Jobless rate hits 13 year high in December
Washington reports unemployment at 13 year high around 8 percent forecast by Ford. US jobless total nears 6.5 million with auto and construction sectors hardest hit. Fed eases discount rate to spur lending as Meany urges swift action on public works and housing funds.
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Year long birth control capsule tested by MIT team
Cambridge Massachusetts United Press International MIT researchers led by Dr Paul Newborne report a biodegradable birth control capsule that lasts up to a year after subdermal implantation. Animal tests show slow release of norgestrel with elimination by body action, aiming for use in areas with limited medical supervision.
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Unemployment Officials Brace for Large Applicant Surge
Fremont officials warn Wisconsin style surge as 3,000 new applicants loom amid 7.8 percent state jobless rate. Richard Brown of the EDD foresees 800 to 1,000 layoffs from GM plus 20 percent more new claims due to SUA benefits. Department expands staff to 41 as federal aid to the jobless begins Monday.
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Ford Convenes Key Aides Over CIA Spying Allegations
President Ford met with CIA Director William Colby for two hours to establish facts about alleged spying on thousands of Americans. He also conferred with Kissinger and Schlesinger as unemployment hit a 13 year high of 7.1 percent in December and a plan to address the CIA issue was promised by Wednesday.
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BART head proposes assistant to president post
Bay Area Rapid Transit District President Richard Clark pushes a $14,000 yearly assistant to the president role. Critics say the job targets Clark’s campaign alums, while opponents urge resignation and oppose the plan as out of line. Directors Glenn Bianco and Kirkwood voice dissent as Jackson eyed as likely appointee.
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Saturday Forecast and Public Works Impact in South County
Fair weather with partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow, highs near 60 and lows around 40. Fremont yesterday reached 64 and 36. Ford signed New Year’s Eve legislation funneling 1.68 million into South County cities creating about 215 new public service jobs. Births in 1974 rise over 1973 in state and Alameda County. Reagan denies attributing controversial remarks at final Capitol news conference.
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Inside Story: Want Ade We Worry Chic
A compact account dissects concerns around Ade and Chic in a wary, insider framing. The piece highlights anxiety, motives, and potential consequences, presenting contrasting viewpoints and a cautious assessment of upcoming events.
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