White House mum on Ford drinking
AP reports three guests at a White House dinner saw no signs Ford had excess alcohol. Columnist Jeffrey St John claimed a Michigan source confirmed a drinking problem, but guests and associations dispute the allegation and note Ford had limited wine and behaved normally.
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Ford at dinner toast amid drinking charge claims
St John says Ford showed signs of excessive drinking at three incidents in Washington and Rhode Island while delivering a televised statement. AP notes reporters could not attend the dinner but heard toasts via loudspeaker. Ford mocks mispronounced Colombia president’s name during his toast. Deputy White House press secretary Greener declines comment.
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Diabetes may be third-ranking killer in U S
A National Commission on Diabetes report warns the disease could be the third leading cause of death, with 38 000 direct deaths last year and up to 300 000 attributed to diabetes. It calls tripling federal research funding and notes $53 billion annual economic toll.
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Kissinger Maps Nine Day Western Europe Swing
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sets out on a nine day tour through Western Europe to Brussels Paris and Furth after postponing a Moscow visit. NATO energy talks and a Paris ministerial conference are on the itinerary with plans to return to Moscow in January.
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Congress pushes rail plan amid funding cuts and veto threats
Congressional leaders seek a final House vote on a measure to fund reorganizing Northeastern railroads. The Commerce Committee trimmed $1 billion from the bill and set new caps on ConRail payments, with Ford warning of a veto and a potential Christmas session.
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Congress pushes six month tax cut extension
The Senate Finance Committee aims to extend this year's income tax cuts through June 30 while Ford veto remains likely. Democrats seek a spending ceiling for fiscal 1977, with budget rules pushing a May 15 target, and a compromise drawing in liberal Senators like Edward M. Kennedy.
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