TerHorst named Ford's White House press secretary
Washington bureau chief of the Detroit News Gerald R. TerHorst, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, will succeed Ronald L. Ziegler as President Ford's White House press secretary. A 52-year-old veteran reporter, TerHorst has covered Ford since 1947 and led the Detroit News Washington bureau since 1961. He is a World War II Marine veteran and co author of The President's Trip to China. He and his wife live in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Publisher's wife dies in Akron
Mrs. John Knight wife of Knight Newspapers editorial chairman died at her Akron home after a lingering illness. A native of Illinois she studied at University High School the University of Chicago and Miss Chapin's in Massachusetts. She and Knight were married in 1932. Survivors include a stepson a daughter and a sister. A memorial service will be held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with burial at Rosehill Cemetery.
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Ford gains Congressional support for extended honeymoon period
Congressional leaders from both parties predicted a long honeymoon with Vice President Ford after Nixon's resignation. They called Ford one of us, a former lawmaker, and urged unity as he assumes the presidency. Many lawmakers expressed sadness over Nixon's exit but optimism Ford will ease tensions and foster bipartisan progress.
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