Republicans Seek Short Unified Platform For 1976 Campaign
In Washington AP reports President Ford and Ronald Reagan favor a concise platform to avoid floor fights. Gov. Robert Ray, Iowa, says unity may guide GOP talks with potential disputes mainly in foreign policy. Controversial topics like abortion, busing and amnesty may be reviewed by the committee.
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Ford Heads for Indiana on nonpolitical trip
President Ford travels to Indianapolis for a Jaycees convention speech as part of a nonpolitical visit. White House aides say no political mission is planned before the Republican convention and cost is covered by federal funds.
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Slam by NS in six clubs after preemptive bidding
In a hand where East opened with a weak two in hearts, South shows strength and a two or three suited hand, with North raising to slam a six club contract. Declarer overcomes East’s interference, ruffs, and careful trump management to secure a win, preferring a non trump route and a ruffing finesse to seal the contract.
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