Ford's food stamp plan sparks political clash in Congress
President Ford pushes a plan to rewrite the $5.8 billion food stamp program by trimming rolls by 25 percent, lowering the budget share to 2 percent, and boosting benefits to about 24 percent of current recipients. He argues rapid action is needed amid rising costs and congressional delay. Critics label the move political and wrecking reform efforts.
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Welfare not child inducement in AFDC, Idaho economist says
MOSCOW Idaho AP Public assistance payments do not induce welfare mothers to have more children, says Dr John Knudsen University of Idaho. Study across states shows fertility rates among AFDC recipients do not rise with higher payments, national average remains under three children per welfare family, contrary to common charges.
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Reagan says he was offered cabinet post by Ford
In Manchester New Hampshire Ronald Reagan says Ford offered him several cabinet posts during his California governorship and later while campaigning for the White House. He denies endorsing stock market investment of Social Security funds and asserts he did not seek a cabinet seat. Ford’s campaign framed him as seeking a broader role while Reagan emphasizes independence.
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Haig Crosses Berlin Wall in Historic West Visit
Gen. Alexander Haig commander of U.S. forces in Europe becomes the highest ranking allied officer to cross Berlin's wall since 1961. His Friday crossing from West to East Berlin signals Western insistence that Berlin remains a four power city under postwar accord. Spokesmen call the trip a normal information visit.
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Sugar Ray Robinson sues film distributors for damages
Former boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson filed a federal suit in New York seeking 51 in damages from three Manhattan film distributors for selling films of his bouts without consent. His lawyers say the action also alleges invasion of privacy and unlawful appropriation of his rights.
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Senate weighs ending old national emergencies
The Senate moves to consider bills that would terminate emergency proclamations dating from 1933 onward. Hearings before the Government Operations Committee will feature co chairs Sen. Charles Mathias and Sen. Frank Choreh. The measure would repeal extraordinary powers. some orders have endured since the Depression era, with limited sunsets and requiring congressional action to terminate.
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Butz hints he would stay at job
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz signaled he might remain in his $60,000 post if Ford wins reelection, after earlier plans to retire mid term. He noted that staying would require an invitation, and warned against undoing recent gains in farm policy toward strict controls and subsidies.
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Helicopters Drive Buffalo Back to Park in Yellowstone
Yellowstone officials used two helicopters to push about 85 American bison from the lower Yellowstone River valley back into their winter range, after unusual snow crust and choppy weather forced the herd toward Montana. Park biologist Dr Mary Meagher noted prior chasing by snowmobiles, with a policy shift this winter to prevent buffalo shootings as they cross into Montana to limit brucellosis risk in cattle. Six bison have been killed in Montana this year under a 1970 agreement aimed at containment of the disease.
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Gay activist organizing for Shapp in four states
Philadelphia activist Mark Beyal says Gays For Shapp committees are formed in Pennsylvania Florida California and Massachusetts to back Miller Shapp's presidential bid. Segal notes groups coordinate with mainstream Shapp committees as candidates seek homosexual support.
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Stock market hits three year peak in biggest day on record
NEW YORK AP the stock market closes at its highest level in more than three years on the busiest day in history. The Dow gains to 87.80 and closes near the 1000 mark while New York Stock Exchange volume soars to 44.5 million shares, a record. Brokers note optimism on rates and inflation, with AT&T boosting sentiment by a larger dividend rise. Amex volume also surges to 254 million shares, the largest since late 1972.
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