Ford charts conservative course nearing first White House year
President Ford says he and George Wallace share domestic conservatism and credits his team with steadying the White House. He downplays policy clashes with Wallace, cites budget limits on welfare reform, and backs detente moves like a 35 nation European security accord. He defends Helms and avoids direct comment on Chile covert actions while noting no return to Vietnam or Cambodia. The interview also touches on Middle East talks and CIA oversight fallout.
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Ford proposes phased oil price controls and $11.50 ceiling
President Ford backs a 39 month plan to phase out price controls and set a $11.50 per barrel ceiling on domestically produced oil with a five cent monthly increase through Nov 30 1978. He calls it a step toward reducing foreign oil dependence and urges windfall profits taxes and energy tax rebates. House leaders say the plan could move quickly in Congress.
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Astronauts Aboard USS New Orleans Suffer Gas Exposure
Three Apollo astronauts, Stafford Brand and Slayton, sheltered in sick bay after nitrogen tetraoxide exposure during Pacific splashdown. Gas caused eye irritation and one fainting episode at 23 000 feet. Doctors report no apparent medical issues but monitor for pulmonary edema. They will fly to Houston for reunion. space shuttle future noted. A DC3 aircraft missing in northern Quebec prompts search by seven planes.
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Voting Rights Act Extension Heads to White House
The Senate approved a seven year extension of the Voting Rights Act and expanded protections to language minority groups including Alaskan natives and Asian-Americans. The bill preserves preclearance and federal observers and now goes to President Ford for signature, with House approval expected after Senate amendments.
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Grand Jury Begins Probe in Frederick County
A Frederick County special grand jury convened to investigate possible criminal law violations or misconduct by county supervisors. Judge Woltz charged the panel, which includes foreman Douglas Grimm, and witnesses State Police investigators Ellwood, Miller, and Ivy. The probe follows information gathered by investigators and a motion from Commonwealth's Attorney Ambrogi.
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Ford Stern On House Arms Vote
Ford warns renewed arms sales to Turkey would damage U S national security and Turkish NATO ties as the House votes 223 to 206 to reject any partial lifting of the embargo. The Senate panel considers a 350 million sale to Jordan as committees debate the next move.
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New James Wood High principal Donald Shirley profile
Star staffer Jim Ackley interviews Donald Shirley, newly appointed principal at James Wood High School. Shirley has 15 years in Frederick County schools as a teacher, guidance counselor, and assistant principal, outlining his path and plans. Gene Rhodes captures Winchester Days shoppers along Loudoun Street Mall.
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