Ford's Views At A Glance From White House News Conference
President Ford outlined key points on nuclear policy, tax extensions, oil prices, and campaign strategy. He would seek Congress approval to extend reduced income tax rates if the economy remains weak and warned oil producers against further price hikes as unacceptable. He noted no clear plan from Connally and expressed ongoing talks on a European security conference in Helsinki.
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Texas
Soviet Union
Helsinki
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City Hit-and-Run Incident Reported At Decatur
City patrolman Mike Harvey said the incident is a hit and run and a felony. Shuttleworth reported the car may have been small and light green in color and the victim was bruised and treated at Decatur General Hospital.
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Mike Harvey
Shuttleworth
Harvey
Assassination Plot Linkage Question Baffles Church
Church says the committee found no evidence tying assassination plots to former presidents. The discussion centers on whether officials above the CIA were involved, but the matter remains very confusing and unresolved.
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CIA
Mathews Named to HEW Post Leadership Praised
Mathews will leave the University in Tuscaloosa after six years as president to take a demanding HEW post in Washington. The board’s statement expresses pleasure and pride, noting the appointment brings honor to the university, the state of Alabama, and the South, with Senate confirmation pending. A special trustees meeting notice requires seven days, delaying sessions beyond the holiday weekend.
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Matthews
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Edwards Seeks Load Rules Change on Weight Bill
In committee Edwards proposed an amendment to allow full-load trips on state roads while keeping the maximum weight limit. He argues the change would help small farmers though he opposes aligning state and federal weights. The committee rejected tying state limits to federal formulas. The piece also notes a separate bill lowering the legal drinking age and budget discussions with Wallace administration aides.
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Transportation and Utilities Committee
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Jake” Jordan
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Kennedy Refuses To Consider Presidency
Senator Edward M. Kennedy says he would not accept a draft for the Democratic nomination even if the 1976 convention leaned toward Alabama Governor George Wallace. In a CBS Cronkite interview he reiterates he would not support a Wallace ticket and would not be a candidate to stop it.
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Elkmont chosen for Lower Elk Village by ERDA officials
The Tennessee Valley Authority and ERDA planners envision nine villages in Limestone, Giles and Lincoln counties with Elkmont as the first site due to water access and services. Each village would host up to 2,500 families with five to seven acre mini farms and experimental housing methods underground utilities. ERDA aims to pay about 800000 for the site then sell to public or developers.
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Giles
Lincoln
Tennessee
Elkmont
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Northrop scrutinized over slush funds and foreign payoffs
A 530 page report released by the Senate subcommittee details Northrop and other firms under SEC scrutiny. It cites a $1.14 million slush fund for political contributions and over $30 million in agent fees from 1971 to 1973 for overseas sales. It notes possible graft risks in the US military. It mentions General Jablonsky tied to cash deliveries for an Iran contract.
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Army
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Foundry Industry Booms Across Western States
In West Des Plaines Illinois AP reports Western foundries may supply up to 30 percent of U.S. casting needs within ten years, rising from 3.5 percent in 1968. Last year the West produced about 2 million tons of the nation’s 20 million tons of castings due to strict pollution controls.
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West Coast
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American Foundrymen’s Society
Fausel
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Government backs private uranium plant plan with liability up to 8 billion
The article describes a plan to keep highly classified technology inside the plant while shipping only uranium fuel out. It notes the government would spend nothing on the program but could assume up to 8 billion in potential liability if things go wrong, contingent on congressional approval. Inflation risks and expiry of government loss assurances after one year of operation are cited.
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