Ford popularity drops as campaign sees voter apathy
The Associated Press reports Ford campaign officials call a seven percent drop in his popularity a temporary setback tied to voter apathy. Reagan aides say the figures show the country seeks leadership as Ford visits his campaign HQ with about 130 workers.
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Reagan Seeks Budget Cuts As Polls Signal Positive Framing
Reagan defends a 90 billion dollar budget cut plan in New Hampshire while pushing state-federal role shifts. Harris poll shows positive early reaction with 45 to 25 percent calling him not an ordinary politician. 44 to 25 percent back a hard line on Russia. Ford backs Callaway as campaign chair. Shriver in Boston pledges to cut unemployment and reduce inflation, aiming to balance the budget within four years.
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Reagan outlines $90 billion budget cut plan to decentralize power
President hopeful Reagan promotes a plan to shift welfare, education, and other federal programs to state and local control. His campaign cites New Hampshire and Florida aid losses, arguing decentralization would slash federal outlays by about $90 billion, while supporters stress state responsibility and potential tax changes.
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Snow boosts ski resorts with strong holiday attendance
Snow boosted ski business across New England New York Pennsylvania and Michigan with record crowds over Christmas week. Aspen broke a single day attendance record on December 30 at 15 722 skiers and lift ticket sales rose 42 percent from 1974 to 1 2 million. New York State Commerce Department found nine of 13 areas reported better business than last season while Far West areas remained weak.
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Labor panel may quit over Ford veto
Nine labor members of the industry bargaining committee consider mass resignations to protest President Ford vetoing the common-site picketing bill. The move, drafted with AFL CIO Building Trades input, alleges the President broke his word with labor unions. Concurrently ski industry notes cover snow impacts, holiday demand, lift prices, and regional deals.
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Baby boy found in paper bag on Philadelphia sidewalk
An hour-old infant discovered in a paper bag on a cold Philadelphia sidewalk after passersby ignored the bag. Miss Fannie Fuller rescued the unnamed baby, later named Jonathan Temple, as doctors reported the child warmed rapidly and survived. Police questioned locals but offered no clear leads.
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