Ford Holds Tiny Debate Edge in Post Debate Polls
Polls show Ford with a faint lead after the first Ford Carter debate though margins are slim. A 1 088 viewer sample found Ford 34.4 percent Carter 31.8 percent with 43.8 percent undecided or unable to choose. Voter preference shifted: Carter 45.3 percent before and 46.9 after. Ford 41.9 before and 44.9 after. undecided fell to 7.1. Ford claims momentum despite the narrow margin.
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Expert Scoring Opens Post Debate Party Night
Washington AP reports four of five debate coaches favored Ford in a split verdict after the Ford Carter showdown. Carter praised his own performance though acknowledging a slow start, while Ford claimed a clear victory. Dole Mondale and other aides commented on outcomes as campaigns head to Houston Dallas San Diego.
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Water Plant Geyser Damages Cedar Rapids Facility
A vertical pipe failure at the Cedar Rapids waterworks released 100,000 gallons in five minutes. Plant manager Joe Harper inspected the break from an access door while water damaged the area and debris was scattered. The full report appears on page 3.
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In Brief World News Snippet Mix of Reports
A Friday sentencing in an unspecified case ends with seven years in prison. UPI reports show shifts in the food dollar with farmer shares dipping to 39.3 cents amid rising middlemen margins. In Hyde Park tensions flare as police arrest four blacks and five whites after a clash near the high school. Prime Minister Ian Smith accepts black majority rule in Rhodesia within two years in a televised address. The SEC probes free trips for some members of Congress, including Ford when a congressman. details on page 12.
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Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies Tonight
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with a chance of precipitation tonight and Saturday. Lows near the upper 40s to 50s, highs in the mid 60s to upper 60s. Local sections include commercial notices and various community items.
Mixed Iowa reaction to Ford Carter first debate
Iowa voters split on who won with several officials noting both candidates presented their goals well. Some said Ford appeared stronger while others found the debate well planned and impactful for economic policy, though overall few expect major changes in support.
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Sail
Hal Schaefer
Sheriff Reveals Office Bugged With Hidden Recording
Linn County Sheriff Walter Grant disclosed a hidden recording system in his office altered about a year ago. He learned months ago the mic stayed live due to a fault in a switch, enabling conversations to be recorded and later played via a speaker. Grant named no suspects beyond noting one person likely acted for another, and said deputies may have listened in. the device could not be shut off from his room.
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Drouth Brings Horse Problems Across Linn County
A drought across Linn County causes water and pasture deterioration, leading to horse neglect cases near Cedar Rapids and Highway 30. Officials urge supplemental feed as state veterinarians call conditions worst since 1934, warning of winter losses and legal action only if needed.
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Linn
Johnson County
Hubbard
Carter Named To New Court
Judge James Carter, 41, of Cedar Rapids, named to Iowa's newly created court of appeals. He is among five appointees by Gov. Robert Ray. the court will be sworn in Des Moines Tuesday but not operate fully for months. Carter, born in Waverly, has been a judge in the Sixth Judicial District since 1973.
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Clarksville
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