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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1976
Page
4
The first Ford Carter debate opened the week with no clear winner as both candidates restated tax and policy positions. Carter faced scrutiny over a tax plan while Ford drew attention from U S Steel disclosures and a Playboy interview that touched on religion and morality.
Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson leads a late fundraising push to save the NAACP from a $1.2 million Mississippi judgment. NAACP has raised $750,000, with churches in Atlanta urged to contribute after a 1986 boycott lawsuit involving 12 merchants led by Charles Evers. Detroit and Chicago fundraisers also planned as NAACP fights financial risk.
DETROIT AP Bargainers for the United Auto Workers planned to meet Ford this weekend amid optimism a breakthrough in stalled talks is near. About 170,000 hourly Ford workers will receive pay after a 11 day strike, with weekly benefits to start next week. Ford output has slowed and Ford of Canada extended plant shutdowns due to parts shortages. The two sides had shown progress Thursday on a three year industry pattern contract, though wage and job security issues remained. Under the old contract the Ford base hourly wage averaged 6.88 dollars.
EPA suspends planned phased reduction of lead in gasoline to prevent a potential oil shortage. Refiners may maintain current lead levels for three years, with full reduction postponed to October 1, 1979, while installation of required equipment proceeds. EPA emphasizes same health goal without triggering a gas shortage.
Kissinger rushes two Washington conferences with American British and South African envoys. A $2 billion international fund would back a Rhodesia investment drive to stabilize white minority rule and aid African reform. A second conference seeks a path to a Namibia constitutional framework as a step toward independence, aimed at limiting Soviet influence and boosting Ford administration achievements.
Notice in Franklin County Probate Court announces a petition by Mary Jane Wall guardian and conservator for Earl Junior Wall seeking court approval to sell 38.6 acres of real estate in Franklin County Kansas to pay debts and support an incapacitated person. Defenses due October 8, 1976 at 11:00 a.m. in Ottawa Kansas.
Classified ad rules note deadlines and error policy for Ottawa Herald want ads. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Rev. Marley and Rev. Goatley, Dr. Sutton, hospital staff, and friends for visits, cards, prayers, and care during Joe McCreight’s hospital stay. Another thanks to neighbors for prayers and flowers from Virgil Wiggins.
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