California officials clash over Highway Commission plans
Sacramento officials say they may block pie in the sky road proposals from the independent Highway Commission. Burns and Gianturco testifying before the Assembly Transportation Committee argued only budget items deemed reasonable will be funded. The commission seeks a six year plan of about 1.2 billion, with Leonard defending it as tax neutral while criticizing administration reactions as deceitful.
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California voters split as Ford holds slight edge in poll
UPI California Poll finds Ford at 44 percent and Carter at 43 percent among 1,659 voters after Oct. 6 debate. 4 percent back others and 9 percent undecided. Ford leads among Republicans 81 percent. Carter trails with Democrats at 63 percent. McCarthy support at 2 percent.
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British survivor seeks clock at Britannic wreck off Kea
Sheila Mitchell 86 survived Britannic sinking in 1916 and hopes to dive in a submarine to recover her long lost alarm clock. Jacques Cousteau plans a wreck expedition but staff doubt the elderly nurse can complete the 330 foot descent. Mitchell arrived in Greece after answering Cousteau’s call for survivors. She was seasick aboard his ship. The clock held deep sentimental value for her.
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Ford signs health bill to train doctors for underserved areas
President Ford signed a three year health education measure costing 1.5 billion dollars to expand medical schooling and boost placements in rural and inner city areas. It creates a loan guarantee program and an insurance fund and requires more residency slots in primary care.
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Ford lead unbeatable says Rockefeller on Pacific tour
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller declared an irreversible lead for Ford over Carter based on polls during a coast to coast campaign swing. He spoke at fundraisers in Portland and noted California polling at 44 to 43 in Ford's favor before arriving in Seattle where Gov. Dan Evans greeted him. Both leaders are ending elective office next January.
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