Ford urges NAACP to seek long term solutions for black Americans
Washington United Press International reports Ford addressing the NAACP convention. He cautions that economic hard times threaten gains for blacks, vows no quick fixes, and urges fiscal restraint and shared effort toward long term improvements. He notes higher unemployment and economic strain among black communities.
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Ford denies issuing Israeli ultimatum amid Middle East deadlock
President Ford told reporters the United States will not impose a settlement in the Arab Israeli conflict. He warned continued deadlock could invite another war and supported reconvening Geneva if talks fail. He also noted merit in a non officer leading the CIA but has no plans to replace William Colby.
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Supreme Court ends term with mixed rulings
The term produced both victories and defeats for minorities and consumers as the court tackled issues from students’ rights to involuntary commitment. It also ruled on jury inclusion for women and the right to self defense by literate defendants, while future cases loom on capital punishment and election law. The same period began fiscal year 1976 with a projected record deficit driven by recession and higher spending on benefits and rebates.
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Ford signs bill to extend jobless aid
President Ford signed a bill extending unemployment benefits by 19 weeks eight hours before the program’s expiry. The measure preserves 65 weeks of benefits, expands aid to workers unemployed over a year, and boosts relief for those in nonstandard programs. It also removes a tax credit hurdle for real estate buyers to spur home sales.
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Black to get top rank in new Air Force assignments
Air Force Lt. Gen. Daniel James Jr., 55, was nominated to become commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and commander of the Aerospace Defense Command. Born in Pemacola Florida, he is a Tuskegee Airman and World War II veteran who flew 101 combat missions in Korea. A protege of former Defense Secretary Melvin Laird, James has served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs and since 1974 has been vice commander of the Military Airlift Command at Scott Air Force Base Illinois.
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House subcommittee studies amnesty bill between Ford plan and unconditional mercy
UPI reports Rep. Robert Kastenmeier D Wis chairman of the subcommittee on courts civil liberties and administration of justice oversees markup of a middle ground amnesty bill. It would require draft evaders and deserters to sign a certificate claiming war opposition caused any law violations and would restore full citizenship rights without alternate service but bar veterans benefits. Javits says Soviet emigration talks show no change in hardline stance despite eight hours of discussion.
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