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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
1
In the second presidential debate in San Francisco, Carter pressed a relentless offense on foreign policy and defense while Ford defended his record and revealed hints on SALT talks and the Arab boycott. An AP survey shows Carter edged Ford with voters.
Ford and Carter sparred in a 90 minute campaign debate drawing sharp lines on foreign policy and defense. An AP poll of 1071 voters after the debate showed Carter with a narrow edge, 38.2 to 34.6, with many undecided. Carter led 45.8 to 43.0 before the event and rose to 48.5 to 44.8 afterward, though margins suggest no clear winner. Carter claimed he won. Ford touted Soviet signals and a pledge to name firms participating in the Arab boycott. The final debate is Oct 22 in Williamsurg Va with Mondale and Dole scheduled for Oct 15.
The Scores Kansas notes University of Redlands professor C William Southworth, James J. Unger of Georgetown, and Melissa Maxcy Wade of Emory. Wade awards Carter the decision based on a college debating tiebreaker when scores are tied.
Rep. Clarence Miller named grand marshal for the Athens Invitational Band Festival. Citizens for Recreation Facilities donate 1850 dollars of equipment to Athens parks. Dr. Gerald Faverman and State Rep. Ronald James discuss rural health clinic plans in a Pomeroy meeting.
The New York Mercury reported on October 7 1776 that British forces held sway over most of Manhattan and all of Staten Island and Long Island plus adjacent waters, marking a pivotal example of wartime control in the city.
The forecast calls for cloudy cool conditions with showers likely tonight and again Friday. Lows tonight are mid to upper 40s, highs Friday reach the upper 50s to lower 60s.
The Columbus and Ohio Electric Co. plans a 750 megawatt coal fired plant in Belpre along the Ohio River in Washington County. It will have two 375 MW units with unit one starting in January 1985 and unit two two to three years later. Meigs County named as alternate site.
Wholesale prices jumped nine tenths of 1 percent in September the sharpest rise in 11 months led by farm products and a broad range of industrial goods. The report gives Democrats and critics fresh ammunition for the campaign while Ford advisers fear rising inflation will heighten public anxiety before the November election.
Mrs. Paul of Ohio urged Ford and Carter to press for a full accounting of MIAs from Southeast Asia. She cited personal loss, noting her son Craig was shot down near Hanoi, and pressed for concrete steps beyond denying UN admission. Both candidates touched on MIAs late in the nationally televised debate, with Carter urging aggressive action and Ford defending his position.
Thailand's new military ruler declares martial law in Bangkok arresting 3 000 students amid deadly clashes that left at least 26 dead and 180 wounded. Press censorship begins and schools close as tanks guard government buildings.
The Social Security system will raise the maximum earnings subject to tax from 15300 to 16500, boosting the top employee tax to 965.25 and the self employed cap to 1303.50. About 19 million workers earn above the old threshold. retirees gain $3,000 income allowance with no checks reduced if outside earnings stay under limits.
Social Security Commissioner James B. Cardwell says the tax increase is required by law to keep pace with rising wages. The 5.85 percent tax rate remains unchanged. workers under $15 300 this year and next are not affected. Benefits rose 6.4 percent earlier this year and Medicare expansion has driven the maximum tax higher through the years.
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