Douglas contract talks continuing
A planned strike against Lockheed Aircraft Corp by more than 9,000 aerospace workers was averted as Lockheed accepted a new three year contract. AM union officials said 80 percent voted to approve, boosting pensions health and welfare, adding two holidays and a 31 percent wage rise by 1977 with staged yearly increases.
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Ford resists pressure to drop Rockefeller nomination
President Ford said some conservative Republicans urged him to drop Nelson Rockefeller as vice president designate but he dismissed the idea, calling Rockefeller a good choice. He spoke during a late night Air Force One news conference with five reporters, saying he would not reveal conversations with Nixon unless the prosecutor’s office objects. Ford defended his stance on desegregation and indicated no cabinet shakeups were planned, stressing he must campaign and try despite unfavorable polls.
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Rockefeller gift to Kissinger sparks VP probe
Nelson Rockefeller said he gave Henry Kissinger a $50,000 present in 1969 to help him join Nixon’s administration as top national security adviser. The gifts, totaling nearly $2 million to political and other insiders, fueled furor over Rockefeller’s bid for vice president. Rockefeller defended his action saying Kissinger was a friend who worked for him and who he supported as he faced confirmation.
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Ford teases chill as dogs Liberty and Jake join golf at Congressional
President Ford and golf pro Lee Elder played 18 holes at Congressional Country Club in 40s weather with 20 mph winds and light snow. Dogs Liberty and Jake caused comic chaos as photographers mobbed the scene. Ford and Elder won a bet over Rep. Leslie Arends and Pohanka. Ford laughed at his errant dogs and noted his partner's driving and his own placing.
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Chicago police seize $20 million heroin in large Chicago bust
Chicago police stopped a three mile chase on the West Side ending with four arrests and the seizure of more than 40 pounds of pure Mexican heroin hidden in a false gas tank. Authorities valued the haul at about $20 million, calling it Chicago’s largest narcotics seizure.
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Jaworski pushes for Nixon tapes to go public
Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski said after Ford’s pardon that the Watergate cover up trial will reveal the full story through White House tapes. He cited an agreement to keep tapes and documents out of California and indicated the custody period could be lengthy. He added he would like all 64 recordings released during the trial, which is expected to run into January.
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Prec arious Food Situation Report Withheld
A news brief notes a precarious food situation report reportedly withheld to protect Secretary Buzz, noted on Page A 6. The item signals a confidential government update affecting policy stance and public understanding at the time.
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