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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1974
Page
4
Interview details the First Lady's aims to promote arts and assist mentally retarded children, and her view of a busy White House life. She plans to vacation in Vail, travel nationwide and to Japan, and to use American designers for her wardrobe while seeking a backyard swimming pool.
The Democratic leader urged reimposed wage and price controls despite Ford opposition. Congress created the Council on Wage and Price Stability to monitor inflation. A later test will be a three month delay on a 5.5 percent federal pay hike. Willard F. Mueller criticized Ford policy as ineffective “old-time religion” in inflation fighting.
Brussels sources report Netherlands Foreign Minister Max van der Stoel questions Haig and mulls joint NATO moves to block his nomination. Senator Proxmire questions Haig’s role in Watergate and says he was not involved in White House actions. George Bush named to head the U.S. liaison mission in Peking, not ambassador, avoiding Senate confirmation. Ford signals party control with Smith appointment to National Committee, aiming to present equal roles for women.
Dwight Eisenhower reflects on Nixon's 1974 resignation amid Watergate, noting legal over political failure and the unwinding of executive power. He defends Haldeman and Ehrlichman as public servants, and hints Nixon could pursue future public office, perhaps the Senate. He calls Nixon uniquely capable despite the scandal.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower told reporters at the Kennedy Center that her parents are doing really well. She and her husband David were at a Mack and Mabel performance and noted the Nixons do not want to be bothered by the press. The young Eisenhowers have been handling family matters and disposing of personal belongings since Nixon's resignation and left for San Clemente afterward.
Tokyo report says All Nippon Airways grounded six Tristar jets after engine trouble on domestic flights. A 1101 TriStar with 165 aboard landed safely with one engine down. No injuries reported. TriStar built by Lockheed and powered by Rolls Royce engines.
UPI reports plant scientist Dr Randolph McCay warns half the coconut palms in the Miami area may die from lethal yellowing by January. He cites about 100000 palms already dead and predicts 10000 more will be infected. He says a one time cure is unlikely.
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