Birch Bayh to decide on plans for presidential race
Senator Birch Bayh said he will decide in a few weeks whether to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. He cited time as critical and plans to decide between now and fall. He has discussed with leaders and said he would run only if he could offer a distinct catalyst to mobilize labor, minorities, and liberals.
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UPI
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Sargent Shriver
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Ford veto expected on lifting of oil controls
Washington report notes a presidential veto likely as Congress and President Ford clash over energy policy. House backing would extend price controls on 60 percent of domestic oil, while Ford seeks gradual decontrol and higher prices to spur production. Senate action could derail his plan, with inflation and fairness concerns shaping Democratic opposition. Bayh signals potential candidacy amid Democratic primary chatter.
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Washington
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Senate
Portuguese moderates mob protests against Communists near Lisbon
Violence rises as mobs burn Communist headquarters in Lourinha and Cadaval outside Lisbon. Protesters rally in Porto Braga and other cities against the Communist backed government after the coalition collapses. Police report no incidents as troops keep a low profile.
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UPI
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Cadaval
Labor Confederation
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Socialism
White House outlines Ford Reagan odds and staff moves
Washington says Ronald Reagan does not scare Ford and the president plans to run flat out in 1976. Ford has named ten senior advisers including Howard Callaway to head his election committee, with Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Hartmann maintaining key roles and coordinating with the RNC.
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White House
Ford
Donald Rumsfeld
Robert Hartmann
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Bo” Callaway
Army
Callaway
Rumsfeld
Hartmann
Bucen
Republican National Committee
House of Power
Negotiators walk out in rail union contract talks
Federal mediators pressed for more talks with railroads and the 117,000 member Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks as a looming July 28 strike deadline hardened. The talks collapsed after 19 hours, with leaders blaming the other side and warning of action unless a settlement is reached.
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UPI
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Brotherhood of Railway and Airline
Dennis
W.J. Usery Jr
Congress
William H. Dempsey
National Railway Labor Conference
BRAC
Clerks’ Union
Harris Campaign Traces Coast to Coast Camping Trip
Democrat Fred Harris plans a 35 day coast to coast campaign using a 26 foot camper for about 200 dollars a day. The trip runs 5300 miles from Lafayette Square near the White House to San Diego starting July 30 and aims to stay under 7000 dollars by camping in tourist camps across 13 states. Campaign HQ is in McLean Virginia with supporters hosting overnight stays.
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Oklahoma
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Calif
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Sheboygan
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Ohio
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San Francisco
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Neb
Frank Greer
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CIA Kept Mail From Soviet Union Revealed
UPI reports the CIA intercepted and retained mail from the Soviet Union between 1953 and 1973. The Justice Department obtained a search warrant and is reviewing possible criminal violations. CIA Director Colby apologized to addressees after post cards and letters were found in a CIA vault.
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William E. Colby
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Benjamin F. Bailor
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Colby
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Postal Service
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