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Lame Duck Era Looms at White House After Ford Loss
Washington reports indicate a shift to a calmer White House post election with fewer aides in the building, irregular press briefings, and a 9-to-5 routine. Ford aides describe a mood of readjustment as budget work and the State of the Union threaten to shape the new presidency. Meanwhile reporters focus on Carter across the street and political chatter fills the air. Jerky the 15 pound turkey at Belleville East High School becomes a lighter note in a busy season.
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Washington Star
Washington
White House
West Wing
Brent Scowcroft
Ford
New York
Chicago
Ronald Nessen
Ron Nessen
Jimmy Carter
Nessen
Oval Office
Carter
Tim Barth
Belleville, Ill
East High School