Ford says Nixon pardon costly and complex
Ford reflects on the Nixon pardon and the 1970s campaign, saying the process was costly and that he believed efforts to win were justified but unlikely to fully justify the price. He discusses Dole’s role, campaign expectations, and his own political future while denying bitterness from the post election White House meeting.
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Amtrak Broadway Limited Derails Near Downingtown
An Amtrak Broadway Limited derailed five cars near Route 30 in Downingtown while en route from Philadelphia to Chicago. About 18 people were treated for minor injuries at two area hospitals. no serious injuries reported. Over 200 passengers were temporarily housed as officials assessed next steps and power lines were knocked out, halting service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
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Nuclear test at Nevada Site scheduled for Tuesday
An underground nuclear test with a 20 to 150 kiloton yield is planned at the Nevada Test Site for 10 a.m. Tuesday. A slight earth tremor is expected outside the test area, notably on upper floors of tall buildings in Las Vegas, where ground motion is amplified. managers are advised to keep workers away from precarious positions during detonation.
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Hart Senate Career Ended By Melanoma Battle
Michigan Senator Hart, a Democratic lieutenant governor turned senator, revealed in 1975 he faced melanoma with breast surgery and chemotherapy. He described a lengthy political rise aided by G. Mennen Williams and noted multiple cancers after tumors were found and surgeries performed.
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Carter's Cabinet Picks Mix Old Hands With New Faces
President elect Jimmy Carter favors a moderate, experienced cabinet with eight holdovers from prior administrations. The roster includes two women and three Georgians, averaging 49 years, with key posts in foreign policy and economics. Carter aims to balance independence for department heads with his policy leadership while promoting Black and female assistants.
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