Ford defends policy amid Nixon pardon attack in Illinois primary
President Ford defends his foreign policy and Nixon pardon as he campaigns in tornado damaged northern Illinois ahead of Tuesdays presidential primary with Reagan attacking the administration. Wallace and Shriver join in Illinois as other candidates shift to Pennsylvania and California where Brown enters the Democratic primary, aiming to influence the convention bloc.
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Political ghost haunts Ford campaign trail
In Buffalo Grove Illinois President Ford faces questions on the Nixon pardon and its political impact. Ford defends the decision saying it served the national interest and he would do it again. Nixon’s China visit and Senate intelligence committee questions add to the campaign backdrop as Ford campaigns in Illinois and North Carolina.
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Bioconversion energy awaits policy change and funding
Washington AP reports near limitless renewable energy from organic matter waiting for political decisions. Conference attendees cite need for pilot projects, international cooperation, and economic studies while highlighting bacteria methane from waste and kelp fuels as viable bioconversion paths.
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Major US firms reveal foreign payoffs in probe era
ITT General Tire and Westinghouse disclose investigations into overseas bribes after SEC probes. ITT says 3.8 million paid to foreign officials or customers in five years, with 4,300 spent in the U.S., and 80,000 abroad in political contributions. General Tire reports a secret fund of about 1 million dollars paying Arab consultants and others behind the Iron Curtain. Westinghouse cites four questionable overseas payments and possible improper sales arrangements. A fourth firm Universal Oil Products Co. reported 290,000 in questionable overseas payments since 1970. Buck County, Pennsylvania, also reports a mass shooting with six dead in a basement.
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Ex Gulf official charged again in slush fund
Former Gulf Oil lobbyist Claude C. Wild Jr. faces felony charges for approving political payments from company funds. Indicted by a federal grand jury for $5,000 to Daniel Inouye in 1973 and $2,500 to Sam Nunn in 1972. Maximum penalties: two years and $10,000 per count.
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Sam Nunn
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Watergate Special Prosecutor's Office
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U.S
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Officials weigh sealing mine after second fatal explosion
Federal and Scotia Coal Co officials face sealing the Scotia mine in Owen County Kentucky to stabilize methane and halt rescue attempts. Eleven latest victims include three killed Friday and eight who helped repair damage. 13 went in Thursday night with atmosphere checked, but readings may have missed methane. Authority may entomb the mine for weeks or longer while investigations into heat sources continue.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Hall nomination hinges on termination pay
The Pentagon and a Senate committee probe payments Martin Marietta made to Dr. Albert Hall after he left the firm for government posts in 1963 and 1971. The Hall nomination for assistant secretary of the Air Force for research and development is delayed while investigations proceed. A staffer warns the nomination will not be reported until matters are discussed, with Deputy Defense Secretary Clements and Sen. Proxmire urging delay pending inquiry.
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