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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1976
Page
8
The Orlando Times endorses Ford for the Republican and Carter for the Democratic primaries. The paper argues Ford handles hard issues and reasonable compromises better than Reagan, citing foreign policy balance and steady leadership. The Sentinel Star took no position in the Democratic race.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Senator George McGovern endorsed Sargent Shriver for president as Shriver campaigned in Vermont. McGovern recalled their 1972 ticket and praised Shriver’s personal capacity and issues stance while noting past ticket replacements. He urged voters to back Shriver amid a developing primary contest.
In Winter Haven Florida Ronald Reagan assailed the Ford Administration over the Panama Canal issue. He warned against recognizing Panama’s sovereignty and said a future administration would appoint a new cabinet including a secretary of state. He stressed the canal is owned and paid for by the United States and defended his electability.
UPI reports Betty Ford canvassed eight Coral Gables homes in a Florida test for support before the March 9 Republican primary. Most residents she met said they would back Ford, with only one Democrat household resisting. She distributed literature and urged voting for President Ford.
In Mominville Tennessee a county court judge ordered a mass shoot of blackbirds after volunteers supplied 7000 pounds of ammunition. About 125,000 of the estimated two million roosted birds were targeted from an eight acre pine tree roost. The Tennessee Guard assisted privately. no official role was claimed.
UPI reports Coca-Cola and Howard Johnson's reached a settlement in US District Court in Atlanta. The decree requires HoJo’s to tell customers requesting Coke that they are being served HoJo cola and that Coca-Cola product is not available. The case began May 5, 1974, with Coca-Cola seeking to stop the use of Coca‑cola and Coke on restaurant menus.
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