Campaign strategy debated as Ford stays in office
A survey argues incumbent President Ford should remain at the White House while Vice President nominee Dole campaigns, warning that personal appearances and face to face campaigning influence voters. It notes Carter supporters leverage Ford’s absence to gain momentum and suggests world issues demand steady leadership during the campaign.
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Unemployment Rip-Off Flags Government Fraud Tide
Tax officials warn benefits cost the U.S. taxpayer 17.8 billion dollars last year with 1 to 15 percent of this total suspected as illegitimate. Fraud spans recipients who work while collecting, job avoiders, and state workers who steal for personal gain. Employers denounce the abuse as the average payout extends to 23.8 weeks and states borrow 3.1 billion from the federal treasury. Congress and the Executive Branch are urged to use IRS investigations to curb the rip-offs and relieve overburdened taxpayers.
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Mars Life Search Continues After Viking I Findings
Dr Klaus Belmann notes Mars soil appears clean with no organic carbon signs in the red Martian dust. Despite the setback the Mars project team continues to pursue other evidence of life and remains hopeful, underscoring the stubborn persistence of researchers.
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Parting Shot Radio TV Explanations Nice Bargains
A playful observation on how announcers lower voices to spell out exceptions after loudly touting bargains on radio or television. The quip notes the suddenness of the shift from hype to caution.
Weicker and Walton on travel and oil dependence
The discussion links Senator Lowell Weicker and Holiday Inns VP William Walton to travel's share of the economy. It notes travel's vast small-business base and job impact amid oil shocks, urging balanced fossil fuel strategies beyond Weicker's travel-cutting proposal.
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Media scrutiny of Carter and Ford shapes 1976 race
Washington commentary argues the conventions chose reluctant nominees. Ford is a known quantity, while Carter faces media skepticism and questions about his record. The piece urges vigilant press scrutiny and public discernment amid a volatile election climate.
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Antarctica riches spark debate over rights and use
Washington debate grows over keeping Antarctica a vast laboratory and free scientific access while governments consider exploiting potential oil and mineral wealth. The 1959 treaty bans military activity and suspends territorial claims, with 12 nations meeting in Oslo and Paris to plan next steps for future exploitation.
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Reluctance Arises Over Peanut Shell Metaphor
A Senator laments a puzzling hesitation while noting Jimny Carter could evoke a broad American memory of cracking a peanut shell and finding it empty. The remark ties everyday experience to political sentiment and hints at deeper public weariness.
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Ray Cromley Veep's Vital Role In Legislation
Political scientists overstate vice presidents. The vice president, as Senate presiding officer, can shape legislation and lobby with Congress. Carter and Ford era show that executive success hinges on Senate relations, with Mondale and Dole as examples. Strong Senate ties may determine reform passage and veto outcomes.
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