Ford Nominated for Vice President by Nixon
President Nixon names Gerald R Ford of Michigan as V P designate under the 25th Amendment. House and Senate quickly signal confirmation with broad support while GOP and Democrats praise the choice as a unity bid amid Watergate fallout. Ford, a long time congressman, vows to unite America and carry forward Nixon policies.
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Godwin Attacks Howell Tax Plan In Fredericksburg Speech
Republican Mills E. Godwin denounces Henry Howell proposal to replace lost sales tax revenue with higher taxes on alcohol corporate income and bank dividends. Godwin warns a spending cap would curb growth threaten education health and crime prevention while stressing that all citizens share government costs.
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Elite Troops Join Syria Front as Jordan Enters War
Jordan announces it will deploy part of its 75 000 man army to support Syria against Israel. The aid adds a new front along Syria and Iraq with Egypt already in the Sinai, as heavy fighting rages on multiple fronts and Syria claims air victories. The move follows reports of Iraqi troops bolstering Syria and Israeli claims of battlefield advances toward Damascus.
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Area Candidates Comment on Howell Tax Plan
Four area candidates for the House of Delegates weighed Howell’s ABC tax plan with caution. GOP rivals Guest and Wilkins and Democrat Smith urged study and warned against quick judgments while independent Koontz could not be reached. Howell proposed a 4 percent tax on selected professional services plus a 1 percent corporate tax, higher liquor taxes and a dividend tax on banks, aimed at replacing sales tax revenue.
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Mandatory fuel allocation kicks in November 1
Washington reports that after months of urging voluntary cooperation the administration issued mandatory fuel allocation regulations at wholesale level. The goal is to ensure homes and hospitals stay heated this winter amid possible shortages.
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Nixon Must Decide By Friday On Surrender Of Tapes
The D C Circuit upholds Judge Sirica order to hand over White House tapes and grants Nixon until next Friday to seek Supreme Court review. The ruling rejects executive privilege as above the law, with Cox pressing grand jury need and Wright urging confidentiality. Judges Bazelon Wright McGowan Leventhal Robinson join the majority. MacKinnon Wilkie dissent.
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Soviet Planes Deliver Weapons to Arabs Amid Airstrike
Soviet transport planes have delivered at least 1,000 tons of weapons and ammunition to Syria and Egypt since midweek. Israeli air attacks hinder the airlift with some planes turning back as Syrian airfields were damaged.
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Agnew Plans TV Address
Former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew schedules a live nationwide speech for Monday night as he seeks to vindicate himself amid criminal allegations. The address follows President Nixon's announcement naming Rep. Gerald R. Ford as Agnew's successor.
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Saudi king threatens break with United States over arms to Israel
Al Anwar quotes Beirut sources that King Faisal warned of a diplomatic rupture with the United States and a halt to oil shipments if Washington arms Israel. He also snubbed the new U.S. ambassador, threatening to sever economic ties and cancel a planned envoy visit to Riyadh.
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Mrs. Gertrude Adams McCormac Dies After Long Illness
Gertrude Adams McCormac 92 widow of Hollie Brockenborough McCormac died after a prolonged illness. Born May 22, 1881 in Frederick County she was active in church restoration, civic groups and horticulture. Survived by granddaughter Mrs. Charles Harris and daughter in law Mrs. H B McCormac Jr.
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Nixon Faces 10 Day Window On War Powers Bill
The House approved the measure 293 to 123 and sent it to the White House with Nixon holding a 10 day window to sign or veto. The near certainty is the veto.
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