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•age 4 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1976 r ri I L-'/A T , OCrl dviD u.n , i v Tobs and taxes, top debate issues Debate on debate „ . , , ^ , .. J i „ J; on the anti-Washineton feeling often men- __ . / (Continued from Page 1) that of White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen, who said, “We compared notes on the President’s staff and came to the con clusion that he had won — and that he had won ... by a wide margin.” Reynolds asked the opening question, directed to Carter: “You have said you are committed to a drastic reduction in unemployment. Can you say now. Governor, in specific terms, what your first step would be next January, if you are elected, to achieve thatr 1 “Yes,” Carter began. “First of all is to recognize the tremendous economic strength of this country, and putting back to work of our people as a top priority. This is an effort that ought to be done primarily by strong leadership in the White House. Carter said unless unemployment was reduced “we ll never have an end to the inflationary spiral, and we 11 never have a balanced budget. He called for tax reform, incentives to private industry to create jobs and special programs geared to central cities where unemployment rates are far higher than the national average. Carter had three minutes for his initial answer and another two minutes to answer a follow-up question. Then Ford got his first chance to speak in the two minutes alloted for comment after an opponent has answered a question. “1 don’t believe that Mr. Carter has been any more specific in this case than he has been in many other instances,” said the President, echoing a familiar Republican charge against Carter. Ford said Democratic jobs programs would add $10 billion to $30 billion each year in additional expenditures. The second question dealt with taxes and was directed to Ford, who replied that he probably would sign the tax bill recently passed by Congress. Carter rebutted, link ing the Republicans to a tax structure he called “a welfare program for the rich. Carter was asked where he’d find the money to pay for the programs he was promising voters. With reduced unem ployment and a steady economic growth, there would be $60 billion in extra money in four years, he said. Ford questioned whether such a di vidend would be found. If it was, he added, “I think the American taxpayer ought to get an additional tax break, a tax reduction of that magnitude.” Later, the subject of taxes came up again and Carter said he wanted to do away with the kind of deductions he said were used by the wealthy but were not available to the average working person. He cited first- class travel and the $5 martini lunch.” Ford then renewed charges that Carter had indicated in an interview that he planned to ask for a tax increase “on about 50 per cent of the working people of this country.” The President also said that the tax laws which Carter claims contain gross inequities were written by congresses con trolled by the Democrats. Carter has repeatedly said that he has no intention of asking for a tax increase for low or middle income families. He has said he only intends to do away with provisions that give extra advantages to high income families. One of the most acrimonious exchanges occurred when Ford was asked to comment on the anti-Washington feeling often men tioned during the campaign. Ford said he thought any anti- Washington feeling “ought to be focused on the Congress .... I don’t think the American people are getting their money’s worth from the majority party that runs this Congress .... “They spend too much money on them selves; they have too many employes; there’s some question about their morali- ty.” Ford concluded saying “I think the American people want a Republican presi dent to check on any excesses that come out of the next Congress.’ Carter retorted that it s not a matter of Republican and Democrat, it s a matter of leadership or no leadership. He said Ford “quite often puts forward a program just as a public relations stunt and never tries to put it through the Congress by working with the Congress .... Ihe point is that a president ought to lead this country. Mr. Ford, so far as I know, except for avoiding another Watergate, has not accomplished one single major program for this country.” Now Better Than Ever. 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MONDAY EVENING TUESDAY EVENING SPECIAL SPECIAL Salisbury Steak Mexican Fiesta with Dinner Mushroom Gravy Two Cheese and Whipped Potatoes Onion Enchiladas Your Choice of w/chili One Vegetable Mexican Rice Roll or Corn Bread and Butter Patio Style Pinto Beans Coffee or Tea Tostadas Coffee or Tea One Corn Bread and Butter WEDNESDAY EVENING SPECIAL Chicken Fried Beef Steak w/cream Gravy Whipped Potatoes and Choice of one other Vegetable Roll or Corn Bread and Butter Coffee or Tea THURSDAY EVENING SPECIAL Italian Candle Light Spaghetti Dinner SERVED WITH SPICED MEAT BALLS AND SAUCE Parmesan Cheese - Tossed Green Salad Choice of Salad Dressing - Hot Garlic Bread Tea or Coffee FRIDAY EVENING SPECIAL BREADED FISH FILET w/TARTAR SAUCE Cole Slaw Hush Puppies Choice of one vegetable SATURDAY NOON and EVENING SPECIAL “Yankee Pot Roast Texas Style” Tossed Salad Choice of one vegetable Roll or Corn Bread & Butter Tea or Coffee SUNDAY SPECIAL NOON and EVENING ROAST TURKEY DINNER Served with Cranberry Sauce Cornbread Dressing Roll or Corn Bread - Butter - Coffee or Tea Giblet Gravy And your choice of any One vegetable Associated Press WASHINGTON — Four mem bers of a five-member panel of col lege debate coaches gave a slight edge to President Ford in his debate with Jimmy Carter. The filth gave Carter a narrow edge. The Ford four said they leaned toward him principally because he did a better job of rebutting some of the Democratic nominee’s argu ments. The five coaches from around the country scored the nationally tele vised event for The Associated Press using a point system similar to that used in collegiate debate competi tion. Evaluating the candidates for their analysis, reasoning, evidence, organization, refutation and presen tation, the coaches voted this way: Dr. Barbara O’Connor, California State University at Sacramento, 22-19 for Ford. Dr. Donn Parson, University of Kansas, 24-23 for Ford. Prof. William Southworth, Uni versity of Redlands, Calif., 27-24 for Ford. Prof. James K. Unger, Georgetown University, Washing ton, D.C., 15-13 for Ford. Prof. Melissa Maxcy Wade, Emory University, Atlanta, 22-20 for Carter. In the first 1960 presidential de bate, then-Sen. John F. Kenned) was generally perceived as the win ner over then-Vice Presideil Richard M. Nixon because of ap pearance and image. However,non of the five judges last night gaveCu ter or Ford a point advantage inf presentation category, the ability create an image of competence ad leadership. The four panelists who Ford won particularly gave edge on handling the tax and k reaucracy questions. Southworth particularly u Ford credit for his remark at theed of the tax discussion that theta structure objected to by Carterwa enacted by a primarily Democrat): Congress. Parson thought Ford partic scored with his argument thatCarta Jj n Ih lif io b jifoi d," esc: ities Qi3, 013 Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship We are striving to be a student inter denominational Christian community committed to developing mature disci ples of Jesus Christ, meaningfully com municating the truth of historic Chris tianity to the university, and encour aging involvement in God’s world-wide purpose. Weekly Friday Night Fellowship 7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m. 607 Rudder Tower Starts September 3 Small Group Bible Studies Weekly meetings — various times and locations (with a great text!) Prayer Monday through Friday, 7:20 a.m 7:50 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at All Faith’s Chapel Lounge For more information call: Mike Lindig 845-4757 Lynn Lassiter 693-3438 Vernon Achgill 845-2892 Bill Ashbaugh 845-5466 Terry Aycock 845-4479 can’t complain both about t'ordi j)j ci vetoes of spending bills and aki the budget deficit. Wade gave Carter the edge basis that he was more tespowt it than the President in more ares,, (L scored well on the inflation-jobstop ic, and because Ford oftenk- [be! spondee! on the basis of proposi jnso; rather than his record. it, 2’ The judges all found the canli MS dates somewhat nervous at the oat- ywh< set. idiur Here are the scorecards ofthefiu jday college debate coaches who jufei Mem the first Ford-Carter debate forIk e rqi Associated Press. CARTER Analysis Reasoning Evidence Organization Refutation Presentation Total Points FORD Analysis Reasoning Evidence Organization Refutation Presentation A B C D 3 4 4 2 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 1 19 23 24 13 B C D 4 5 2 4 4 3 5 4 Nev 11 di natr k Texa leresi h'ty lil the Jitory Nanc Sdcoo [the Total Points 22 24 27 A-Dr. Barbara O’Connor, Calif. Staled at Sacramento. D-Dr. Donn Parson, Univ. of Kansas, C-Prof. William Southworth, Univ.otlil lands, Calif. D-Prof. James J. Unger, Georgetown I'*, Washington, D.C. E-Prof. Melissa Maxcy Wade, Enwrylli Atlanta. j Each judge awarded each candidate lit points in each category. The ballot form was adopted for use 111 AP by Unger from a form used by the Anient Forensic Association. For Battalion Classified Call 845-2611 PEPE LOPEZ 1 , TEQUILA I The Spirit at Mexico. 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