Florida primary tests Ford power in campaign agency ties
Florida politics expose a White House pledge failure as aides promised to place a Florida GOP leader in the administration. The Justice Department set a second trial date for former Senator Edward Gurney two weeks before the March 9 primary, highlighting Ford's struggle to unite campaign and governing authority.
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New Frederick County Board Faces Growth and Finance Focus
The six member Frederick County Board of Supervisors sworn in last week plans an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m in the county administration building. Democrats hold a 4 2 edge with S Roger Koontz as chairman at large and Thomas Rosenberger Thomas Malcolm and Will Owings among the Democrats while Republicans include Dennis Cole and Raymond Fish. The major issues identified include growth driven revenue and a balanced budget amid cutbacks and unemployment along with improving citizen participation and addressing pollution.
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Will Owings
Opequon
Murder at LaGuardia Shocks Nation Amid Airport Bomb Blast
A bomb exploded in a LaGuardia Airport baggage area at 6 33 pm killing 11 and injuring over 40. Flights were diverted as police searched and other airports received hoax calls. Investigators seek culprits and swift justice.
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Public pessimistic about 1976 economy say unemployment will rise
George Gallup reports that seven in ten Americans foresee a year of economic trouble in 1976 while 57 percent expect higher unemployment. The public’s gloom is shared by some nations, with Britain and Switzerland showing high pessimism.
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Gallup
New Hampshire Adopts Constitution First in 1776 Chronicle
In January 1776 the colony of New Hampshire becomes the first to adopt a written constitution and quickly organizes a government. On January 6 the Provincial Company of New York Artillery is formed, and in March Alexander Hamilton at age 19 will receive a captaincy, beginning his military career. January 8 Captain Thomas Knowlton leads a Connecticut raid on a Charlestown camp, killing one Redcoat and capturing five while burning eight dwellings. On January 9 Congress urges New York to strengthen defenses at the harbor entrance.
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Golden Fleece Award Highlights Frugal Virtue Debate
Senator Proxmire targets federal waste with his Golden Fleece award, criticizing costly programs like an Air Force VIP fleet and NSF grants while urging scrutiny of public funds. The piece argues frugality is essential to preserve liberty and warns that public trust erodes when officials spend taxpayers money lavishly.
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William Proxmire
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George Mason
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