Rockefeller urges GOP to court independents and demos
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller told critics that the Republican Party must win independent and Democratic support to prevail in 1976. He stressed party unity, noted Ford hopes an open convention, and said he is not campaigning for himself while arguing for Ford to win the nominating process. Rockefeller spoke amid support from Midwest governors and emphasized electability and a strong running mate role.
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Ford says polls show he can beat Kennedy
President Ford told the Chicago Tribune Press Service that polls indicate he could defeat Senator Edward Kennedy in a presidential race. He refused to judge Kennedy's liability over Chappaquiddick and Watergate, and noted Humphrey, Jackson, and Muskie as top Democratic rivals. Ford expects two meetings with Brezhnev in Helsinki during the European Security Conference.
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Administration seeks Jordan arms compromise in 48 hours
The White House told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee it would push a compromise within 48 hours on the planned 350 million dollar Jordan arms sale. Sen. Case leads opposition but says the aim is to preserve congressional oversight while cutting the package, with 3 to 6 Hawk batteries instead of 14, and readiness to sell Redeyes and Vulcan guns, amid terrorism concerns. Congress has until July 30 to act.
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Gun Sale Error Triggers U.S. Suspension Over Beirut Deal
Washington officials admitted an error by the munition control office in approving 2000 handguns for a Beirut arms merchant during Lebanon’s civil strife. Rep. Les Aspin called the move ill timed and irresponsible. Licenses for 400 to 500 pistols not yet shipped to Lebanon were suspended. The order came from United Industries Beirut, the Lebanon representative for Colt. Secretary Kissinger reportedly unaware of the sale.
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