Ford signals top priorities as he starts presidency
President Ford focuses on inflation, a vacant vice presidency, and a leaner personal staff in his first day. He signs Kissinger to a post Nixon cabinet and retains Nixon-era aides temporarily while assembling a four member panel to shape a longer term White House staff.
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Ford Cabinet Pledges Support for New Administration
President Ford asked the Cabinet to remain in place and received assurances of ongoing support. He sought sealed recommendations for a new vice president and met the full Cabinet in the Oval Office for 45 minutes to urge continued backing.
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Nixon Sets Shade of Peace as Ex President in California
Nixon awakens Saturday on his San Clemente estate as a former president with Secret Service patrols and a Coast Guard watch off the coast. Ford and Kissinger address continuity and loyalty, while Ford plans Cabinet consultations to pick a new vice president and reviews Vietnam and the military budget with the National Security Council.
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Israeli Gunboat Clashes Raise War Fears in Middle East
An Israeli gunboat sank a rubber dinghy near the Lebanese border after the dinghy fired on the vessel. No survivors were confirmed. The dinghy reportedly carried explosives. The clash followed Israeli jets striking a tent encampment and two houses in southern Lebanon.
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Hunger strike ongoing for trial of two American spies in Calcutta
Two Americans, Anthony Fletcher and Richard Harcos, imprisoned over a year in India on spying charges, enter the second month of a hunger strike to win a trial. U.S. diplomats and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi have been pressed. Both are fed by nasal tubes and have lost about 30 pounds.
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City moves to curb dangerous houses amid delays
City officials pursue action against dangerous structures despite red tape. The report notes efforts to clear unsafe buildings and protect residents, highlighting municipal steps and stalled timelines.
Weather outlook with possible showers continues
The cloudy skies bring a 60 percent rain chance today and 40 percent tonight with a chance of thundershowers. Highs reach the mid 80s, overnight lows in the upper 60s, and a clearing trend begins tomorrow with Monday highs in the 80s.
Ford's first day as president brings a new day at the White House
Gerald Ford begins his presidency in Washington with a morning paper delivery delay in Alexandria. He meets his cabinet in a relaxed mood, compares himself to Nixon, and faces a fresh start at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as reporters observe a calmer transition.
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