Mondale Campaign Frames Farm Embargo Debate in Iowa
Democratic vice presidential hopeful Walter Mondale spoke in Cedar Rapids and Ely, focusing on Watergate and draft evaders while downplaying an agricultural pledge. He blamed a weak Ford administration for the grain embargo and defended labor unions, arguing the president cannot yield to special interests. Mondale urged farm price supports and criticized Ford positions on bonding grain, disaster aid, and taxation, noting Dole’s use of the embargo issue in the farm belt. He appeared with Sen. John Culver Rep. Michael Blouin and local farmer Richard Mackey.
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Iowa
Thai Leader Seizes Power Amid Turmoil in Bangkok
Defense Minister Sangad Chalanya seized control after deadly clashes between left and right wing students at Thammasat University and outside government house. Reports said at least 22 killed, about 180 wounded, with flames set to some corpses. martial law declared as police and troops curtailed protests.
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Seni
Rain floods dike kill at least 42 in Pereira outskirts
In Pereira Colombia floods broke a dike early Wednesday killing at least 42 people and wounding 26 authorities said. The report notes continuing flood dangers as relief teams assess the scene and aid victims.
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Colombia
Weather Outlook and Miscellaneous Pages
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Lows tonight in the upper 30s. Highs Thursday in the low to mid 50s. Also listed are sections for Comics Crosswords Movies Deaths Society Editorials Sports Farm State Financial and various notices. A dated advice column suggests marrying a Japanese woman with Yokohama in law.
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Acting Agriculture Chief Tied to Race Bias Sessions
Los Angeles Times reports that Acting Agriculture Secretary John Knebel helped former Secretary Earl Butz in secret efforts to dodge civil rights requirements. The piece cites a 1974 meeting where delays in civil rights compliance for cooperative extension programs in seven states allegedly allowed continued federal funding while avoiding more black hiring. Knebel denies wrongdoing, noting possible misinterpretation of remarks.
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Butz
USDA
Ford Carter Second Debate Heats Up In San Francisco
The article previews a televised second debate between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter in San Francisco. It notes tough exchanges over defense cuts and Kissinger leadership, with both campaigns on edge about policy and potential misstatements. Possible questions include Africa policy and the Earl Butz resignation fallout. Page 5 continuation referenced.
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Jimmy Carter
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Henry Kissinger
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U.S
White House
Africa
Ford plans Oct 15 Iowa campaign swing
President Ford is slated for an October 15 appeal to rural Iowa voters as his campaign troop targets Des Moines Ames and central Iowa. The visit aims to push Ford’s agricultural policy in farm regions despite the Earl Butz resignation fallout. tentative plans may shift before advance staffers begin groundwork for the swing.
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GOP
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Butz
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Ames
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Boone
Gambit Chess Set Stolen From Hotel Car in Cedar Rapids
Mitchell man Robert T MacAskill left a $6000 whisky bottle chess set in his locked car at the Town House Inn en route to Wisconsin. Five Old Crow boxes were taken. bottles remained full when stolen, motel spokesman says the thieves likely thought they were whisky.
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Mitchell
S.D
Wisconsin
MacAskill
Cedar Rapids
Town House Motor Inn
First Avenue SE
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