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Michigan governor to attend Betty Ford's funeral
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his wife will attend memorial and funeral services in Grand Rapids for former First Lady Betty Ford. The memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential...Tags: Gerald Ford, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Human Interest, Elections
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Wednesday morning talkers: Ron Paul won't seek re-election to Congress
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • One less independent thinker...Tags: George W. Bush, Chicago Sun-Times, Same-Sex Marriage, Chicago Hotels, Elections
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Two High School Classmates Pay Their Respects To Former First Lady Betty Ford
FOX 17 ReporterIt's been quite a few years but Virgelyn Merdzinski and her twin sister Evelyn Koskus remember former First Lady Betty Ford fondly from their days at Central High School together. "She was always very friendly and very nice," Merdzinski said. Both...Tags: Gerald Ford, Elections, Human Interest, Lynne Cheney, Politics
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Betty Ford: Friends and Strangers Remember Former First Lady
GRAND RAPIDSShe was a woman of grace, dignity and style. Former First Lady Betty Ford passed away Friday at the age of 93. Many well-wishers brought flowers and other items to leave at the front of the museum, in honor of Betty Ford, a women they never met, yet knew...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Gerald Ford, Breast Cancer, Elections, Human Interest
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Grand Rapids' Eastern Floral Prepares For Betty Ford Funeral
FOX 17 NewsThey provided the patriotic arrangements for President Gerald Ford's funeral. Now, Eastern Floral is preparing to provide the flowers when the former first lady is laid to rest. "Mrs. Ford was a very unique individual, a woman of great character,...Tags: Gerald Ford, Elections, Politics, WXMI, Government
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Betty Ford helped us talk about substance abuse
Betty Ford made it socially acceptable to seek treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. By going public with her own story of addiction, she opened the door for thousands of others to admit they had a problem. Her commitment to drug and alcohol treatment,...Tags: Celebrities and Health Issues, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse, Drugs and Medicines, Health
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Family of Former First Lady Betty Ford Heads To Michigan For 2nd Service
KTLA NewsPALM DESERT, Calif. -- The body of former first lady Betty Ford is being flown to Michigan Wednesday, where she will be buried with her husband, former President Gerald Ford, following additional funeral services. The former first lady's remains were...Tags: Michelle Obama, Diseases and Illnesses, Women's Health, Human Body, Elections
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Grace Episcopal Neighbors Again Witnessing History Up Close
FOX 17 NewsFor the second time in four years, Grace Episcopal Church in East Grand Rapids will be the venue for an international news event as former First Lady Betty Ford is laid to rest. Work crews put finishing touches on the church Wednesday, from watering...Tags: Gerald Ford, History (tv network), Human Interest, Elections, Politics
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Betty Ford's body in Michigan for 2nd service
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Betty Ford returned Wednesday to the city where she grew up and wed the man who became the only president from Michigan, prompting hundreds to line the streets in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as her...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Elections, Politics, Maria Shriver, Rick Snyder
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Small Service as Former First Lady Betty Ford Returns to Grand Rapids
FOX 17 News ReporterDozens of friends and loved ones arrived at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Wednesday; some of the biggest philanthropic and political names in West Michigan. The motorcade rolled up in front of the museum, and before her grieving children,...Tags: Gerald Ford, Elections, Politics, Amway, Government
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Hundreds Come From Near And Far To Pay Respects To Betty Ford At Public Viewing
FOX 17 NewsAs Betty Ford's motorcade arrived in downtown Grand Rapids, Joe Watson was waiting in line at DeVos Place to pay his respects at her public viewing. Watson, a Grand Rapids resident, arrived at 11:30 a.m. Wednesaday and was the first in line. "I'm...Tags: Gerald Ford, Elections, Human Interest, Politics, WXMI
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Two Former Classmates Share Yearbook And Christmas Cards From Betty Ford
FOX 17 ReporterVirgelyn Merdzinski and her twin sister Evelyn Koskus remember former First Lady, Betty Ford, as upbeat and stylish woman at Central High School. “She was always friendly and very nice,” Merdzinski said. “You couldn't help but take a...Tags: Gerald Ford, Elections, Human Interest, Christmas, Politics
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