Butz resignation as Secretary of Agriculture ends a volatile tenure
Ford accepted Earl Butz's resignation after a racially offensive remark aboard a plane last August. The piece notes Butz defended free market policy and farm programs, but his vulgar speech eclipsed policy, forcing the president to act to limit campaign damage and let voters judge issues on merits.
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Capital Fare The Burning Issue
Washington observers say unemployment dominates the campaign rhetoric though voters focus more on candidate style. The 7.8 percent September rate is cited as the highest for a presidential race since the earlier low mood, with debates over measurement and potential inflation.
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Buckley Fights Reverse Discrimination in Labor Drive
New York Senate race sees Senator Buckley push a tough anti quota hiring agenda. He writes to 7000 union leaders denouncing reverse discrimination and endorses bill S 3069 to end goals and timetables. He cites court rulings boosting minority membership and warns of wage and contract implications for urban construction. Moynihan faces a hard fought battle as race and labor issues dominate the contest.
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Beware of Food Freezer Plans Across the Nation
Letters warn of repeated freezer scams led by Snake Oil Sam and others. FTC notes deceit such as false longevity claims, promised savings, guaranteed prices, fake testimonials, bogus contests, hidden costs, and deposits that vanish. Check BBB and compare supermarket options before signing.
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Gate Left Open Sparks Ford Campaign Chaos
Art Buchwald imagines a surreal White House moment as Ford vanishes from the Rose Garden triggering a frantic search. Campaign aides debate security and a planned California debate with Carter as the president’s plane lands in San Francisco. The scene ends with a silent, rhetorical question about the gate and the campaign.
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