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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1976
Page
1
Unemployment climbed to 8.1 percent in November from 7.9 percent while wholesale prices marked their third straight monthly gain. The Labor Department data signal a sluggish economy and ongoing inflationary pressure. President-elect Carter may push tax cuts or spending to spur job growth if the slowdown persists.
The Labor Department reports 200000 more Americans joined the jobless rolls in November, lifting unemployment to 7.8 million and a rate of 8.1 percent. The rise follows persistent economic softness and fuel price pressures that could complicate Carter’s growth strategy. Wholesale prices rose six tenths of a percent led by energy costs, while farm prices fell for the second straight month, not enough to offset higher industrial prices.
Governor Rhodes reassigned Highway Safety Director Don ald D Cook and Motor Vehicle Registrar Curtis Andrews after a dispute over performance. Roberto Chiaramonte becomes director of Highway Safety and Dean L Collison takes Andrews role as registrar. Andrews moves to deputy director for administration of Transportation.
Gary Gilmore awaits a stay from the U S Supreme Court and Utah courts to delay his Monday sunrise execution for a Provo motel clerk murder. His bedbound mother opposes the death penalty and seeks to intervene through the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Cyrus Vance, a long time adviser to Carter and veteran diplomat, is the presumed choice for secretary of state. Carter declined to confirm but did not deny the nomination and planned to announce the cabinet picks at a news conference.
Ohio officials announced that two minor HEW regulation changes would spare the state from a threatened $60 million shortfall in federal welfare matching funds. Clyde Downing of HEW said disputes over welfare rules should be resolved by next Aggrey as talks continue between state and federal officials.
The chancellor warns that without at least a 35.5 percent budget increase, Ohio's public colleges face program cuts and higher fees. Page 2 details. A city charter study group urges Athens to start charter formation talks. Page 3. Ohio University alumni plan a dance concert Sunday to support the School of Dance scholarships, with the dancers covering their own expenses. Page 9.
Columbus Attorney General William J. Brown rejects Governor James A. Rhodes proposal to appoint an independent prosecutor to probe a scandal in the workers compensation benefit program. Page 2.
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions tonight with lows around 20 to 25. Saturday will be partly cloudy and warmer with highs near 35 to 40 and a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
The Postal Service appeals for early mailing to ensure on time delivery during holidays. It notes gift card and letter flow is below expectations and cites a 15 state United Parcel Service strike as a complicating factor.
Detroit AP reports continued weak demand for compact and subcompact cars triggers three major automakers to suspend production at small car plants. About 10,750 workers will be laid off for one week as factories idle.
Boston based researchers at Tufts University report GK-101 a chemical spray that dissolves decay with minimal drilling and no anesthesia in many cases. Developed by Melvin Goldman and Joseph H Kronman the method requires testing and FDA approval before commercial use.
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