Debaters Clash on Foreign Policy in San Francisco
Ford and Carter sparred over defense and overseas policy in a tight televised debate. Carter claimed moral stance and accountability, Ford pressed specifics while praising equal treatment. A PBS poll found Carter with a 40 to 30 edge, with 30 percent calling it a draw. The dialogue included warnings about Soviet influence and the Masaguez incident, underscoring tensions in East Europe policy.
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Carter Wins Clear Victory in Televised Debate Over Ford
The article describes a televised debate in which Jimmy Carter appears to win over President Ford. Carter accuses Ford of weak leadership on foreign policy, attacking his Middle East and Helsinki positions. Ford defends himself, asserting no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and disputes over Poland and other nations’ autonomy. The piece cites Scowcroft's post debate comments and suggests the exchange covered global flashpoints from Angola to Europe.
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Thai military seizes control after campus riots
In Bangkok a military commander known for anti communist tough stance took power amid savage leftist rightist battles at Thammasat University that killed at least two and wounded about 188. Martial law declared. parliament dissolved. civilian courts placed under military rule. nationwide arrests. riots included executions and arson.
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Mexico braced as Madeleine strengthens to hurricane
Tropical Storm Madeleine intensified into a hurricane with 146 mph winds and was forecast to strike the Pacific coast near Zihuatanejo around noon. Warnings extended across nine central states and to Veracruz, with hurricane and flood alerts in Michoacan and Guerrero as Madeleine tracked northwest from 113 miles south of Acapulco.
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Doomed Cubana Jetliner Crashes Off Barbados Killing 78
A Cuban jetliner leased from Air Canada plunged into the sea off Bridgetown Barbados killing 78 of 82 aboard after attempting to return following an explosion or engine trouble. Rescue boats recovered mangled remains as witnesses said the craft shed smoke before ditching 11 miles southwest of Barbados.
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President urged to sign Western Leg gas line bill
California gas utilities joined the State Public Utilities Commission and other western utilities in pressing President Ford to sign legislation for a 150 mile Western Leg spur connecting Alaska gas to California pipelines. The bill would set delivery points east and west of the Rockies and grants the president a deadline for choosing a plan by next May 1. Weather notes follow on pages.
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Oil firms seek five million acres off Southern California
Oil firms demand access to five million offshore acres off Southern California. The item notes page reference A44 and includes a related brief about bars seeking broader rights on nudity and discrimination charges, linked to page A-7.
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