Uphill Battle for Ford as 1976 Begins
President Ford faces a rough start to the year with low public support and criticism from GOP colleagues. A Gallup poll shows Ronald Reagan leading Ford among Republicans and independents, prompting Ford backers to take Reagan more seriously while Ford’s decision making and stance shifts draw party discontent.
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FBI abuse charges shake faith in agency and politics
The article reviews a Senate Select Intelligence Committee report on political abuses by the FBI spanning six administrations. It cites subservience to the presidency, providing political intelligence, and manipulating public image, with calls for clearer guidelines and a legislative charter to curb future excess. It notes Nixon’s Watergate connections and the lasting erosion of trust.
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Fallout from Houston conclave shakes Ford aid and fears
Washington observers assess the Texas gathering’s impact on the 1976 race. Ford faces Southern resentment after snubbing their meeting while Rockefeller and Callaway clash with Dixie leaders. Reagan lags then surges. Connally pitches bold leadership as Nixon links linger. Party insiders weigh Ford’s hold in Congress and states as spring primary battles loom.
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Lack of Discipline Named Top Problem in Schools
Gallup poll shows lack of discipline as the leading problem for public schools nationwide, with 1,558 adults surveyed across more than 300 localities. Questions also cover student workload and grading perceptions among parents.
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Angolan Civil War Echoes Vietnam in Global Rivalry
The piece compares Angola's civil war to Vietnam on a smaller stage, detailing rival guerrilla groups MPLA UNITA FNLA with backing from Russia Cuba China the US Zaire South Africa and others. It notes Moscow's arms and advisers to Neto and Castro's 3000 to 5000 Cuban troops, with regional stakes over mineral wealth and naval bases and fears of Soviet influence spreading in Southern Africa.
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Put the Watergate drama in perspective in 1970s era press
A nuclear summary argues Nixon faced an era of hounding by press and politics. It contrasts coverage of Kennedy Johnson and Nixon, notes Church and Pike committee findings, and cites FBI and IRS abuses while lamenting selective memory in history.
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Winchester Evening Star Reader Exends Daily Edition
Read Daily Edition by more than 65,000 teleters. Daily postage and mailing details appear. Subscription rates listed: 16.00 per year 6.50 six months 4.50 three months.
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