Burglar targets Ford campaign quarters hidden cash drawer
In Washington a break-in attempt at the Ford Committee headquarters failed to breach a heavy two-drawer safe holding petty cash and financial records. General Counsel Robert Visser discounted any Watergate comparison and cited ongoing renovations and open doors as factors.
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Robert Visser
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Montoya denies special treatment in tax affairs
Senator Joseph Montoya of New Mexico says he is clean and never sought IRS favors. IRS official Walter Coppinger backed this view after reviewing Montoya’s files from 1966 to 1972, saying no investigation was justified. A joint news conference with Donald Alexander was planned at the IRS building.
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Walter Coppinger
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Conservatives in New York back Reagan for 1976
New York Conservative leaders declared support for Ronald Reagan over President Ford for the Republican nomination and signaled possible endorsement of Ford if Nelson Rockefeller is his running mate. J Daniel Mahoney and Selphin Maltese said Conservatives would work to win New York delegates for Reagan. They spoke at the Conservative state dinner at the Americana Hotel.
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J. Daniel Mahoney
Selphin R. Maltese
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Americana
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Kennedy urges two year minimum for eight crimes
Senator Edward M. Kennedy called for mandatory two year minimum prison terms for eight crimes including murder rape bombing aggravated assault robbery burglary heroin trafficking and handgun use in crime. Speaking in Chicago he said minimums would deter violence and would guide state and federal law, while noting mitigating factors could affect sentencing. He also urged national gun control and proposed a model bill for federal crimes.
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Chicago Crime Commission
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Inept aides blamed for Ford image troubles
Thomas P. DeCair, a departing White House press aide, faulted his staff for failing to market President Ford effectively. He said the White House travels and speeches fail to generate attention and substance, hindering Ford's effort to sell himself to voters. DeCair leaves to join Michigan Gov. Milliken's staff.
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