Ford seen as GOP nominee by Rockefeller Goldwater
Rockefeller and Goldwater, leaders of opposing GOP wings, both say Ford is likely the Republican nominee. Muskie predicts Humphrey as Democratic nominee. Ford names a New Hampshire official to a key post ahead of a primary as energy plans surface. Udall calls for a regional energy program centered in New England.
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Ford claims few differences with Reagan in campaign tone
President Ford says there are no serious philosophical differences with Ronald Reagan and insists his daily reality in government shapes his positions. He plans New Hampshire campaign stops, stressing his programs and bid for the presidency, with CBS interview remarks not aired due to time. Rockefeller hints at a potential jump if Reagan defeats Ford early, but supports Ford’s NH and Florida primaries and nomination.
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MIT debuts valve hot gas engine with lower pollution
MIT engineers report an experimental external combustion engine that uses less fuel and emits fewer pollutants than conventional internal combustion engines. The single cylinder design could be expanded with multiple cylinders, and fuel options include fuel oil or solar energy for stationary use.
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Abortion debated as issue in presidential race
National Abortion Rights Action League says abortion not a major campaign issue as most mainstream candidates back the 1973 Supreme Court ruling. The group released a tally showing five Democratic hopefuls backing the decision without reservations and only Wallace and Reagan opposing.
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Butz forecasts voter support for reduced federal spending
Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz told UPI in Wauseon Ohio that voters in 1976 will back Republican plans to cut federal spending and shrink government role in economic and personal life. He said liberals’ programs have produced little result while inflating deficits and expanding central government.
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Susan Ford joins Olympic skier on New Hampshire campaign
Susan Ford will campaign in North Conway with David Currier, an Olympic skier from the Mt. Washington Valley. Currier, a 1972 Olympian and former senior national champion, is recovering from a broken fibula in Austria. He helps run skiing programs in the valley and plans to escort Ford to events around the town as she campaigns for support in New Hampshire.
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Amtrak trims fares on Boston Washington excursions
Amtrak cuts off peak Boston to Washington fares by 25 percent for round trip regular coach tickets. Valid on Amfleet trains from Feb 15, they exclude Metroliners and certain local segments. Tickets must be used within 30 days and avoided noon to 6 pm Fridays and Sundays.
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Children hostage crisis escalates in French Somali border clash
Djibouti reports French and Somali tanks facing off after 30 children aboard a hijacked bus were held by Liberation Front forces. Eight people died including the gunmen and a schoolgirl as French marksmen stormed the bus near the Somali border. French officials count a missing 7 year old.
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