Mondale Vows Urban Aid Role for Cities in Carter Era
Mondale pledged to act as an ombudsman for cities as Democrat Carter administration policies shift to aid urban areas. He blamed Nixon Ford for neglecting cities, warning unemployment costs state and local governments billions, and urged restored employment to prevent urban disaster. He spoke at a California League of Cities gathering and noted Carter’s request for an urban advocate in Washington.
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Dole urges rural appeal to win GOP support
Bob Dole pressed rural voters to back the GOP ticket saying conservatives are soft and must work harder for the campaign. He and Ronald Reagan should intensify outreach in farm areas, noting surveys show Carter's appeal to farmers and a need for more voter mobilization to help Ford. Dole spoke at a Missouri farm amid rain, praising Ford’s farm policy steps.
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Ford plans trucking reform shift in election pledge
Washington AP Ford administration will modify a section of its regulatory reform to boost competition and lower consumer prices by easing entry for new trucking firms. Coleman told ATA leaders the current bill would not be reintroduced in its present form if Ford is reelected. He defended certificates that grant route authority and criticized Carter on tax plans, saying higher taxes would hit middle income families.
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