Herald want ad in the lost and found section, hoping to recover her all black female cat missing since Friday in the NE area. The ad offered a reward and listed a phone number, running for one day with payment only for the times the ad appeared.
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