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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
3
In a tense second debate both candidates attacked each other’s foreign policy. Carter claimed he learned from the first encounter and warned against excluding the American people from policy decisions while Ford touted Soviet openings and threatened an arms race if SALT talks fail.
Avon voters weigh in after a Ford Carter debate. Several undecided residents say the event did not sway them, while others praised Ford for concrete points and perceived better handling. Observers in Lorain and North Ridgeville note limited impact on decisions as voters cling to prior views.
The Labor Department found average weekly pay rose 12 dollars in the year ending May, yet inflation wiped out gains in buying power. Real earnings for fulltime workers rose 25.5 percent since 1967 but are lower than 1973. Men earned 234 dollars weekly, women 145, with overall all workers at 197 dollars. The report notes wage growth outpaced by inflation, leaving real earnings flat.
In a televised debate Carter and Ford spar over Taiwan independence and normalization with China, U S access to the Panama Canal, and patience with SALT. Carter accuses Ford of squandering a chance to mend ties with Peking while Ford defends U S control and presses for action on boycott related penalties. Carter notes past deference to the President and pivots to challenge Ford in the race.
The UAW and Ford reached a tentative agreement covering 170000 Ford workers with a $1 billion plus package. Dissenters protested as ratification began, while GM raised concerns about a time off provision potentially boosting car prices.
Lorain County Farm Bureau notes yesterday's grain market close with prices for wheat at 2.35 dollars per bushel shelled corn 2.32 dollars per bushel oats 1.40 dollars per bushel and soybeans 5.98 dollars per bushel.
President Ford said the Commerce Department will publish the names of American companies aiding the Arab boycott of Israel, a move sparked by Congress inaction on anti boycott legislation. Carter called the boycott an absolute disgrace and pledged to oppose it. Ford cited tax bill anti boycott language and argued action is needed to counter foreign pressure.
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