Electoral College Fate Debated Amid Calls for Change
Washington reports decades of efforts to end the Electoral College persist as Congress begins a new session. Rockefeller presides over the tally certifying 539 votes with Carter winning, Ford and Reagan noted, amid ongoing proposals to switch to popular vote or reallocate votes by state.
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Soviet to Buy Minimal Grain From U.S. After Record Harvest
Soviet Agriculture Minister Valentin Mesyats announced that despite a 1976 grain harvest of 223.8 million metric tons, Moscow will buy only the required minimum from exporters like the United States under a 1973 agreement. Officials note the bumper crop could ease imports and free funds for industry.
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GOP Faction Fight Drives National Chairman Battle
Washington sees a conservative moderate clash as James Baker gains White House backing from Ford and Rockefeller amid talks with Reagan Connally and Brock, while Goldwater escalates ire over exclusion. Baker emerges as Ford’s chosen, with others pressing for Richards or Brock. The GOP meeting in mid January shapes the contest.
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Expelled cadets to return West Point
US Army officials announced that cadets expelled for the academy's largest cheating scandal may reapply. Army Secretary Ann Hoftenann outlined conditions and kept a readmission plan previously offered, while a special commission studies the Cadet Honor Code. The move leaves many wary about the academy's administration and future penalties for violators.
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Vitril denies illegal action in job transfer case
Commissioner Frank A. Vitel said yesterday that Paulette Smulick was not asked to take improper actions in Morabito’s file. He and Chairman Meehan argued over transferring Morabito to Manpower status and whether backdating was intended.
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Ford study of Puerto Rico statehood pace
White House aides say the Ford administration studied Puerto Rico's status for 14 months before announcing support for statehood on New Year's Day. Press Secretary Ron Nessen admitted poor background briefing and uncertain timing for presenting a formal proposal to Congress. An ad hoc advisory group of lawmakers and Puerto Rican leaders was formed in 1973 to study status.
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Million Pennsylvanian lottery top prize won
Albert Salksnis of Bridgeport Connecticut captured the 1 million top prize in the Pennsylvania lottery final Double Moller drawing. Winners included Edward Wierzbicki of New Castle and Allen Borda of Bath with 200 000 and 100 000 respectively, plus ten 10 000 prize recipients from several Pennsylvania towns.
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