Carter Ford transition talks set for late November meeting
Washington AP Aides from the Ford and Carter camps plan a late November meeting at the White House to discuss the handover. Carter will stay mostly in Georgia until inauguration while Ford begins a Palm Springs vacation and continues policy work. Unemployment is reported at 7.9 percent with a slight October uptick.
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Ford To Get 102000 Annually After Presidency
White House aides say Ford will receive at least 102000 a year in pension benefits after leaving office. Under the Former Presidents Act he gets 66000 annually plus congressional pension, with 40500 a year unless an alternative plan is chosen, plus 1 million in transition funds and life staff allowances after inauguration. Ford, 63, has 324689 in assets and will receive lifelong Secret Service protection for him and Betty Ford.
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Natural Gas Price Hike Faces Federal Court Challenge
The Federal Power Commission approved new natural gas price increases potentially adding 15 to 18 dollars yearly to the average home bill, with an estimated $1.49 to $1.78 billion annual consumer cost. Energy Action plans to seek a court block by appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington.
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U.S. Mexico announce prisoner swap under new treaty
The State Department reveals a general exchange of about 600 American and 1,200 Mexican federal prisoners with rights to transfer to home jails. Some Americans in Mexican prisons may gain parole, and those abused could have better odds of freedom. Ratification by both senates is required.
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Labor leader backs Hunt fairness and labor goals in NC
Raleigh AP Wilbur Hobby head of North Carolina AFL-CIO says Jim Hunt will be fair as governor despite Hunt opposing some union aims. Labor calves repeal of right to work, seeks federal repeal, public employee bargaining, tax reform, and food tax repeal.
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Help is NEAR radio program reshapes emergency CB use
National Emergency Aid Radio aims to coordinate medical alerts via CBers with advisories from law enforcement. It contrasts with local programs pushing equipment purchases and relies on disciplined responses from experienced operators.
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Carter Heads to Island Retreat for Working Vacation
President elect Jimmy Carter will fly from Albany to Glynco Naval Air Station then motorcade to St. Simon's Island for a private sojourn with family. The trip uses a Air Force 707 funded by a 2 million appropriation for transition expenses. Carter plans to unwind while aides discuss Washington move and early administration plans.
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