Reagan Leading In Early Polls Amid Primary Push
United Press International reports two polls show Ronald Reagan ahead of Ford as the GOP hopeful begins New Hampshire campaigning and moves into North Carolina. Gallup places Ford at 39 percent job approval, with 46 percent disapproval and 15 percent undecided, while Reagan scores high on anti-bureaucracy and anti-government lines in Harris surveys.
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Bilker sought in Michigan payroll scam case
FBI agents and Michigan police seek James Robert Redican head of Computer Payroll & Accounting Services after he shut down his office and allegedly caused hundreds of businesses in Grand Rapids Lansing Kalamazoo Muskegon and beyond to lose payroll funds. Investigators cite checks bounced for weekly payrolls and possible tax payments failures. A felony larceny by conversion and federal fraud warrants have been issued.
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Allon disputes U S claim on Middle East balance
Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon challenged a U S assessment that Israel’s military strength matches its Arab neighbors. He called the conclusions faulty after a speech at a dinner hosted by Secretary of State Kissinger, noting the balance ignored other Arab countries and the broader regional pipeline of arms.
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Court denies Nixon control of presidential records
A three judge federal appeals court ruled Nixon might distort or destroy years of records including tapes and documents. The panel said materials could be released to support misconduct allegations but warned against private control. The decision keeps presidential papers in public custody despite Nixon's 1974 suit challenging the Presidential Recordings Act.
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Muskie seeks fourth Senate term in Maine
Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine formally announced his bid for a fourth Senate term. In a statewide TV speech he urged constituents to judge his 17 years in Washington, cited plans to curb federal spending, and highlighted his role as Budget Committee chair. He noted the pull of public life but said service to Maine remains stronger.
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Salinger blames foes of Ted for JFK tales
Innsbruck Austria UPI Pierre Salinger JFK press secretary asserts allegations of extramarital relations aimed at harming Edward Kennedy's presidential chances. He says he knows of no affairs by Kennedy and blames Nixon supporters for spreading the stories. Salinger notes Kennedy is dead and the current target is Ted Kennedy who may run.
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Potent winter storms sweep across regions with fatalities
A severe winter storm moved east from the midsection causing at least eight deaths and widespread travel disruption from the Midwest to the Atlantic coast. Record lows, ice and snow warnings stretched from Texas to Maine with eight to fifteen inches forecast for parts of New York and Vermont.
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Cancer-detection blood test eyed as 88 percent signal
Case Western Reserve University associate professor Dr Arnold E Powell reports an experimental blood test showing about 88 percent accuracy in detecting cancer. He cautions the findings are not routine and emphasizes need for more data before public use. The day-long, $90 test exposes lymphocytes to cancer extracts to gauge reaction.
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Reagan undecided about Vermont presidential primary plan
Reagan, traveling in New Hampshire, says he does not know if he will enter Vermont's proposed March 2 presidential primary and will consult his campaign staff after learning of the plan. The Vermont measure would create a nonbinding statewide primary to influence delegates.
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