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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1974
Page
5
President Ford held his first press conference since taking office amid a familiar setting with reporters. He did not break from Nixon era policies, but his tone suggested a calmer approach to the economy inflation and foreign issues, leaving observers noting only minor deviations in emphasis.
President Ford seeks to end inflation as a path to solving other domestic issues. He criticizes wage and price controls, plans a $5 billion federal spending cut, and aims to free capital for private investment while stabilizing interest rates and boosting productivity. Markets react cautiously to the administration’s stance.
Ford said he supports Rockefeller's view and emphasizes he is final authority while noting no charges or legal actions yet. He discussed possible pretrial pardon, inflation as top issue, rejecting wage price controls, and proposed budget cuts. Ford praised Democrats, eyed Rockefeller as running mate, and suggested softening Castro policy within OAS.
An out of control brush fire forced evacuation of Camp Azalea Trails north of Pine Cove. Over 100 Girl Scouts aged 9 to 15 marched two miles to Dark Canyon, aided by 38 counselors, 3 horses and 7 mules. Buses then ferried them to Hemet High School for shelter and care.
The confirmation process split along party lines with three Democrats opposing and two Republicans supporting the appointments to the Adult Authority and Youth Authority. Critics argued nominees lacked legal qualifications and accused the board of patronage while supporters defended the governor's selections and noted several other confirmations with specified salaries for each authority.
The Fenton measure would let accident victims sue for pain and suffering if medical bills exceed 1000 or disability lasts 45 days or more or serious injuries occur. It sets a 1 percent premium cut first year and limits no fault benefits to 10000 per person, 20000 per accident, with up to 55000 total protection.
Petrus Lardinois of the Common Market said the nine member group would require about 10 percent less corn and feed from the United States in 1974 75. Agriculture Secretary Butz predicted US retail food prices would rise 10 15 percent this year while European prices would not outpace those in the US. The plan aims to curb pork and poultry production and shift consumption patterns, with no general decline in farm trade.
Tass reported the cosmonauts made repeated approaches to the 20 ton space station during the night while Western experts noted possible docking problems. The Soviets would likely deny any malfunction and say the aim was to practice approaches. both men felt well though no routine system check caveats were noted.
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