14 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1974
Page
1
A scrambled report notes Senator Kennedy continuing to pay debts from the 1970 campaign. It mentions a Friday event at his home with residents and a limousine scene, referencing a fund or amount around five thousand five hundred dollars and a formal committee stance on lingering campaign expenses.
Washington experts say lower corn yields will ease beef prices temporarily toward year end, but a smaller corn crop could lift retail meat costs in 1975 as drought drives cattle to market. Officials note rains may improve grass and curb price rises, with cattle prices near peak for July to September and expected fall declines if drought persists.
The piece discusses federal transit funding, noting proposals to extend aid to rural and small towns. It highlights that about one third of money would fund operating subsidies with most support aimed at debt‑ridden northeastern cities and their subway or fixed‑rail systems.
In a report from Baltimore the article cites sources claiming President Nixon directed no deals in the Watergate inquiry and did not attach significance to talks on June 23 1972 with White House Chief of Staff Haldeman regarding halting an FBI probe.
AP wire reports Ford faced no immediate decision on pursuing charges against Richard Nixon for Watergate. Attorney General Jaworski indicated he would not be pressured and Ford would let the issue run its course. Legal experts noted Nixon could face obstruction of justice and perjury charges as the Watergate investigation continued.
Betty Ford tours the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue mansion noting its beauty while she and President Ford prepare to move from Crown View Drive Alexandria. She calls the White House the people's house and says she supports equal rights and pay and may see minor decor updates.
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