Carter Gains Momentum as Ford Faces Setbacks
In a turbulent race, Carter gains ground after a racial slur incident linked to Ford's cabinet member. The episode fuels black and liberal support for Carter while Ford weighs firing his agriculture secretary or risking perceived insensitivity. Analysts note campaign finances probes and recent delays dampen Ford’s momentum as Carter’s lead appears overstated in polls. Carter arrives in Buffalo amid mixed reactions and Erie County poll results show him behind by 14 points in that area. Political experts say the Butz affair puts Ford on the defensive, complicating a campaign already hampered by recent troubles.
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Aid pours in as Baja counts its dead after hurricane Liza
Rescue supplies poured into Baja California as workers pulled hundreds of bodies from mud and debris after Hurricane Liza. Official counts ranged from about 400 to 750 dead with hundreds missing. La Paz suffered major damage, with 70,000 left homeless and cities lacking water, electricity, and phone service as Mexican troops buried or burned bodies to prevent epidemics.
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Weather update warm with highs in the low 80s
The forecast calls for unseasonably warm conditions today with a high in the low 80s and a low around 60 tonight. Complete weather details appear on Page C-9.
Butz pressures grow as resign or fired looms
White House aides say Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz faces a choice between resigning or being fired amid uproar over his racial slurs. Ford’s aides expect a dismissal to avert further damage to the campaign. Butz contemplates resignation. Ford has not commented.
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Ford strike heads toward settlement amid near agreement
DETROIT AP The United Auto Workers and Ford workers pressed toward a contract at a late Sunday session after 20 days of walkouts by 170,000 in 22 states. Officials warned ratification could delay full settlement and aid nationwide pattern talks for about 700,000 auto workers.
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Postal unions warn holiday mail breakdown without more subsidies
Three unions representing about 700000 postal workers picketed the Terminal Annex in Los Angeles warning mail service will break down by Christmas without higher government subsidies. They blamed management and Postmaster General Bailor for creating conditions leading to a crisis during the holidays. Officers cited compulsory overtime and six day weeks as fatigue grows amid rising political mail and the expected Christmas rush.
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Benjamin F. Bailor
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Pasture Mosquito Wins War With Man
Sacramento AP reports the pasture mosquito Aedes nigramaculis has become resistant to the insecticide. Swarms survived spraying in the Yale Bypass and crossed the Sacramento River to the south end of Sacramento. Public health concern noted though no diseases linked. Authorities call for better draining of farms and pastures to control breeding.
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Social Democrats barely hold West German government
In Bonn, Helmut Schmidt's Social Democratic coalition survived sizable losses to conservatives and secured a narrow Bundestag majority, down from 46 to eight seats. Helmut Kohl's Christian Democrats claimed gains but not a majority, and called for continued effort as high voter turnout reached 91 percent amid reflections on regional shifts.
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