Penal Complex work stoppage may end soon
Lincoln AP reports optimistic officials at the Nebraska Penitentiary that a two day inmate work stoppage could end by afternoon. Director Joseph Vitek says 450 inmates were surveyed as tensions eased with inmates returning to cells and some to work. Fifteen inmates initially remained in solitary confinement amid the protest.
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Ford Campaigns Across Midwest After Congress Critique
President Ford launches four state campaign stops after chiding Congress for coolness toward his economic program. He speaks at a Kansas City Future Farmers of America event and heads to South Dakota Nebraska and Indiana before returning to the White House. The piece weaves in other, unrelated international and domestic items.
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Mortgage credit bill eases homebuyers access to funds
Washington AP reports Congress passed an emergency housing credit bill authorizing up to 77 billion dollars for federal purchases of conventional mortgages. The measure, a priority of President Ford, aims to ease mortgage money access for homebuyers as Ford signals intent to sign. Rep Garry Brown, ranking Republican on the Banking Committee, said Ford will sign the bill.
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Watergate defendants pursue separate defense paths
In Washington at the Watergate cover-up trial three of the five defendants are pursuing independent strategies as opening statements begin. Ehrlichman and Mardian seek to avoid conviction while Jacob Stein for Kenneth Parkinson plans to stress Parkinson's distance from co-defendants.
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Meet the Candidates event at county library
LAS VEGAS AP reports a Meet the Candidates program at the county library. Three candidates attended while no voters were present, limiting public participation in the event.
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Ford visit aimed at boosting Nebraska GOP morale
President Ford's Nebraska stop is expected to rally Republican voters and back three House candidates including Thone, McCollister, and Smith. Though Exon and Marvel face uphill fights, party officials hope Ford's appearance restores confidence after Watergate and internal divisions. Umpire Jim McKean becomes AL's first Canadian.
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