Carter Narrow Edge Over Ford In Poll After Debate
AP poll of 1,071 voters after the San Francisco debate shows Carter with a 38.2 percent win rating to Ford’s 34.6 percent, with many undecided or ties. Carter’s lead in presidential preferences grew to 48.5 percent to 44.6 after the event, per Chilton Research Services. The contest centered on foreign and defense policy with sharper exchanges and mutual confidence in performance. Both candidates claimed victory, noting they felt strong about their shows while the debate highlighted differences on Eastern Europe Arab boycott and Panama Canal Zone.
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Candidates Swing Hard in Second Presidential Debate
In San Francisco Carter pressed the offense while Ford defended his record on foreign policy and defense. An AP survey showed Carter gaining a narrow edge with voters. Ford announced potential progress toward a new strategic arms deal and disclosed firms involved in the Arab boycott against Israel. The final debate is set for Oct 22 in Williamsburg, with Mondale and Dole to face off Oct 15.
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Bob Dole
Houston
Old Techniques and Public Service Notes From Action Line
Readers ask about ginseng and yellow root preparations with advice from Jane Pack of the House of Health and references to Back To Eden and The Rodale Herb Book. A question about inspecting old houses prompts Deputy inspections guidance and notes on toll free numbers and taxpayer perspectives.
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House of Health
Greensboro
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Eden
Jethro Kloss
Rodale
City Hall
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Morgan Street
Three Men Found Dead In Durham Garage
Three men were found dead in a Durham garage this morning. One victim, Aubrey Linwood Goss, 64, of 1501 Driver St., had 12 liquor law convictions since 1930. Goss was shot and stabbed. two other unidentified men also appear to have been shot. Bodies found about 8 a.m. by Goss’ brother Johnny, who lives opposite the garage.
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Wholesale prices rise sharply in September 1975 report
The Labor Department data show wholesale prices up nine tenths of one percent in September, the biggest monthly gain in 11 months, driven by higher costs for farm products and industrial goods. Consumer foods rose seven tenths, farm prices up 1.9, and industrial commodities up nine tenths, signaling higher retail costs ahead.
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Ford
Taxes Rise On Social Security With Higher Base
Nineteen million Americans will pay up to 70.20 more in Social Security taxes next year as the wage base rises from 15300 to 16500. The self employed maximum rises to 1303.50. About 1.3 million retirees may earn up to 3000 next year without reducing benefits. The 5.85 percent rate for both employees and employers stays unchanged. Benefits rose 6.4 percent earlier this year.
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Associated Press
Washington (Ap
James B. Cardwell
Humphrey Undergoes Bladder Cancer Surgery in New York
Sen Hubert H Humphrey underwent surgery at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to remove cancerous bladder tissue with a plan to also remove a small bowel section for a urine drainage channel. The Minnesota Democrat, in good spirits, faced five year survival odds varying with tumor spread, with wife Muriel at his side.
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