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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1976
Page
4
Prime Minister James Callaghan told the Labor Party conference that Britain must cut spending and align wages with production to restore growth. He warned unemployment rises as inflation remains high and urged policies to spur industrial profits. The largely leftist audience gave him a mixed reception.
Technicians handling the MIG 25 defected from the Soviet air force uncover a plane built of heavy alloy steel rather than exotic materials. Initial findings may reveal Soviet limits, offering Western reassurance about arms parity and prompting questions about Soviet spending. The implications weigh on both sides regarding the plane’s true advancement.
The five member commission led by Conrad Boisvert reviews road and sidewalk conditions and prioritizes repairs. It recommends street acceptance to the town council, aims to ease traffic congestion, and seeks cost efficiencies. The panel, formed March 14 1976, operates under bylaws and requires member votes on recommendations.
President Ford told congressional leaders the Kissinger African diplomacy may avert or trigger a racial war in Africa. Kissinger warned of a dangerous situation as Rhodesia moves to majority rule with sanctions and private investment proposed to fund a transition. A second item reports a whistleblower letter alleging torture by Brazilian officials calling them reincarnated Nazis, with embassy denials and criticism of Kissinger's accommodation policy.
In a wary national mood the 1976 presidential race shows growing apathy with Ford and Carter seen as bland figures. Few issues spark passion and federal subsidies limit campaign fundraising and outreach efforts, affecting volunteers, literature, canvassing, and travel.
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