Carter and Ford clash in San Francisco debate
In the second presidential debate Carter pressed Ford on leadership and morality while Ford defended policy. An AP survey gave Carter a narrow voter-edge after the near heated exchange. A Oct 22 rematch is set to cover broader topics including foreign policy and defense.
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Diplomatic shock waves follow Ford Carter debate
Ford and Carter’s second campaign debate sparks sharp foreign policy contrasts and controversy over Eastern Europe and the Arab boycott. An AP poll shows Carter with a narrow edge as both candidates claim strong performance.
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Social Security tax base to rise for high earners next year
About 19 million Americans earning over 15 300 will face up to 70 20 more in Social Security tax as the wage base climbs to 16 500 from 15 300. Self employed tax max up to 1 303 50 and retirees may earn 3 000 without cutting checks.
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UAW clears first hurdle on Ford contract vote
The UAW International executive board unanimously approved a tentative three year settlement with Ford. The deal must be approved by the National Ford Council before rank and file voting begins at about 99 bargaining units. Terms were not disclosed pending council action. Ford negotiator Sidney McKenna expressed hope plants would return to work soon.
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Weather and labor notes mix in morning briefing
Forecast shows showers tonight with a 70 percent chance and a low in the mid 40s, then 40 percent showers Friday with a high near 55. Rain today totals 0.21 inches. Weekend outlook calls for fair skies Saturday through Monday and a gradual warming trend. Separately, Ford UAW talks progress slowly with 42 of 99 locals settled. a national contract ratification could still delay full production across Ford plants in 22 states.
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Ford backs Portsmouth uranium plant amid debate clash
President Ford reiterated support for a government owned uranium enrichment plant at Portsmouth Ohio during a televised debate with Jimmy Carter. He said Congress should pursue the Portsmouth project and noted a private Alabama program might follow, while stressing commitment to Portsmouth. Critics questioned the stance as Poland and Eastern Europe react, with warnings from Dobrianski and Muskie about human rights and Soviet influence.
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Wholesale price rise fastest in eleven months
The Labor Department reports September wholesale prices rose nine tenths of 1 percent the sharpest gain in eleven months driven by farm products and industrial goods. The rise adds inflation risk for the economy and could lift consumer costs as higher wholesale prices typically pass to retail, notably at supermarkets.
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