Ford Becomes 38th President in Historic White House Transition
President Gerald R. Ford took the oath from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and declared our long national nightmare is over. Nixon resigned citing Watergate involvement and left for California as Ford pledged an open and candid administration. Ford addressed Congress later as crowds gathered outside the White House in steamy Washington.
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Goodby
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Ford
Congress
Resignation relief noted by Arizona lawmakers
Arizona's congressional delegation expressed relief over Nixon's resignation and endorsed President Ford. Senators Goldwater and Fannin praised Ford's impending leadership and stressed unity, while Rep Udall voiced mixed emotions about Watergate and the nation. Weather outlook: sunny today and Saturday with highs near 102 and 104.
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Gerald Ford
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Senate
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Ford
John J. Rhodes
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Rhodes
Paul Fannin
Morris Udall
Richard Nixon
Udall
John B. Conlan
Conlan
United States
Ex President Nixon Returns Home To California
Ex President Nixon arrives as private citizen at El Toro California to cheers from a crowd of about 5000. The Spirit of 76 aircraft touched down at 11 56 a m PDT as Nixon and family depart for retirement amid tears and farewell remarks. He pledged gratitude and humility while noting mistakes but deny personal gain.
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Village PV opponents voice fears over 1200 acre Westcor plan
About 250 northeast Phoenix residents voiced concerns at a public forum on a 1200 acre Westcor master planned community proposed between 40th and 52nd Streets from Cholla to Thunderbird. Neighbors warned of traffic and lifestyle changes while supporters called it a forward looking, integrated development with varied commercial and residential areas.
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Firemen union calls ruling meaningless over Rural Metro adequacy
Scottsdale Firefighters Association denounces an Arizona Corporation Commission finding that Scottsdale Rural Metro Fire Department lacks no essential first aid training or equipment. Frank Bowman rejects the charge of inadequacy, while SFA leader Steve Verbil argues standards are absent and OSHA and state rules do not address service levels. City officials say they will review the complaint.
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Paradise Valley district tax drops 28 cents per hundred
The Paradise Valley School district plans a 28 cent decrease in the 1974 75 tax rate to 7.69 per 100 valuation, with assessed valuation up 13.6 percent to 80 million dollars as the budget totals rise to 17.17 million dollars plus aid.
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Paradise Valley
James Talbot
Talbot
Phoenix
Jr. College
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