Mansfield Leaves Senate for China Trip and End of Service
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield prepares to depart after 30 years in the Senate. At 73, the Montana Democrat heads to the People’s Republic of China with Sen. John Glenn for a work and study session, not returning before Congress ends on October 2. He reflects on Watergate, Vietnam, the Flathead lake, and decades of legislative milestones.
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Ford and Carter Spar Over Trust in Michigan Campaign
President Ford opened his fall campaign at the University of Michigan amid boos and jeers from a nearby crowd while Jimmy Carter blasted Ford and Nixon fromDearborn. Carter and Monde's running mates toured campaigning events as both candidates prepared for a Washington dinner. Ford argued that trust means being clear about post election plans and consistent in message.
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House Votes On '76 Tax Package
Washington AP report notes Republicans mount last-ditch fight against a tax hike on inherited property gains within a broad tax package. Key Democrats forecast passage today, sending the measure to the Senate and then to President Ford. House negotiators previously approved the bill with most provisions intact.
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Questions and answers on law respect and local issues
Readers ask why standing for judges matters and how to handle disruptive bantam chickens. The column explains standing as respect for the law, suggests contacting building inspections for animal disputes, and offers a recipe idea for newspaper tog making. It also advises checking with universities for diving coaching nearby.
Ford Focuses Campaign On Ten Swing States
President Ford plans to concentrate in about 10 key states including New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Ohio California Texas and Florida. Carter runs ahead broadly and Ford aims to win the electoral votes these states offer while continuing refinement of where to spend funds.
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Penny to end penny by 1980 study says
A government study by Research Triangle Institute urges eliminating the one cent piece by 1980 as pennies prove costly to mint and impractical to spend. It suggests replacing half dollars with a smaller one dollar coin and notes over time the penny’s decline in everyday use.
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Lee Offered Party Post After Lieutenant Governor Bid Lose
RALEIGH AP Howard Lee, defeated Tuesday in his bid for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, has been asked to serve as first vice chairman in the state party. Lee will decide whether to accept today. Lt. Gov. Jim Hunt, the party's gubernatorial nominee, advanced the offer. Saturday Hunt will ask the state executive committee to approve several party appointments including Betty R. McCain of Wilson as party chairman. Lee previously served as second vice chairman.
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Bad News For Many Sick Pay Exclusion Narrowed Under Bill
A 1976 tax bill would sharply reduce sick pay exclusions, narrowing benefits to only permanently disabled workers retired before 65. The change shifts tax handling, ending the prior up to 100 weekly sick pay exclusion and calculating tax on total income after subtracting sick pay. More than 60 percent of the gains currently go to taxpayers earning over 20,000 dollars, and some workers might gain more by staying home.
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