Morton to Lead Ford Campaign as Callaway Steps Down
Rogers C B Morton is named campaign manager for President Ford replacing Howard Callaway. Morton, 61, will oversee fundraising and delegate strategy from Ford headquarters while deputy manager Stuart Spencer handles daily political questions. Callaway resigns amid controversy over his Crested Butte ski resort expansion and an ongoing government inquiry.
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Rough financial future seen for nation's cities
Syracuse University economist Roy Bahl warned in Washington that cities face a difficult financial future as municipalities struggle with rising costs and insufficient revenue. He favored statewide wage and benefits guidelines and said states may assume more municipal functions to avoid default risks and drastic service cuts.
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Reagan TV address aims to reach voters directly
LAS VEGAS AP Reagan says he will use television tonight to deliver his campaign message after his North Carolina victory over Ford. He wrote the script, paid for air time on NBC, and may make future national addresses. A Dublin Cork mail train robbery is also reported with IRA links suspected.
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Wallace heckled in Madison amid Bremer mask protest
Wallace and Jackson faced hecklers wearing Arthur Bremer masks and wheelchairs during campaign stops in Madison Wisconsin. The incidents, while not injuring anyone, drew brief apologies from Gov. Lucey as Secret Service moved in to restrain demonstrators.
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May top $3 million in latest Brink's robbery
Montreal police report a four man crew hijacked a Brink's security truck near the Royal Bank of Canada branch on St. James Street. At least $15 million was aboard, with unconfirmed reports of up to $9 million total. No shots fired or injuries reported.
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Kesey claims bitterness and debt after Cuckoo’s Nest Oscar sweep
Ken Kesey, author of the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, laments poverty as the film wins five Academy Awards. He watches from his Oregon farm, not invited to the ceremony, and reveals the film rights sold in 1967 for $20,000.
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