Ford fires H.R. Crawford over possible conflicts of interest
President Ford dismissed H.R. Crawford, HUD assistant secretary, amid a Justice Department probe into potential employment conflicts after government service. Crawford said he planned to resign and denied improper actions as White House released letters showing a resignation request and acceptance.
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UPI
Ford
H.R. Crawford
White House
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Justife Department
HUD
Department of Justice
Ron Nessen
Cleveland Press Urges New National Anthem During Bicentennial
The Cleveland Press editorial proposes replacing The Star Spangled Banner with a new national anthem for the Bicentennial. It jokes that only a fearless singer can hit the high notes and calls the current tune an old English drinking song. The piece questions the anthem’s sacred status and its war-era lyrics as the essence of America.
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Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Press
United States
Baader Meinhof gang trial details baby bomb use
A metal worker testified in Frankfurt West Germany that he was asked to assemble a bomb described as a wrapper holding explosive devices strapped around a woman's waist The plan involved smuggling the bomb into a public building and later using a balloon to preserve a pregnant appearance The disclosure was made during the group’s terrorism trial reported by UPI.
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Ohio to ballot joint election of governor and lieutenant governor
Ohio lawmakers favored a change to elect both on one ticket using a presidential style system. The measure would remove voters’ direct choice of a governor’s successor while future lieutenant governors’ duties would be set by the governor. Critics warned of reduced voter influence and political machine control.
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