05 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1976
Page
1
President elect Jimmy Carter addressed Plains Georgia on Thursday night promising an aggressive presidency despite winning the White House by 27 electoral votes. He pledged to pursue new goals for the nation with determination, signaling a forceful transition.
Former secretary Kissinger moves to ensure a smooth handover as he drafts a transition plan with adviser Eagleburger and other State Department leaders. He discusses next steps with President Ford and names a four member team to manage the shift while Carter sets up an incoming office in Washington. Carter, having claimed victory with 272 electoral votes, plans to brief on foreign policy and form a transition team led by Jack Watson.
President Ford will leave office with pension benefits near 100000 dollars annually, split between 63000 from the Presidential Pension Act and 40500 from his congressional service. A wife-boost option could alter payments to 36932, while six months post term funds cover office setup, staff, and travel with lifelong Secret Service protection.
Jimmy Carter appeared at his post election news conference in Plains Georgia at a weathered depot. The scene felt intimate and unpolished with neighbors and curious locals watching as Carter spoke frankly about taxes foreign policy and unity while exuding calm confidence and presidential bearing.
The October unemployment rate climbed to 7.9 percent from 7.8, with 7.6 million people unemployed. Labor market conditions remained essentially unchanged over three months while overall employment slipped to 87.8 million. Carter advisers call for possible tax cuts to stimulate growth.
In Geneva a Rhodesia conference stalls on a target date for transition. Mugabe and black nationalist delegates push for one year. Ian Smith's government backs two years. British chair Ivor Richard proposes 17 months with bilateral talks to follow.
State Police trooper Larry Coverstone retires and plans to stay busy. The Country Roads feature profiles him as he steps away from duty. Also on Page 11 Winchester Planning Commission discusses Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music expansion plans. Fires persist in area with a Stephens City residence damaged and Acme Supermarket blaze estimated losses.
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