Poet Rod McKuen Finds His Father in California Birthplace
The famed poet Rod McKuen concludes his lifelong search for his biological father. Born in 1932 at Oakland's Salvation Army Hospital, he wandered the western states after running away at 11, and recently returned to his birthplace in San Francisco to celebrate the discovery.
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President Signs Swine Flu Bill
Washington AP The first vaccine for the swine flu incubation program will not arrive until late September. Dr. W Delano Meriwether said more than one million Americans a day will be vaccinated when in full swing, on a first come first served basis and free for recipients. President Ford signed the bill authorizing the campaign and urged rapid rollout. Four drug firms have produced about 120 million doses in bulk. the program received 4135 million from Congress after warning of a 1918-19 flu disaster.
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Buckley Rules Out Serious Campaign Plan If He Runs
New York AP Buckley said if he enters the Republican presidential race it would be as a serious candidate not a protest. He dismissed talk of a bid to block Ford on first ballot to aid Reagan and said no movement toward a deadlock busting run has been encouraged. Buckley spoke on NBC Today as the GOP National Convention began in Kansas City.
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Ziegler Resigns as Pa Higher Education Commissioner
Jerome M. Ziegler announces resignation as Pennsylvania commissioner of higher education after four years, citing Education Secretary John Pittenger's decision to leave. Ziegler plans to become director of urban affairs and policy analysis in New York, with three of the department's top four officials set to depart.
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Half of Americans depend on government for income
An Associated Press study shows almost half of the nation's 218 million people receive a significant portion of their income from government programs. The piece details Social Security, welfare, civil service, and other aid, with figures on beneficiaries, payrolls, and total expenditures, noting the surge in social spending and debates about future growth.
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Ford Aides Favor Not Naming VP
Kansas City AP report notes Ford aides resist naming a vice president before the convention. Delegates split over potential picks with North and South alarms about liberal or Connally options. Reagan camp presses for pre-announcement. Ford steers toward a choice that appeals to conservatives yet broad support remains essential.
Groundhog Day Forecaster Pavar Light Retires From Punxsutawney Club
Guiding Light behind Punxsutawney Phil retires after nearly 25 years as club president. Light, 80, passes leadership to a successor next month, recalling his long service since 1952 and noting Phil’s forecasts remain the world’s focus on February 2.
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