Carter Ford debate stirs voters in AP poll edge for Carter
In San Francisco Ford and Carter sparred over foreign policy and the Panama Canal issue during a 90 minute debate at the Palace of Fine Arts. An AP telephone poll of 1 07 registered voters after the debate gave Carter a narrow edge 38 to 36 percent while noting a close national tilt and no clear winner. Carter led before the debate 45 8 to 43 percent and afterward rose to 48 5 to 44 8 with a margin of error about 2 9 percent. Both candidates claimed success and stressed differing views on Europe Arab boycott and defense policy.
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Carter Ford Debate Draws Mixed Opinions in Local Poll
The Chronicle Telegram poll finds a near draw in the Carter Ford debate with 33 1/3 percent watching. Of those expressing a winner, 23 percent favor Carter, 23 percent Ford, 51 percent neither. Viewers praised Carter's policy specificity while calling the broadcast dull. Local residents varied on who won with several naming Carter, Ford, or a draw. TURN TO PAGE A-4, COL. 1
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Wholesale price surge tightens campaign stakes
Wholesale prices rose nine tenths of a percent in September, the largest gain in 11 months, led by farm products and industrial goods. The rise signals heightened inflation pressure and could fuel campaign rhetoric as futures show higher consumer costs, with farm and industrial prices both up.
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Weather outlook with showers and cool temperatures
Weather forecast notes cloudy and cool conditions with a chance of showers tonight to the west and showers likely to the east. Lows near 85 while clearing to the west tomorrow, highs in the mid fifties. Rain chances vary by location with northeast winds and sunset around 7 p.m.
19 million to pay more to Social Security in 1977
The Social Security base on which tax applies rises from 15 30 to 19 40 thousand dollars next year, raising the maximum employee and employer tax from 85 45 to 91 25 for most workers. About 19 million workers will earn above 15 400 next year and 6.6 million above 16 500. Self employed tax max climbs to 102.0. Retirees can earn up to 3 000 next year without reducing checks. The rate remains 5 percent for both employees and employers.
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Debate outcomes shape next Carter rally and debate plans
Panel of experts favored Jimmy Carter in last night’s debate with a Next round likely to be a bare knuckles clash over Carter Playboy interview and Earl Butz incident. Ford and Carter cite conflicting aid and defense figures while the Roper poll shows Carter as the apparent winner. Value of public view noted by critics and analysts across sections.
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Ford Carter clash ends with tied feel before final debate
The candidates described the first debate as a tie and felt they did reasonably well in the second. The final debate is set for October 22 in Williamsburg Virginia, with vice presidential contenders Mondale and Dole slated to debate likely in Houston on October 15.
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Ford in hot water over Eastern Europe remarks
Chicago engineer Stanley Michalak calls Ford a fool for claiming Poland is free of Russian domination after the Helsinki pact. Cleveland's Thomas Johnson brands him full of it as other Polish American voices and Georgetown economist Dr. Lev E. Doobriansky denounce the president's assertion as shocking and incredible amid reactions that Baltic and Polish communities see Eastern Europe as not free.
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$5 Million Louis Cartier Diamond Unearthed in NYC Store
The Louis Cartier Diamond, a 107 carat “perfect” gem from South Africa’s coal mines, valued at $5 million, remains unworn after a recent unveiling at Cartier in New York City. It is the world’s largest “perfect” diamond though not as large as some famed stones, with experts deeming it flawless.
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Patrolman to Trooper Change Adopted by Ohio Patrol
Columbus AP report notes Ohio State Highway Patrol renames patrolman to trooper to reflect women joining the force. Maj. R L Yingling, patrol personnel chief, says 98 women applied for the recruit class beginning Oct 13 and the number to be accepted is not yet determined. The agency had used the two terms interchangeably for years.
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