Ford kicks off campaign for tax cut and spending restraint
President Ford mounts a campaign message calling for a capped federal budget and about a 4 percent spending rise while opposing Reagan's sweeping cuts to welfare. He stresses state and local control, consolidation of health programs, and keeping some federal aid while trimming others. Democratic reactions critique the plan as inadequate to revive the economy ahead of New Hampshire primaries.
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Carter tops Democratic field in Iowa caucuses
DES MOINES IOWA AP Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter led six Democratic candidates in Iowa precinct caucuses with 27.7 percent of delegates counted, backed by a large volunteer network. Bayh placed second with 18.3 percent, Harris third at 10.1, while some delegates remained uncommitted. Republicans reported Ford ahead of Reagan in a small sampling, with uncommitted votes also present. Carter’s early campaign laid groundwork for county convention delegates as tallying continued.
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Syria and Palestinian guerrillas deny Lebanese invasion claims
In Beirut, police report Moslem militias control much of Lebanon while Christian enclaves hold parts of Beirut and northern regions. Both Syria and the Palestinian guerrilla command deny reports of Syrian troops crossing into Lebanon. Some sources say PLA troops moved into the country, but officials dispute the figure as exaggerated. Israeli observers see no large scale Syrian invasion and stress no unusual troop movements. A new ceasefire was announced as clashes continue, with 1,384 killed in the two weeks of fighting since the holiday truce.
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Arab peace plan faces U S veto at U N
After a week of dispute Arab delegates and the PLO urged a UN Security Council resolution tying a settlement to Palestinian rights and Israel withdrawal from occupied lands. The United States signaled it will veto, reaffirming support for UN resolutions 242 and 338. Lebanon tensions rise as Syrian forces accused of entering Lebanon.
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FDA bans Red No 2 dye amid cancer concerns
Washington AP reports the FDA will ban Red No 2, a widely used dye in foods, drugs, and cosmetics, despite no current public health hazard. The action follows a review showing potential cancer risk in rats. manufacturers worry consumer pushback and reformulation challenges as Red No 40 gains use.
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Paul Robeson Critical in Philadelphia Hospital
Paul Robeson the renowned baritone and Rutgers alum is in critical condition after a stroke at University Tech Hospital 28 in Philadelphia. The 77 year old performer and outspoken civil rights advocate has long faced scrutiny for his leftward stance during the McCarthy era amid fierce debates over racism and freedom of expression.
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Ford selects Usery for labor secretary post
President Ford plans to name WilliamUsery Jr., 52, as labor secretary to replace John Dunlop who resigned Feb 1. Usery, a former machinists union official and longtime mediator, has led the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service since 1973 and was Ford’s guest at the State of the Union.
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Phone rates rise as FCC allows AT&T return increase
The FCC voted 7 to 0 to allow AT&T a higher rate of return, lifting the annual return from 8.74% to 9.6% and adding about 225 million in yearly revenue for the Bell System. Final costs to users depend on forthcoming FCC decision text and filing schedules.
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