Ford Reflects on Presidency Healing Nation and Notable Achievements
In an interview Ford discusses nonconfrontation with Carter, support from Nixon, and his view that his era healed postwar national divisions. He cites Brezhnev talks in Vladivostok, mediation in Africa, Middle East stability, and inflation gains as key achievements while acknowledging unemployment as a disappointment.
Revenue-sharing debate reshapes Alameda County programs
Alameda County officials map a shift from tax relief and capital outlay to community based programs funded by revenue sharing. Funds rose from 2.8 million in 1974 75 to 7.1 million in 1976 77 while enrollment grew to 12 programs. The 1972 act ends in 1976 but a second act promises 96.6 million through 1980 81. The board weighs using public works funds to cover gaps as employment goals rise with 700 jobs tied to these programs.
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Berkeley
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Halifax Woman Survives Maine Plane Crash
Mrs Alexandra Dauvergne of Halifax Nova Scotia survived a crash in a field near Newburgh Maine during a snow storm. Police and ambulance crews cut her from the wreckage with a hacksaw and she was taken to hospital for a fractured pelvis and other injuries. she is reported in stable condition.
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Grounded freighter frees shipping bottleneck on Great Lakes
Limited traffic resumes in the St Marys River channel after the Coast Guard frees the 716 foot arc carrier Cliff's Victory which had blocked passage. Officials say many vessels remain stalled at anchor, in locks, or at piers, and several ships still need freeing. Normal flow may take a couple of days.
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Dole Refuses Army Offer After Wounding Incident
Senator Robert Dole of Kansas, badly wounded while commanding a World War II infantry unit, declined an Army reenlistment offer. A recruiter’s letter, seemingly sent by error, suggested he could reenlist and access extensive Army benefits at his Russell Kansas address.
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Russia Washington UPI interview hints at tough negotiators
A UPI sourced quote notes the Russians are tough negotiators while warning against an all-out arms race or open confrontation. The discussion considers internal and global implications and suggests restraint in ongoing security work and world affairs.
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Kissinger Lineage Cited by Ford on His Secretary Status
Ford praises Henry Kissinger as one of the finest U S secretaries of state in history in an interview. He also comments on Cyrus Vance as Kissinger's potential successor, saying Vance is a good appointment and noting they have known each other since law school.
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Cause sought in chlorine leak at Allied plant
Investigators pursued the source of a chlorine gas leak after an explosion at Allied Chemical Co. in Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River. The blast forced 40,000 residents from their homes, but the gas dissipated overnight with no major injuries reported. Minor repairs began as officials assessed long term environmental impact.
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John Flint
Philip West
Louisiana State University
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