University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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FORD 2sr Name: Party: Hometown: Previous Political Experience; Gerald Ford Republican Grand Rapids, Michigan President of the U.S. Senator of Michigan Platforms: Inflation: This is not a policy of the quick fix. Instead, it is an honest, realistic policy — a policy that says we can steadily reduce inflation and unem- ployment if we maintain a prudent, balanced approach. }obs and Unemployment: The best and most effective way to create new jobs is to pursue balanced economic policies that encourage the growth of the private sector without risking a new round of inflation. Energy and Environment: We must reduce our vulner- ability to the economic disruption which a few foreign countries can cause by cutting off our energy supplies or by arbitrarily raising prices. We must regain our energy independence. RACE FOR THE

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THAT ' S ENTERTAINMENT Ziebell warms a cold January night. In the basement of the Union, we have a coffeeshop. Not only is the Pawn a cozy place to sit and chat, it is also a folk music haven every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. The entertainment was provided by a variety of per- formers. Bill Camplin, from Milwaukee, brought his sense of humor and brand of folk singing to the Pawn Home- coming weekend. John Ziebell was the first entertainer to perform in the Pawn second semester. Admission was free and, therefore, the Pawn was a dirt- cheap and pleasant way to spend a few evenings.

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vs. CARTER WHITE HOUSE Name: Jimmy Carter Party: Democrat Hometown: Plains, Georgia Previous Political Experience: Governor of Georgia Platforms: Inflation: Inflation should be fought through steady flow of jobs and output, better matching of supply and demand, strict anti-trust and consumer protec- tion enforcement, lower interest rates, and standby wage and price controls. Jobs and Unemployment: I think the major thrust ought to be the strengthening of the private sector, not guaranteeing everybody they will get a job from the federal government. Energy and Environment: Our reserves should be de- veloped, imports reduced to manageable levels, stand- by rationing procedures evolved and authorized, and aggressive economic reprisals should await any boy- cotting oil supplier.