Ford Plans Few Surprises in Economic Message Today
President Ford will unveil his economic plan to Congress at noon, signaling a slow recovery from recession and inflation. He seeks a 394.2 billion dollar budget for 1977 with an added 10 billion tax cut, plus an 18 billion cut already approved. The budget includes 5.9 percent inflation in 1976 and 6.2 percent in 1977, with unemployment at 7.7 percent in 1976 and 6.9 in 1977. Greenspan cautions that job goals of 4-5 percent by late 70s or 80s require time. he favors broad tax reform and reduced deductions. The message also calls for tax incentives to create private-sector jobs and energy price decontrol to reduce oil dependence. FDIC lists 359 problem banks. auditors urged of regulatory activities. calls for an independent bank-soundness commission. Morton hinted Ford may veto the public works bill.
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NBC
Meet the Press
Spain aims to press reform as U S Spain pact looms
Madrid reports the Juan Carlos regime expects the new U S Spain military accord to help push through Cortes reforms and curb right wing opposition. Kissinger signals U S support while the Council of the Realm weighs reorganizing the largely non elected Cortes to broaden representation amid fears of street demonstrations.
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Doctors urge Brown for rapid fix to malpractice crisis
About 200 doctors asked Gov. Brown to solve Southern California medical malpractice crisis within two days. Brown warned a solution could take years. He spoke at a consumer meeting that seemed led by doctors protesting high malpractice rates.
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
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Humprey warns Democrats over Wallace reuse
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey hopes fellow Democrats cannot unite to cut Alabama Governor George C. Wallace from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. He adds the same concern for former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter and warns against ganging up. In Reston Virginia the Episcopal bishop says denying women priests ordination will bring church trouble.
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Virginia
Explosion Heard As Fog Delays West Virginia Plane Search
In Pocahontas County search teams total 106 people scoured a 38 mile radius for a twin engine plane that crashed after a snowstorm. Fog kept aircraft grounded while witnesses reported a white sighting on Rich Mountain and an explosion near Michael’s Mountain.
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Ford adviser says rise in appeal as campaign intensifies
Commerce Secretary Rogers C. Morton announced he will advise Ford on domestic and political matters as the race shapes up. Morton said Ford is rising in support while Reagan concentrates on issues and urged Cabinet members to explain the President's program.
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WV and VA lawmakers resume session with redistricting and auto shop reforms
West Virginia lawmakers begin work focusing on redistricting proposals. Virginia legislators return to discuss dishonest auto repair shops among other matters as page 3 features.
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President Ford to tour five Middle Eastern nations this spring
A senior American official says President Ford plans a five country tour in the Middle East this spring to influence Arab-Israeli diplomacy and counteract potential roadblocks in Kissinger diplomacy. The trip aims to maintain U.S. influence amid a year with limited Israeli concessions and ongoing calls for a diplomatic solution.
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Congressman's dire bid for a stronger opponent
Congressman Sludgepump laments the challenge ahead as he searches for an opponent who can make him look good by contrast, noting the difficulty of finding a rival who can raise his standing.
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Hutchinson Finds Empty House at Concord College
West Virginia gubernatorial candidate John Hutchinson arrived at Concord College for a scheduled 2 p.m. speech with the West Virginia Student Government Association, but delegates had left early and the talk was cancelled. Hutchinson said a rescheduling plan could be set for about two weeks. Concord SGA president Bob Simons said Hutchinson had been notified but chose to come anyway.
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