Harris Survey: Betty Ford Seen As Asset To Ford Campaign
The Harris poll finds Betty Ford rated highly by 71 percent as first lady, with 67 percent opposing the view she is too active in her husband’s campaign. A solid 73 percent endorse her advocacy for the ERA, while 48-42 split on her reaction to her daughter’s affair. Younger and educated voters favor her, and she is praised for courage during crises.
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Louis Harris
Gerald Ford
Betty Ford
New Mortgage Types Spread Yet Cost More Money
ConsumerWatch examines how non traditional mortgage forms spread across the United States. Variable rate loans, graduated payments, and other schemes promise easier access but typically raise total costs. Banks argue these plans align loan costs with money costs and market competition, though ceilings limit rate hikes.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Edward W. Brooke
Rmass
David Strachan
American Bankers Association
Strachan
Savings and Loan Association
Oliver H. Jones
The
Mortgage Bankers of America
Jailed Senator Plans To Talk With Newsmen
State Senator Bobby Barker of Wake County has been released after 90 days in jail for contempt of court. He promises a news conference to disclose information about his incarceration. Barker’s attorney turned over company records found in a warehouse, and Barker plans to remain in the Senate race.
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Burlington
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Few Blacks And Women On Candidates Staffs
Raleigh AP report notes that despite pledges to appoint blacks and women to high state offices, major gubernatorial campaigns show few such hires on professional paid staffs. Hunt and O’Herron claim affirmative action aims, but staff compositions vary and rely on post election appointments.
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O'Herron
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O’herron
Judy Bolch
Thomas Strickland
Strickland
Jake Alexander
GOP
David Flaherty
General Baptist State Convention
Himm
Coy Privette
General Baptist Convention
Privette
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