Ford in Cabinet tackles farm problems after campaign stops
President Ford, returning from a Grand Rapids rally, meets Cabinet and farm spokesmen to press for revived federal controls and higher milk price supports. He also signed bills on Amtrak funding, credit fairness, and export regulation while vetoing two measures aiding blind vendors and migrant workers.
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Thieu fires three generals as cabinet resignations mount
President Thieu dismissed three top corps commanders amid a cabinet purge that saw six ministers quit, including Foreign Minister Vuong Van Bac, as Saigon faced protests over corruption and wartime leadership. Corruption accusations against Lt. Gen. Nghi and other officers fueled the crackdown.
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Reagan disavows Cranston at Richardson fund raiser
Gov Ronald Reagan endorsed Republican U S Senate candidate H L Richardson and disavowed support for Cranston. Reagan spoke at a $50 per person fundraiser in Newport Beach saying Cranston does not have his tacit backing and criticizing Cranston over the B1 bomber funding. Cranston denied Reagan tacit support and criticized Richardson.
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California
Danish importer doubts ability to tell Bordeaux from cheap wine
In Bordeaux France eighteen people face charges of doctoring and mislabeling cheap wines as expensive Bordeaux brands. The trial questioned importer Torben Anton who said he could not easily tell a controlled-label Bordeaux from ordinary table wine. Judge Pierre Lief questioned five dealers as others admitted the palate could be fooled.
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Morton cites style clash over energy policy in Sawhill resignation
Interior Secretary Morton said a difference in approach to energy problems led to the resignation of Federal Energy Administrator John Sawhill. President Ford named Andrew Gibson to replace him as part of a broader energy leadership shake-up. Morton supported voluntary conservation over drastic measures but warned such steps could depress the American spirit.
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Nixon seeks Watergate files to prep for testimony
Nixon lawyers ask that all Watergate materials be sent to California immediately to aid possible testimony. Special Prosecutor Ruth opposes, calling the need baseless, as Judge Richey schedules a hearing on the request amid a temporary restraining order and a requirement that copies be provided, not originals.
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UPI
Richard M. Nixon
California
Henry S. Ruth Jr
Nixon
U.S
Charles R. Richey
Ruth
Richey
White House
California ABC charges 450 liquor firms with kickbacks
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control accuses about 450 California wholesalers and retailers of illegal kickbacks involving free goods or cash to influence liquor sales. The case, tied to a yearlong probe, could lead to license suspensions or revocations for major distributors and retailers including Arden Mayfair. Some sums cited reach around 35000 dollars, with hearings and appeals available to those named.
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California
ABC
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United Press International
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Arden Mayfair
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Pacific Crown Distributors
South San Francisco
McKesson Liquor Co
San Leandro
Max Sobel Wholesale Liquor Co
Haas Bros
Union City
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