Carter Makes Kansas Stopover
Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter stopped in Kansas City and spoke for about 20 minutes at City Hall after a Missouri border visit. He urged tax reform, criticized the federal bureaucracy, and pledged fair taxes if elected, with 3,500 people listening as Docking and Keys praised his message.
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Carter
Kansas City
Missouri
U.S
Jerry Litton
Kansas
Rosalynn
Topeka
Jack
Chip
Robert Docking
Docking
Wyandotte County
Washington
Martha Keys
Curt Schneider
Keys
Schneider
Jimmy Carter
Big Brother
Kansas City, Kan
City Hall
Chamber Sets Course After Ottawa Retreat
Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce leaders met at Lake Pomona for an eight hour retreat to review the past year and plan the coming year's programs. Directors and committee chairs aimed to clarify the Chamber role in the community and to seek ideas that improve quality of life.
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David Olson
Chamber of Commerce
Greater Ottawa
Dorothy
Ottawa
Glenn Underwood
Underwood
Ed. Beck
Commission
Mary Graham
Convention and Tourism Committee
Graham
Lake Pomona
Kent Lash
Ambassador Club
Chamber
George Marshall
City Commission
Economy Slows But Still Growing Amid Mixed Signals
Washington reports show industrial production paused in September for the first time in 18 months, with Ford auto strike cited as a drag. Despite this, buying power rose and inventories were restocked, while home loan rates were cut to 8 percent, easing payments. unemployment edge dips to 7.8 percent as employment trends remained soft.
Vaccine Scare Clouds Swine Flu Shots Restart
Federal officials say nine states resumed swine flu vaccination after suspensions caused by reports of elderly deaths. The CDC found no deaths caused by the vaccine and said publicity fueled public concerns. Millar noted the phenomenon affected uptake and suggested earlier public release of figures. Three elderly deaths in Pittsburgh prompted temporary program pauses.
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Associated Press
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
J. Donald Millar
CDC
Millar
Pittsburgh
Castro Claims CIA Still At It
Castro asserts access to secret CIA communications fueling belief the agency may still plot to kill him. He cites a Cuban double agent on CIA payroll for a decade who reportedly relayed a Langley request about Castro's possible trip to Angola and other countries next month. He warns the CIA has not abandoned assassination plans.
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Washington
Fidel Castro
CIA
Havana
Castro
Langley
Angola
U.S
Senate Intelligence Committee
Dole Mondale Veep Debate Sparks Heated Exchange
In Houston AP reports the first vice presidential debate features sharp clashes between Bob Dole and Walter Mondale. Dole questions Carter while Mondale accuses Republicans of worsening the economy. warm handshake after a lively, high emotion exchange.
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Houston
Bob Dole
Sen. Dole
Walter Mondale
Senate
Cole
Gov
Jimmy) Carter
Dole
Kansas
Experts Favor Mondale In Televised Vice Debate
Four debate coaches give Mondale a unanimous edge over Dole based on a six category scorecard. Mondale leads in direct responses and factual support while Dole's humor drew mixed reactions. Coaches note Mondale's stronger organization and more evidence based answers, with Dole appearing less responsive. County forecast: Mostly sunny and cooler today with highs in the mid 50s. Tonight partly cloudy with lows near 40. Winds northeast 10 to 20 mph, shifting light tonight.
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Walter Mondale
Bob Dolen
Associated Press
Mondale
Dole
James Unger
Georgetown University
Unger
Barbara O'Connor
California State University
Sacramento
Donn Parson
University of Kansas
Carter
Ford
Parson
William Southworth
University of Redlands
Calif
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