Ford backs unity while critiquing Connally and Schweiker
President Ford publicly criticized John Connally amid party unity concerns and said he would not announce his vice presidential pick until after the GOP convention. He ruled out Schviewer as a running mate but said he would weigh data requests and keep discussions within the established process. Ford urged less inflammatory debate and emphasized campaigning style changes, defense of his record, and efforts to beat Carter in the fall.
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Ford abortion statement a vote courter: bishop
President Ford drew applause at the International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia after saying he shared the church’s concern about irreverence for life. Some bishops urged a stronger stand, while others praised his stance as endearing to Catholics. Pope Paul VI spoke via satellite as the eight day congress closed.
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Bhutto and Kissinger clash over Pakistan nuclear safeguards
In Lahore Henry Kissinger and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto meet three hours without a deal on Pakistan’s plan to reprocess spent fuel. Kissinger warns of aid and arms limits unless safeguards are set, while announcing 200 tons of wheat for flood victims as Pakistan endures widespread destruction.
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The Economy and You Analysis of July Unemployment Rise
A July employment surge of 400000 raises total employed to 87.9 million while the jobless rate climbs to 7.8 percent. The rise largely reflects discouraged workers reentering the labor force after recession fears, not a true deterioration in the economy, as statisticians note.
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Variable rate mortgages emerge but cost rises
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board notes limited use of nontraditional loans amid a $456 billion first quarter total on one to four family homes. California state banks have issued $2 billion in variable rate mortgages in 16 months, while graduates pay plans and ceilings shape outcomes. The move toward variable rates could lift costs despite lower initial rates.
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