Ford refuses to rule out first strike in nuclear policy
President Ford signals maximum flexibility for nuclear use based on circumstances, breaking with Kennedy era denials of first use. Defense officials say plans shifted to selective, flexible responses to avert mass destruction and consider limited actions in crises.
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Ford
U.S
Washington
UPI
United States
Schlesinger
Soviet Union
Minuteman
Midwest
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Budget passage appears clear after GOP demands met in California
In Sacramento UPI reports lawmakers near approval of an 11.5 billion state budget after Democrats concede to Republican demands including a 120 million one time school aid. The package increases pay for state employees by 8.5 percent on average and adds a 400 bonus for low earners, with 65.2 million extra for inflation relief for 625,000 elderly, blind and disabled recipients. A three Democrat dissidents call it a cop out while arguing funds for Equal Opportunity Programs should be restored. The budget now awaits midnight Monday enactment as debates focus on campaign financing provisions and veto power.
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Assembly
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Schmitt bids farewell urging board to aid the needy
Rev. Elmer Schmitt told the Tehama County board of supervisors to keep a focus on helping people as he left his welfare advisory role. He spoke from dawn to noon at a courthouse farewell, praised serving as welfare chairman, and urged improvements in welfare operations while noting staff strain and the need for community support. He departs Monday to serve two rural Tehama churches and will reside in Corning.
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Elmer Schmitt
Board of Supervisors
Schmitt
Tehama County
McKinley Hotel
Welfare Department
Social Service Department
CETA
Tehama
Corning
Memorial to pilots dedicated
Three air tanker pilots who died while fighting fires in California last year were honored at a dedication ceremony for a memorial plaque at the Ukiah air attack base. The bronze plaque lists William P. Benedict Richard G. Miller and Michael W. Fagan and honors all aerial tanker pilots who risk their lives to protect California.
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William Huff
Ukiah
California
California Division of Forestry
William P
Bill” Benedict
Hopland
Richard G. “Dick” Miller
Michael W. Fagan
Gene Starks
Dave Falleri
Ukiah Cdf
Gary Weinkauf
CDF
Robert
Bud’”’ David
Sis Q Flying Service
Rex Griggs
San Bernardino
Tom Neil
Dave Donnell
Calvary Baptist Church
Mary Benedict
Kay Fagan
Mendocino College President opposes wide salary spread
Mendocino College president superintendent Peter DeVries urged trustees to limit the gap between his pay and that of deans and administrators. He cited comparisons with 11 rural colleges and said the spread should not widen. The board, honoring trustee Lou Fortin, delayed actions on a successor for a Lake County seat and planned a July 9 work session to review funds for potential raises.
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Peter DeVries
Mendocino College
DeVries
Board of Trustees
Mendocino
California
College of the Redwoods
Santa Rosa
Marin
Barstow
Gavilan
Lake Tahoe
Lassen
Mt. San Jacinto
Palo Verde
Santa Clarita
College of Siskiyous
Victor Valley
West Hills
Coalinga
West Kern
Vriés
Lou Fortin
Anderson Valley
Lake County
Fortin
Walter Camp
Eugene Daniel
Indira Gandhi declares nationwide emergency in India
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi refuses resignation demands and imposes a state of emergency across India. Predawn police raids arrest dozens of key opposition leaders, rousting them from their homes.
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New Delhi
UPI
Indira Gandhi
India
Mrs. Gandhi
Willits approves 5 percent cost of living rise for police
Willits city council approves a memorandum with the police association approving a 5 percent COLA for next year plus a $50 annual uniform allowance and health care for dependents. June 30 budget hearing set. bids sought for a $2.25 million sewer plant with state and bond funding. smoking ban in council chambers adopted. July 9 hearing set for Audrey Southwick appeal on Madden Avenue permit.
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Willits
Police Association
Ug Flautt
Brooktrails Resort Improvement District
Wane
Board of Supervisors
Ukiah Council
Audrey Southwick
Madden Avenue
Cutbacks feared in Native American programs across county
Representatives of Native American programs in Mendocino County protest feared funding cuts from revenue sharing. IRCD reports 112 jobs helped and $97,000 in funds brought in. hearings tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the courthouse urged support to sustain programs for native Americans and low income residents. County officials praise revenue sharing support for Indian programs.
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Romayne Shepherd
Indian Resources Communication Development
IRCD
Hugh Hinchliffe
Mendocino County
Priscilla Hunter
Inter-Tribal Council
Covelo
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