Reagan Seeks Ford Job in White House Challenge
Washington AP Reagan announces candidacy for the White House challenging President Ford and a Washington buddy system blamed for national woes. He calls for independent leadership, smaller federal government, and a shift of social programs to state and local levels.
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Franco Dies in Spain After 36 Years of Dictatorship
Spain began 30 days of mourning after General Franco's death at 5:25 a.m. He died at 82, surrounded by family. Juan Carlos, named successor in 1969, will be crowned king on Saturday, with a state funeral planned. A mass will be held in Madrid before burial at the Valley of the Fallen. Protests and right wing opposition loom as calls for reform grow.
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Inflation Upward in October Rates Across Goods and Services
Inflation accelerated in October with a seven tenths of one percent rise led by higher food prices and gains in new cars clothing fuel oil and mortgage costs. Over 12 months prices were up 7.6 percent while real earnings rose 1.9 percent year over year due to tax cuts.
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Elderly Housing To Have Busing In Biddeford
The developer plans a housing project for the elderly on Prospect Street and will offer a mini-bus service for tenants. Mayor Lucien Dutremble noted the Maine State Housing Authority urged the service due to the site’s distance from town. MSHA increased units from 40 to 50 to ensure operating capital. Tambone Corp of Reading agrees to provide the service.
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Inside the Journal Blame and Victory Philosophies
The column argues that success hinges on accountability rather than raw wins, exploring how teams and coaches frame losses through blame. It examines rhetorical strategies, media narratives, and the psychology of public perception in sports.
Surprising Career Defining Saco Mayor Braley
Berton Braley, three and a half years in office, ran a diverse slate from veterinary work to police tasks. He gained fame as the gun-toting mayor after catching a burglar and joined top officials in Washington to discuss a gun contract. His open government push sparked clashes with the city council, drawing praise for accessibility and criticism for procedural style.
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Will CIA Report Be A Secret
A Senate Intelligence Committee report would urge that future plots to kill foreign leaders be punishable under domestic murder laws. President Ford pressed Congress to withhold publication, citing national interest, while the panel weighed secrecy despite broad committee approval. The report names alleged CIA plots against Castro, Lumumba, Diem, Trujillo, and Schneider, with most victims killed.
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