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President Ford's Half Brothers Close Yet Cautious About Influence
In Grand Rapids, President Ford's three half brothers maintain a close family bond and avoid pressuring him, saying he makes his own decisions on security and policy. Dick Ford, a chemist and head of the family paint firm, stresses restraint and downplays White House ties while recounting past tensions with a New York Times critique and his own stance on not trading on Jerry Ford's name. The brothers golf together and avoid political discussions, keeping a low profile despite their kinship.
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Michigan
Richard A
Dick” Ford
California
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Omaha
Dick Ford
Detroit
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James F. Ford
Thomas Ford
Tom
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