Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 10-29-1980 The BG News October 29, 1980 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The BG News October 29, 1980" (1980). BG News (Student Newspaper). 3792. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/3792 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. The B G News Wednesday Bowling Green State University Oct. 29, 1980 Carter, Reagan argue over defense plans by Paula Winslow should investigate the events that lead staff reporter to the crisis. Candidates survive 90 minutes unscathed Another question dealt with CLEVELAND - Nuclear weapons economic and racial problems in and military strength emerged as ma- said, adding that he would continue a Nuclear weapons and the SALT II barbs about each other's economic tion because the government is living America's declining cities, and both jor points of difference between Presi- policy of peaceful diplomacy. agreement also fueled sharp policies. too well." candidates had no sharp differences dent Jimmy Carter and Republican disagreements between the can- Carter described Reagan's But Carter retaliated that Califor- in their views. candidate Ronald Reagan as they HE POINTED out Reagan's record didates. 10-percent income tax cut plan as a nia suffered the three largest tax in- Carter argued that his administra- bantered here last night in their first of advocating U.S. military force in "highly ridiculous" proposal, and said creases in its history plus an increase tion plans to beef up mass transit and and only I960 presidential debate. North Korea, Cuba and Equador. CARTER NOTED the danger of his own economic plan already has in state spending during Reagan's housing programs to help inner cites. Except for a few short heated Despite the claim, Reagan stressed, nuclear weapons and reaffirmed his worked to create 9 million new jobs 8-year term. moments, both candidates appeared "The use of force is always and only a support for SALT II treaty. He charg- and reduce the rate of inflation from The touchy subject of Iran was the REAGAN SUGGESTED tax incen- calm and self-assured as they last resort when everything else has ed that Reagan would discard the 18 percent in this year's first quarter basis for another question, but neither tives to bring businesses to declining answered at length eight questions failed, and then only with regard to treaty, which would be "a very to 7 percent in the third quarter. candidate outlined a specific plan for cities. from selected media representatives our national security. dangerous and disturbing thing." ending the hostage situation or in the Cleveland Public Music Hall. "To maintain...peace requires However, Reagan insisted that he HOWEVER, REAGAN insisted that preventing similar occurences. On energy, Carter maintained that Carter emphasized peaceful solu- strenth. America has never gotten in- does not want to "scrap" the treaty, his plan would work to cut inflation as many of the country's fuel problems tions to world conflicts, while Reagan to a war because we were too strong," but renegotiate it to call "for mutual a similar plan of his did when he was CARTER SAID he would continue could be solved by increased produc- stressed the need for American he said. reduction of these (nuclear) weapons governor of California. his present policy toward Iran and tion of oil, gas and coal. military superiority. Reagan also suggested that the United to the point that neither country can And Reagan repeated his often- neutrality in the Iran-Iraq war. Reagan stressed the need for fewer "What we've done is to use the enor- States try to monitor world events and represent a threat to the other." stated position that, "We don't have Reagan offered no solutions to the government regulations on energy- mous power and prestige of the United interrupt when situations could Inflation was the second topic that inflation because the American peo- Iran crisis, but suggested that after related industries to make the nation States to preserve peace," Carter develop into crises. lead both candidates to exchange ple are living too well. We have infla- the hostages are released, Congress more self-efficient. Column Searching one. for Cronkite Sports editor by Paula Winslow scores two honors staff reporter Dave Lewandowski, The BG CLEVELAND-As one reporter put News sports editor has won a it, it was a cross between a giant national third-place award for media party and a bar mitzvah. sports section design and a There were seemingly bottomless first-place regional award for piles of food and drink, armies of sports feature writing in the Secret Service men and police, and a 13-30 Corp., Miller Brewing Co. star-studded cast of media people and sports competition. politicians, all wrapped in red, white The winners of the contest, and blue bunting. which was judged by the sports After months of pulling strings and staff of the Chicago Tribune, a week of hectic final preparation, the were announced at the 1960 presidential debate finally arriv- American Collegiate Press con- ed in Cleveland. vention in Chicago last Although it might seem that the weekend. spotlight would have been focused on The senior news-editorial the night's stars - President Carter journalism major from and Republican contender Ronald Dunkirk, N.Y., won regional Reagan - Cleveland doted over the honors for schools in Ohio, media stars at least as much. Michigan, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania for his OUTSIDE THE steps of the Public feature story on former Bowl- Music Hall, the site of the debate, a ing Green football player Phil reporter was stopped around noon by Villapiano, now with the Buf- two women. falo Bills. Aren't you with CBS?" one asked. The design award was for "No," the reporter replied. "Why?" three sports sections submitted "We're looking for Walter Cronkite. from last spring quarter and Have you seen him?" one asked. this fall. The awards include a "We're not interested in Carter or $500 grant. The feature article Reagan," the other explained. "Just will go on to national competi- Walter Cronkite." tion. LATER, FANS continuously block- ed the way of NBC's Tom Brokaw as Inside he tried to weave his way through the dozens of rows of tables, typewriters and telephones in what one veteran reporter called the world's largest News press room. One man, an organizer for the New AP photo Cleveland Campaign designed to pro- A new state law extending the President Carter and Republican challenger Ronald Reagan shake mote the city, stopped Brokaw to Cleveland. For 90 minutes, the two candidates debated -- Carter right of police officers to pur- hand* before they came out fighting In last night's debate at boosted his record and Reagan attacked Carter's four years In office. sue and arrest a suspect beyond shake his hand and offer him a button their areas of jurisdiction Is not proclaiming, "We sell Cleveland." expected to affect an unwritten "The question is: Who are you sell- food, compliments of "The City on the one of them remarked to his friend, Shortly before 4 p.m. a small crowd the hotel to the backdrop of polite ap- agreement between city and ing it to?" Brokaw quipped. Lake." who was scowling at the clergyman's formed outside the front entrance to plause. But some were disappointed. University police. Page 7. In contrast, ABC superstar and A lavish luncheon buffet featuring a overflowing plate. the Bond Court Hotel near the Music "That's what I waited all this time debate panelist Barbara Walters, clad variety of ethnic foods was set up in ON THE sidelines, members of the Hall. for? She looks like anyone else," one in a trench coat and sunglasses, the City Hall Rotunda, giving media League of Women Voters, who "Mrs. Carter is about to come in," woman said. managed to slip almost unnoticed persons a chance to gorge themselves organized the debate, made sure serv- one sightseer said. Still, the mood in Cleveland was Weather through a bevy of reporters and and chat with Jessica Savitch, Lesley ing platters never were empty. upbeat and many hoped the debate ex- photographers in the debate room. Stahl, Mayor George Voinovich and "I can't wait until we get to eat," "WHY DO you think I'm holding travaganza would refresh Cleveland's Mostly sunny. High 43 F (6 Only several hundred select media some political party leaders. one said with a sigh. "I've been drool- this Anderson sign?" said one woman tired reputation. C), low 27 F (-3 C), near persons and visitors were allowed in. A few priests also were present, ing over this stuff all morning." carrying a large red poster of Rep. "We have such a bad image," said 0-percent chance of precipita- BESIDES BEING smothered with loading their plates as quickly as Despite the fanfare for the media, John Anderson. Cleveland Councilman Mary Zone, as tion. stares and smiles from Clevelanders, everyone else. some Clevelanders hoped to see other A few minutes later, the first lady she scanned the press room. "I'm in the media also nearly was buried in "I don't need a conscience now," notables. arrived and quickly was ushered into heaven now." Funding for remedial courses in question Forensics director gives by Diane Rado Board of Regents for the 1981-83 bien- the primary and secondary schools," the state to get every kid through col- staff reporter nium, remedial courses would be sub- State Rep.