Ford Named Nixon VP Pick He Quells Agnew Fallout
Rep Gerald R Ford chosen to be the 40th vice president after Agnew’s resignation. He faces Senate and House confirmation with a 25th Amendment precedent and a planned Rules Committee hearing. Ford declines running in 1976 and is praised by Laird as president material.
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Reagan Sees Ford Candidacy Tests in Primaries
Governor Ronald Reagan says Nixon wisely tapped Gerald Ford for vice president but Ford’s strength for a 1976 presidential bid must prove in the primaries. Reagan, a potential candidate, declined to seek Nixon’s nomination and urged unity behind the administration amid urgent domestic issues. Ford, a Grand Rapids congressman and House Republican leader since 1963, is praised for supporting Vietnam policy, defense and presidential vetoes. Nixon announced Ford’s selection from Camp David after a Haig call at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
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Ford Named to Be Nixon’s Vice President
Congress moved quickly to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president after President Nixon announced his selection to succeed Spiro Agnew. House and Senate sessions planned formal submission and committee reviews with hearings possible as early as next week. committee assignments and scheduling were being arranged.
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Flood Floodingine Texas Oklahoma Worsens Death Toll Rises
United Press International reports renewed showers over flood ravaged Texas and Oklahoma. A spokesman for Oklahoma’s governor warned the disaster may be worse than feared as the death toll climbs with authorities expecting more bodies. Rain persists along a stationary front across the nation.
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Energy Saving Steps Introduced
Oregon orders schools to close for a month this winter and Bethlehem Pennsylvania cuts Christmas lights by 80 percent. Both actions announced Friday aim to conserve fuel for heating homes and hospitals.
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World News in Brief War Power Bill and Other items
Congress approved a 90 day limit on unauthorized presidential war making powers and sent the bill to Nixon who was expected to veto it. The House advanced it 238 to 123 despite GOP leaders Ford and Freylinghuysen predicting a veto. bullets found in body Santiago UPI says an autopsy shows Frank R. Teruggi Jr. 23 Des Plaines Ill was killed by 17 bullets after arrest and detention at Santiago stadium. Court on tapes UPI says DC Circuit orders Nixon to surrender Watergate tapes to Sirica and allows national security as a possible reason to withhold parts. Board backs Prop 1 The California Board of Education endorses Gov Reagan s tax limit Proposition 1 by 7 1 vote saying it will improve tax equity including for education.
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Israeli Forces Push Toward Damascus in Syrian Front Clash
Israeli tanks smashed a large Iraqi force in Syria and pressed toward Damascus as Arab defenders fought fiercely. Israel also conducted a raid on a Syrian bridge while other Arab nations reportedly prepared to enter the conflict.
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Public Hearing Planned on Red Bluff Continuation High School
A Tuesday 8 p.m. public hearing in the Red Bluff High School library will discuss acquiring the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building for use as the Continuation High School. Superintendent Pat Murphy outlines the program's aims, the need for larger quarters, and how continuation education differs from regular high school with student paced contracts and counseling emphasis. The Teen Mother program operates within this framework, serving nine expectant mothers. The district notes growth, with 48 students enrolled this year versus 30 previously, and considers options including a $13 to $20 per square foot building solution to expand capacity.
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Reward Raises to 3750 for Cattle Killers in Tehama County
A $3750 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and felony conviction of those who killed three Hereford cows along Highway 36W about 30 miles west of Red Bluff. The fund is led by Milton Rudnick, Larry Lalaguna, Bobby Jones, Hemstead Livestock Trucking, and the California Cattlemen's Association with area cattlemen contributing.
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Weather forecast and conditions for the period
Fair through Sunday with variable high cloudiness and temperatures in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Tonight's low in the upper 40s to mid 50s, winds 5 to 15 mph. Monday outlook partly cloudy with some rain. River levels at Lake Red Bluff 15.6, Bend Bridge 19.4, Tehama Bridge 203.0, Woodson Bridge 167.1 feet. sunset 6 33 p.m., sunrise 7 18 a.m. PDT.
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Help Needed To Save Olive Crop In Corning
Red Bluff HRD Office urges urgent olive pickers for Corning as crop ripens fast. Contact Farm Labor Van at 1407 Solano St or 824-5686. Red Bluff Trailer moved to Antelope Blvd near Fair Market. new contact 527-7430. Offices open 7 a.m.
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