Carter Accepts Ford Transition Aid After Tight Win
Jimmy Carter welcomes Gerald Ford's gracious concession as the transition begins with cooperation. Carter says staff will start arrangements in Plains Georgia while Ford acknowledges defeat after a campaign marked by a 56 electoral vote margin. Final tallies show Carter 297 electoral votes and about 40.25 million votes, Ford 241 electoral votes and about 38.50 million. Eugene McCarthy earned 657 thousand votes. Voter turnout stood around 53.3 percent of eligible 18+ population.
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Cabinet speculation begins in Washington after Carter win
Washington analysts rush to name possible Carter cabinet picks as the capital buzzes after his presidential victory. The discussion centers on potential appointments, party balance, and policy priorities for the incoming administration.
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Democrats win first Vermont House majority
Vermont voters produced the first House majority for Democrats in state history with unofficial returns showing 77 Democrats to 71 Republicans. Senate races favored Republicans 21-9, while several contests triggered recounts and a few seats remained undecided.
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Carter Mondale set for Plains talks and news conference
Carter plans a 7:30 p.m. EST news conference with Walter Mondale at the Plains depot after a joint meeting to discuss the transition to power next January. Mondale flies in from Minnesota for the afternoon talks and the two will then outline plans for a smooth handoff with President Ford.
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Two votes behind Buckley asks recount in Vermont race
In Montpelier, Sen. T. Garry Buckley plans a recount for lieutenant governor after an unofficial UPI tally shows John Alden leading Buckley by two votes with 246 towns reported. Officials canvass later this month determine final results. Buckley acknowledged the tight margin.
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Prices rise 0.6 percent in October wholesale index
UPI reports October wholesale prices up 0.6 percent led by fuel power lumber and autos, the largest annual jump for industrial goods in a year. Farm prices fell 1.2 percent and food prices declined 0.7 percent. The index rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier as President-elect Carter faces inflation.
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Inside Pages Preview and Local Highlights
Summary of national and regional items including Massachusetts voting trends and McCarthy’s impact on Carter hopes in Maine and Iowa. Local notes cover Pownal School news, Hoosick Falls insulation union recognition, Manchester density plans, White Creek election results, plus entertainment and farm features.
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Mt Anthony panel fizzles amid board tension
Mt Anthony Union directors failed to advance a community sounding effort aimed at quantifying dissatisfaction with the schools. A new board elected Tuesday shifts focus, leaving the special committee without a detailed community poll report as six new directors join the panel’s workload and agenda.
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