Surprise not new for Ford
The affable former Big Ten star rose from House Republicans to chairman of the party caucus in a decade, then to party leadership, and to being picked by Nixon as Spiro Agnew's replacement. Ford is 60, known for quiet hard work and loyalty, with no further political ambitions stated.
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Ohio reaction to Ford nomination shows broad support
Ohio politicians from both parties praised Gerald Ford after President Nixon named him as the new vice president. Senators Saxbe and Taft predicted quick Senate confirmation, while House and Senate members pledged rigorous questioning over Ford's 1970 campaign reporting.
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Nixon picks Ford for vice president amid unity call
President Nixon nominates House Republican Leader Gerald R. Ford for vice president. Congress moves swiftly to confirm, with AP surveys showing broad support and little opposition pending hearings as Nixon aims to heal Watergate wounds. Ford, a 25 year veteran from Michigan, backs Nixon policies and vows national unity.
Caretaker or strong candidate Ford faces hoard of views
Republicans and Democrats in Congress largely back Ford’s confirmation to succeed Spiro Agnew. Sen. Hugh Scott says the Senate will approve quickly. Ford, 60, says he has no plans to run in 1976, though aides and colleagues see potential, with Laird calling him 'no caretaker' and a likely candidate as he focuses on duties and liaison with Congress.
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Weekend Showers Forecast for Middletown Area
The National Weather Service predicts a gloomy weekend with mostly cloudy skies and showers. Today highs near 70s with tonight's low in the mid 50s and a 70 percent chance of rain.
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Jordan Joins War Against Israel Amid Middle East Fronts
Jordan announces it has joined Egypt Syria and Iraq in the war against Israel expanding a potential 250 mile front. A military spokesman in Amman says elite forces are deployed with the Syrian army and Bedouin troops form part of a highly trained force.
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President to Appeal on Tapes to Supreme Court
The U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds Judge Sirica order for the White House tapes. The court gives President Nixon until next Friday to seek Supreme Court review after a 5 to 2 ruling.
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Agnew to Address Nation Amid Criminal Allegations
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew plans a live nationwide TV address Monday to vindicate himself after pleading no contest to a felony tax evasion charge. President Nixon nominated Rep. Gerald Ford to succeed Agnew, while Agnew remains under federal investigation linked to Maryland kickbacks and corruption.
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