End of 94th Congress Highlights Tax and Spending Clash
The 94th Congress, dominated by Democrats, adjourned after disputes with President Ford over taxes and spending. Ford vetoed a $56.6 billion Labor HEW allocation, later overridden, with provisions limiting HEW funds for abortion except to save the mother's life. The session also advanced public works and state job programs, while vetoes blocked a clean air bill, lobbying disclosure, and Arab boycott enforcement.
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Resignation calls rise over Earl Butz slur
Denunciations of Earl Butz’ racial slur grow across parties as Ford aides and leaders demand action. Ford officials say no resignation yet. Carter deems the remarks insensitive and dangerous to Ford’s campaign. Dole calls the remarks stupid yet contrasts them with Carter’s recent comments.
Help Wanted and Addresses in Community Help Column
A reader asks for John Travolta’s address. guidance points to the public library for contact details. Volunteers needed in schools are listed with coordinators Mary Garland and Ann Jeffords and each school contact, plus a call to the police narcotics division about a drug party incident.
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Ford reluctantly signs 3.7 billion public works jobs bill
President Ford signed a 3.7 billion public works jobs bill saying it inflationary though supporters say it will put about 300,000 people to work. He noted Congress previously rejected his veto and warned against more make work legislation while extending 260,000 public service jobs through fiscal year 1977.
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Man Accused In Murder Was 8-Year-Old Killer
MIAMI AP one of two men charged in the kidnap murder of a college student shot a playmate to death 13 years ago but was released because Florida had no facilities for an 8 year old murderer. Nathaniel Winkie Taylor 21 and David Leroy Washington 26 charged with first degree murder and kidnapping in the abduction death of Frank Meli 20 year old accounting student at the University of Miami. Officers said Saturday that a third suspect was being sought. In 1963 Taylor killed an 11 year old boy in the front yard of a house belonging to Taylor's mother. Police said Meli body found Friday in a 2 foot deep grave in the back yard of the same house. Police said Meli had been lured from his home Tuesday by a man who said he wanted to buy a car Meli was advertising. Meli later called his brother and said he was being held for the 2700 he had in the bank. Police watched as the money was dropped in a specified location but the pickup was never made. Washington sold Melis car to a dealer. Washington and Taylor were arrested Friday. Police said the victim probably was killed in an escape attempt before the ransom was prepared. Police said that in 1963 Taylor had a fight with another boy on the way home from second grade. Taylor ran into the house and picked… See MAN On 9A.
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Final day to register to vote in Guilford County
Guilford County voters must register by 5 p.m. to vote in the November 2 general election. Residents 30 days by election day and age 18 by Nov. 2 are eligible. Moves require an affidavit of transfer by Oct. 12. Absentee ballot apps due Oct. 27. Register at the Board of Elections or Main Street library or contact precinct registrars for an appointment.
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Poll Puts Carter Ford Even in Time Magazine Poll
Time magazine poll shows Carter and Ford tied at 43 percent each among 1,308 registered voters surveyed in September. Fourteen percent undecided. Ford leads in the West by 15 percent while Carter leads in the South, Mid Atlantic, and New England. A large share remain undecided, signaling a potential cliff hanger in November. Ford supporters say Carter has too many unanswered questions.
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FBI Chief Wed In West N C
FBI Director Clarence Kelley married Shirley Ann Dyckes a former nun at St Margaret s Church in Maggie Valley North Carolina The ceremony was attended by immediate family and the couple will reside in Washington DC The bride studied in Indiana and earned a masters from Catholic University in Washington D C
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