Ford Campaigning to Avert Disaster in Election Forecast
President Ford visits to prevent a GOP disaster as AP surveys predict Democratic gains across Senate House and governorships. Democrats may widen Senate to 63 65 seats House to near 295 140, capture six to nine governorships including California and New York. Several Republican incumbents face challenges in Colorado Kentucky Oklahoma North Dakota.
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Pollsters warn of punitive vote against Republicans over Watergate
Private pollsters say voters may cast a punitive vote to rebuke Republicans for Watergate. The impact depends on candidates’ perceived integrity and ability to serve constituents. Some polls show backlash waning as October fades, with skepticism lingering about candidates and party ties.
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Millions Barred from Insurance Despite Need
A federal study finds millions of drivers and home buyers are barred from insurance with no sound reason. It notes another group labeled high risk pays inflated premiums despite being clean risks, with surcharges averaging 86 percent. The report urges guaranteed access with government-regulated classifications while leaving regulation to states.
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Policymaker Debate Over Assigned Risk Plans Grows
A federal report finds 3.3 million drivers labeled as assigned risk have no recent accidents and 2.7 million meet accident free and no chargeable violation criteria. Bernstein and Kacson offer reasons why low risk individuals may be refused conventional insurance and placed in assigned risk plans.
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Nixon Gains Ground Amid Ongoing Health Battle
Former President Richard M. Nixon shows signs of improvement after a brush with death. A hospital source cautions that he remains very weak with potential complications. Dr. Lungren says light foods like gelatin may be possible soon, but no move from critical care before Monday.
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New War Threat in Mideast Heightens Tensions
Secretary of State Kissinger's efforts to lower world oil prices gained apparent support from Iran's Shah on Saturday while new warnings of another Middle East conflict emerged. In Beirut, PLO spokesman vowed escalation of its campaign against Israel, coordinating with Egypt Jordan and Syria.
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Midwest Weather Basks in Mild November Day
Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers bring a high near 70 in southwestern Ohio. A similar shower chance follows for tomorrow with temperatures dipping to the low 60s.
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Talks on coal continue amid wage dispute
Major differences over wages and other economic benefits persisted Saturday as coal industry officials and union negotiators labored to avert a threatened nationwide strike.
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Middletown Voters Face Nearly 30 Decisions On Tuesday
Voters in Middletown confront about 27 to 30 ballot decisions as election coverage highlights issues and candidates across pages 36 40 and 47. Germantown Independent Telephone Co marks 75 years in a new directory. A staff report by Dan Ritchey appears on page 40. A California boy battles leukemia asking what heaven is like and if he can take his toys.
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