Polls show Reagan rise and Ford decline in early campaign
National polls show Ronald Reagan gaining favor ahead of the New Hampshire primary while President Ford's support slips. Harris polls of 1,475 adults show Reagan leading on reducing government and bureaucracy and taking a strong stance toward the Soviet Union, though his inspiration rating is slightly negative. Ford campaigns with budget plans and a State of the Union speech, visiting Washington and praising campaign workers for integrity and teamwork.
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Italy faces crisis as Moro resigns minority government
In Rome, Premier Aldo Moro’s 13 month old coalition collapsed after the Socialist party withdrew support, leaving the government 10 votes short. President Leone may ask Moro to form a new cabinet or call elections, with Italy’s Communist party nearing a national governing role amid economic strain and Western opposition.
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Food stamp misuse eyed as audit targets vendors
UPI reports officials pledge high priority in investigating whether food stamp vendors misused funds. Audits show at least 14 cases of nongovernment outlets failing to deposit receipts, with about 986 private agencies under scrutiny as auditors widen the probe nationwide.
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Horse is chosen as nations bicentennial animal
The National Humane Society junior division ran a national vote with almost 75,000 ballots. The horse led with 27.47 percent, narrowly ahead of the bald eagle at 26.2 percent, followed by deer, buffalo, and bear in the top five.
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Court blocks Nixon from immediate possession of presidential papers
A three judge federal court ruled Nixon cannot immediately possess his presidential papers, preserved for history, citing risk of tampering to hide misconduct. The ruling keeps GSA custody and bars public release until appeal, while allowing Nixon access for memoirs.
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Missing Norwegian Ore Carrier Berge Istra Sails Toward Search
The Berge Istra, a 115,441 ton ore carrier with 32 crew, has been missing for 10 days after last reporting from the Sea of Mindanao near the Philippines. The United States Air Force based on Okinawa will deploy aircraft to assist in the search as the Japanese Maritime Safety Agency notes no sightings yet.
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Strikes Challenge Spain's First Post-Franco Regime
In Madrid the month-old government under Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro faced new labor unrest. More than 6,000 Ensidesa steel workers walked out over wages while 50 construction union officials locked into their Madrid HQ to protest pay demands.
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Allon Presses for Advanced Weapons Talks with U S
In Washington, Israeli Foreign Minister Allon and officials met with Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to discuss Israel purchasing advanced weapons such as the F 15 jet fighter and Lance missile amid U S assessments of regional balance. Canada seeks broader independence and diversified ties beyond the United States, Ambassador Warren says.
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Public hospital strike worsens crowding in Los Angeles
Interns and residents accuse the citys largest public hospital of patient backlogs as doctors strike over high malpractice insurance costs. Officials say the situation is not dire yet but could worsen as discharges rise and some ERs shut. Thousands of workers have been laid off.
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No Early Solution Seen For Malpractice Insurance
Sacramento California UPI reports Gov Edmund Brown Jr spokesman Robert Gnaidza says months may pass before medical malpractice insurance premiums stabilize after a meeting with legislators the administration and United Physicians of California. Gnaidza earlier predicted a mid February resolution.
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Auto repair costs push up upcoming insurance rates
George Watts, an insurance industry spokesman, warned that higher auto repair costs will raise automobile insurance rates next year. He noted a $4 billion underwriting loss from last year as competition kept rates low. He cited a total restoration cost for a standard car rising from 5,500 to 23,500 and forecast removal of small car discounts.
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