Democrats press Ford on federal probes into trips
Democrats in campaign attacks allege federal inquiries into Ford's corporate golf trips and possible diversion of campaign funds when he was in Congress. Mondale in Toledo and Strauss criticized Dole's stance while Carter campaigns in Plains. Reports cite probes by the Watergate prosecutor and the SEC into Ford’s golf trips sponsored by U S Steel and other firms. Nessen said no charges or answers were provided as Ford remains at the White House.
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Veto Override Showed Vote For Auto Fuel Bill
The House approved by 293 to 302 a measure authorizing 100 million for research to develop fuel efficient cars, sending the bill to the Senate. Other items note Britain seeking IMF credit, Finland forming a non socialist cabinet, and cancer vaccine research progress.
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Nixon Memoirs Claim Watergate Was Partisan Smear
London reports summary excerpts from Richard Nixon’s forthcoming memoirs where he insists on innocence and calls Watergate a partisan plot. He admits only a judgment error, says he resigned to avoid impeachment’s divisive trial, and reveals discussions with Ford and Kissinger during the final days of his presidency.
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Syrians Overtake Four Leftist Positions Near Beirut
Beiruts war scene intensifies as Syrian tanks overrun four leftist strongholds on Mount Lebanon ridge. Guerilla groups claim Palestinian and Lebanese leftist forces suffer heavy losses while Arafat pleads for an end to the violence. Cairo calls for cease-fire as diplomats struggle to halt the bloodshed.
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Yasir Arafat
36 Counties Indicate Farm Taxes Still Rising
An Iowa Farm Bureau survey from 36 counties shows a 20 percent average rise in farm land property taxes for the coming year. Some counties report increases over 40 percent while a few areas show smaller changes. The study cites farmland's growing share of total valuation and limited budget constraints as drivers of higher taxes.
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Johnson
Burest Sestlers
Senate Kills Alton Plan Barge Fees in Waterways Bill
The Senate deleted plans for a dam and locks at Alton on the Mississippi and a barge user fee system from a 1.1 billion navigation bill. Supporters say hearings will revisit the issue next year while the panel proceeds with other projects and river improvements.
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