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Wednesday, August 21, 1974
University Daily Kansan
Rocky's OK Expected
WASHINGTON—Strong bipartisan support greeted President Gerald Ford's announcement yesterday that he had appointed A. Rockefeller to be his vice president.
Ford made the announcement in a brief ceremony televised nationally from the White House.
said Rockefeller was an acceptable choice. Political leaders from Kansas joined in
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"We are going to have someone around who really understands state government and the problems of state government," Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan), said.
Rep. Bill Roy (D-Kan.) said Rockefeller's
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Ford called Rockefeller "a good partner for me, for our country and for the world."
"He is known across the land as a person dedicated to the free enterprise system, a person who is recognized abroad for his leadership and wisdom. This is a peaceful world," the President said.
Rockefeller, 66, was governor of New York for 15 years—longer than any other person—until he resigned last December to begin an unpaid commission on the problems facing America.
Ford's announcement ended eleven days of speculation sharpened by comments that Rockefeller's liberal beliefs might harm the Republican Party and by allegations—including that Rockefeller mollified helped finance a plan to disrupt the 1972 Democratic convention.
Rockefeller, standing at Fords side during the ceremony, said he would be coming to office during "very serious" communication between the President and Congress.
Ford said the decision had been "a tough call" and that he expected Rockefeller's nomination to be easily approved by Congress.
"The times also require the dedication of every American to our common national interest," he said, adding that Ford's dedication and openness had already "reawaked faith and hope" in the country.
"The role of the vice president totally depends on the president," he said. "If the president wants to use him, wonderful. If he doesn't, fine."
At a brief news conference following the ceremony, Rockefeller said he had no detailed understanding with Ford about his role as vice president.
Rockefeller said he would give the Congress all required information about his financial assets but he declined to answer specific questions about his net worth. He said he would probably be required to put his assets in a trust fund.
The Senate Rules and Administration Committee began an immediate investigation to prepare for its hearings on his nomination. Rockefeller will also have to win approval from a House investigating committee that visits the House and Senate vote on his confirmation.
Later in the day, Rockefeller told reporters that he believed Ford intended to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1976. Rockefeller said no decision had been made about his political intentions for 1976.
The process is expected to take at least a month.
House Speaker Carl Albert (D-Okla).
permitted and enabled men in the country "."
Rockefeller's nomination brought quick favorable responses from leaders of both **IIHF**
Sen. Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia,
Democratic Whip, termed Fords choice
of governor.
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania said he was "enormously pleased."
"A man who has been governor of New York State has got to be Mr. Clean." Scott said.
George Bush, Republican national chairman, called Ford's selection "outstanding." Bush had been considered a likely vice-presidential nominee until alleged irregularities in the funding of his 1970 Senate campaign surfaced.
Although some conservatives still oppose Rockefeller as a representative of the liberal East, several leading GOP conservatives have expressed their approval of Ford's choice. Both Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.) and Sen. John Tower (R-Tex).
Congress Approves Wage-Price Agency
WASHINGTON—Congress yesterday approved legislation re-establishing a wage and price monitoring agency, thus complying with Gerald Gordal's first legislative request.
A 369-27 House vote sent the bill to the White House. The Senate and House earlier bad passed slightly different versions, and some jockeying was required to get the bill to Ford before the congressional recess, which begins later this week.
The bill doesn't restore authority for mandatory controls. It depends on investigation and disclosure of increases that threaten to feed inflation.
Before final passage of the measure, Ford issued a statement saying he wouldn't request Congress to authorize mandatory controls. He said recent experience made it clear that compulsory controls would be unwelcome.
"I will do my best to see that the new price and wage monitor systems are working properly," Ferd said.
The bill establishes a Council on Wage and Price Stability, consisting of eight full members and four advisory members. The council consists of the members and designates the chairman.
familiarity with state government should be established to make a valuable member of the Ferd administration.
Roy also cited what he called "the
international law in national
and international affairs."
Gov. Robert B. Docking, a longtime friend of Rockefeller, said he was pleased
with Rockefeller's concern for people.
From many years of association with Nelson Rockefeller, I know him to be a man conscious of the importance of Docking said. "He will bring to the executive branch of the federal government the knowledge and concern of a man who has known first band the wishes of the people."
Rockefeller's confirmation by Congress is almost a certainty, but the investigation into his background will be thorough. Special emphasis will be placed on the amount and distribution of Rockefeller's wealth.
Sen. Howard Cannon (D-Dew.), chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, wrote Atty. Gen William Saxbee in a request asking a full investigation by the FBI.
Rockefeller returned to his summer home in Maine yesterday after telling reporters at the end of his news conference, "It's been a pleasure; I may see you again."
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Choice Ends Rockefeller's Dream
WASHINGTON - "The vice president is stand-by equipment," Nelson A. Rockefeller once said, "I don't think I cut out to be a No. 2 type of guy."
Now President Gerald Ford has chosen his No. 2, and Rockefeller has accepted.
Ford's selection ended Rockefeller's dream of becoming president, a dream he pursued through three unsuccessful national campaigns.
Rockefeller brings to his new role a degree of experience that undoubtedly has given him a world-class reputation.
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state; underserved of health, education and welfare; and governor of New York for 20 years.
Rockefeller's experience in battling the bureaucracy in one of the nation's most populous states will complement Ford's relationship with Congress and political affairs.
Rockefeller also has gained familiarity with national and international issues as chairman of the Commission on Critical Affairs for Americans, which he organized.
In Rockefeller, Ford is getting a man of great charm who can also be demanding and forcet, a man who has shown his competence in more than 35 counties of public service.
In addition, Rockefeller brings to the new administration these obvious strengths:
balance with the conservative, Midwestern President
—An eagerness to campaign that will make him an asset to the Republican party
Rockefeller savored many triumphs during his four terms as governor of New York. He considered his greatest accomplishment the growth of the State University, which had campuses with 38,000 students to 72 campuses and nearly 300,000 students.
-Both geographic and ideological
He instituted the state's Medicaid program, created the first state agency in the nation to rehabilitate drug addicts, won the highest accolades, laws and work to revitalize urban slums.
Throughout his years in the executive
mission in Albany he never quit
dressmaking and presided over
the prison riot at the maximum security Attica State Prison.
Rockefeller's resignation from the governorship last December was seen as a prelude to a final presidential campaign. However, Rockefeller consistently said he wouldn't make any plans for 1976 until at least mid-1975.
Rockefeller spoke in Topeka last Feb. 13 at a lunchroom honoring Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan. In an interview after the speech, Rockefeller said it was hard adjusting to living in New York City after having spent 15 years in Albany. If, as expected, Rockefeller is confirmed by Congress, he'll soon be moving again.
In the interview, Rockefeller said he wanted to visit the University of Kansas some day and would "welcome a rough and tumble discussion."
House Passes Reform Bill
WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives concluded impeachment proceedings against former President Richard Nixon yesterday and approved a massive compromise pension reform bill, which is among the important measures voted by this Congress.
President Gerald Ford is expected to sign the pension bill, if it receives Senate approval.
The House voted 412 to to accept as an official House document the House Judiciary Committee's final report supporting its recommendations for three
impeachment articles against Nixon.
The resolution making the report official
was approved quietly and without debate.
was approved quickly and without debate. Democratic Leader Thomas P. O'Neill, who introduced the resolution, said it "writes a final chapter in a momentous proceeding in the history of the House of Representatives."
Final drafts obtained by newsmen last week showed that the committee had agreed that Nixon should have been impeded for obstruction of justice in the Watergate investigation but that members were divided beyond that.
NICOSIA, Cyprus—Three Greek Cypriots were reported arrested last night in connection with the murder of Rodger P. Davies, U.S. ambassador to Cyprus. No official details on the reported arrests were available.
Greek Cypriots Arrested In Ambassador's Slaying
Meanwhile, Davies' body was on its way home aboard a special plane sent by President Gerald Ford. The plane flew from Nicola to Beirut, Lebanon, to pick up two children who had been evacuated in the early stages of the Cyprus crisis.
The new U.S. envoy, L. Dean Brown, described the killing of Davies Monday during an American-rifle riot as "an unfortunate incident." He said he thought U.S. diplomatic policy toward Cyprus wouldn't be affected.
The Cyprus government imposed a dusk-to-dawn carrefir in Nicosia and banned all road vehicles from entering the area.
The British government announced in London a new initiative toward resumption Cyprus ports.
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