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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1976
Page
1
Ford and Carter claim victory after the first 1976 debate but an Associated Press poll finds no clear winner. The exchange centered on economics and domestic policy with no fresh proposals, interrupted for 27 minutes by a TV sound system failure affecting an estimated 90 million viewers.
Philadelphia coverage notes no surprises as Ford and Carter stick to familiar positions and avoid risks. The Great Debate unfolds with careful play calling, while technology hiccups delay the audio for 27 minutes, marking a pivotal moment with under six weeks remaining in the campaign.
AP poll of 1,065 registered voters found a near split on who won the first presidential debate. Ford led 44 percent to 31.6 percent, with 33.8 percent saying neither won or no opinion. Carter maintained a lead in overall support, rising to 48.9 percent post debate, while Ford rose to 41.9 percent.
Six former Gulf executives must return about four million dollars in cash and stock to settle stockholders suits over a secret political slush fund. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported chairmen Bob R. Dorsey and E D Brockett and officers William L. Henry Fred Deering Herbert Manning and Royce Savage face restitution. Details of amounts per person were not disclosed.
Sacramento AP California air resources board chair Tom Quinn said California does not oppose Alaskan oil facilities elsewhere, only the Long Beach site. He argued the Long Beach plan worsens LA basin pollution and noted the Clean Air Act and state laws would prohibit that location.
Prime Minister Ian Smith announced that Rhodesia will surrender power to the black majority within two years. He outlined an interim government representing both racial groups to draft a new constitution establishing majority rule.
Severe storms flood Southern California deserts for the second time in two weeks. Emergency crews and volunteers reinforce dikes and sandbag homes as more rain threatens Desert Center Palm Desert Rancho Mirage La Quinta Indio Needles and surrounding routes. Roads washed out and sections closed including Route 96 76 86 11 62 95 and U.S. 95 as officials warn of ongoing danger.
A kidnapper and wealthy contractor target a fruitless one mile ransom attempt for the contractor's wife. Two gunmen and a woman arrested after holding 25 hostages in casd storage during a restaurant holdup. An elephant hurls rocks at garbage men. Vietnam Reds free an American who aided the CIA during Saigon's 1975 rout. YWCA Long Beach moves to new quarters with plans. Face lifts may be tax deductible says Sylvia Porter. Orange County special deputies include Andy Devine and John Wayne. many in 52 carry badges to dodge minor violations per a Santa Ana paper.
SB area shows a slight chance of showers with a low of 65 and high of 75. Mountains expect showers with strong winds and temperatures from 45 to 75. Deserts face showers and strong winds with a low of 65 and a high of 95.
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