19 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
1
Commerce Department named American firms in 59 transactions with Arab nations since Oct 7 but many deny the status. A separate survey finds 63 percent of homes high risk for food poisoning yearly, noting overreliance on inspections. President Ford signs law for a mid decade census every five years.
President Ford and challenger Carter found common ground that the election is too close to call. Carter urged Florida voters against apathy while Ford called the contest a dead heat from Washington as polls reflected a tight race.
The Times reports Gen. George S. Brown said in an interview that Israel is a military burden and that the United States lacks the stomach to stand up to the Soviets. President Ford and aides dispute the wording while Brown defends his intent. Also: Wisconsin GOP chair George Parker resigns after the November election to focus on his business.
Mrs. Charles Hartwig urged keeping 4-H flame alive after attending the National 4-H Leader's Forum. New 1976-77 adult leaders were installed, including Werner Vogel as vice president and Jane Swiggum as secretary treasurer. 185 attended the Dutch's Swiss Wheel Inn dinner as long-time leaders were honored and a $300 donation was noted.
In HOME Missouri three teens caught with cigarettes faced a choice from their principal eat the cigarettes or be paddled. Two chose to swallow 18 cigarettes and now face health issues as their mothers protest at a school board meeting. The board upheld the principal’s action.
Three Green County agencies host an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pleasant View Complex north of Monroe. Visitors meet staff including William Way and Dr. Glen Estes, view films on health topics, and tour Unified Services with access to developmental disabilities, mental health, and alcohol and drug therapy staff.
The Commerce Department reports the nations economy grew at 4 percent annual rate in the third quarter, down from 4.5 percent in the second quarter and 9.2 percent in the first quarter. Inflation in GNP rose 4.4 percent in the third quarter, easing from 5.2 percent in the prior period.
U S GNP rose at an annual 4 percent in the third quarter with inventories adding 14.4 billion and total investment up 5 percent. The advance follows 11.5 percent spring growth and marks the smallest pace since late 1975, ahead of the November election.
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