Ford denies campaign impropriety amid Watergate probes
President Ford, in an Oval Office briefing, defended his campaign finances against accusations he diverted contributions for personal use and expressed confidence in the integrity of Watergate probes. Carter urged full cross examination. Rhodes pressed for disclosure of probe reasons, while the president pledged cooperation and noted no staff wrongdoing.
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Global and U S News In Brief Snapshot
London currency demand surges as the pound jumps 9 cents to 1.70 per dollar. U S pay raise of 4.84 percent for 2.6 million federal workers faces mixed reaction before Ford approval. Senate subpoenas a federal contractor in Medicaid fraud bid case. Nixon memoir notes questioned. UAW strike threats loom over Ford and Deere plants. NYC wage deferral pact reaches tentative agreement. Humid forecast with warmer Friday. ends with two friends needed for conversation.
Kissinger Urges Early Resumption of Geneva Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger called for an early resumption of Geneva negotiations to forge a comprehensive Middle East peace. He warned against outside interference in southern Africa and stressed U.S. aim to report significant progress at next year’s General Assembly, while Lebanon's crisis may clarify.
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Medicare Premium Hikes Raise Hospital Costs in 1977
The Social Security Administration boosted patient obligations for Medicare on Jan 1 1977. Beneficiaries pay first 124 of costs for up to two months, up from 104, with daily 31 after day 5 up from 25 and extended stay charges rising to 15.20 for days 21–30. Overall Medicare Hospital Insurance costs rise to about 16.1 billion in 1977 with 24.7 to 25.3 million eligible.
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House Overrides HEW-Labor Bill Veto
The House voted 312 to 93 to override President Ford on the HEW Labor bill, surpassing the two-thirds needed. Ford warned the bill was inflationary and would require cuts. supporters argued it funds child, elderly, and disabled programs. Debates moved toward a revenue-sharing measure while Ford considers two jobs bills and potential pocket veto risks.
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Bumper Stickers Target Campaign in Cedar Rapids
George Shirk reports bumper stickers reading Vote for Stoatn, Com Riley is 2 Lawyer appeared in Cedar Rapids. Blouin camp claims 20 percent approval of such campaigning and says stickers were removed. Riley aides remark joking slogans while Blouin officials disavow any connection and say they do not know who produced or posted them.
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MIG Jets Deemed Flying Tanks by Japanese Experts
Tokyo defense sources label the MiG-23 a high altitude interceptor rather than a dogfighter while examining the MiG-25 brought by a defector. They note two massive engines with large exhausts and question electronics modernization, with thrust estimates surpassing Phantom figures by several tons.
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