Ford hints at 1980 bid in GOP fundraisers
Former President Gerald Ford privately floated a 1980 presidential run during coast to coast GOP dinners. He named Howard Baker George Bush John Connally Bob Dole Ron Reagan and Jerry Ford as strong contenders while criticizing Carter and Democrats on national defense and neutron bomb policy.
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Betty Talmadge weighs entering Georgia seat race
Betty Talmadge 54, former wife of Sen. Herman Talmadge, says she may seek the Georgia seat currently held by Amy by U.S. Rep Flynt and believes her 21 years in Washington gives her a leg up. She notes she could instead sell hot dogs and hams.
Knievel Says Jail Time Leaves Him With Last Yacht
Evel Knievel says his jail term cut his earning power and leaves him with only three speed boats and one 80 foot yacht after selling 16 boats last year. He notes two houses remain and he sold his jeweled rings while awaiting release next Wednesday.
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Mitchell admitted for surgery at Maxwell base facility
Former Attorney General John Mitchell, on furlough from Maxwell Air Force Base prison camp since Christmas, has been admitted to the hospital for replacement of his arthritic right hip. He underwent abdominal surgery in January and received 30 day extensions of his furlough since then.
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John Wayne Gets Well Wishes After Heart Valve Surgery
Boston AP. John Wayne receives calls from government leaders and celebrities worldwide. Massachusetts General Hospital spokesman Martin Bander says Wayne’s sons prohibit identifying callers. Wayne, 200 movie star, had valve replacement surgery Monday and is in satisfactory but fatigued condition.
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Congressman pleads innocent amid solicitation charge
Representative Frederick Richmond of New York pleads innocent to a misdemeanor charge that he solicited sex from two young men at his Washington home. In an open letter to constituents he acknowledged soliciting "a young man" and asked for their compassion and understanding.
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David Soul Resumes Recording After Back Surgery
Actor David Soul, star of Starsky and Hutch, has returned to recording after a minor back surgery at St John s Hospital in Santa Monica two weeks ago. A spokeswoman Esther Nankin said Soul, who has a history of back problems, fell while skiing and is recovering.
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Walus Deportation Trial: German Woman Denies Gestapo Link
Rita Heichlinger testified that she prepared health insurance records during World War II and could not confirm Frank Walus as a Gestapo agent. Prosecutors allege forged documents by Gestapo operatives, while defense critics claim Nazi sympathizers may appear in witness lists.
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Portrait of Earl Butz Hung Quietly in USDA Corridor
A $5,000 oil portrait of Earl Butz was hung in a USDA corridor without ceremony or a nameplate. Officials plan an official unveiling if Butz attends. he resigned in 1976 after remarks deemed racist. Negotiations continue for a formal portrait hanging as Bergland asked.
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