House shifts power after Democratic shake-up
Washington AP reports a post caucus shift as liberals and 75 new Democrats shape a more centralized party leadership under the speaker. The Ways and Means Committee changes illustrate a broader move toward junior member access and openness in legislative business.
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Democrats seek unity at miniconvention amid economic reforms
Democratic leaders pledge unity as a broad economic package and a new charter move forward at Kansas City miniconvention. The plan includes price controls, a public jobs program, tax reform, and health insurance while controversy over quotas and labor tensions lingers.
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U S jobless rate hits 13 year high
The Labor Department reports the November unemployment rate at 6.5 percent, the highest in 13 years, with 482,000 more unemployed totaling 5.979 million. Employment fell nearly 800,000 to 85.7 million amid automaker and electrical equipment layoffs, signaling a deepening recession.
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For Sale Kenmore Humidifier in Wood Grain Cabinet
For sale a Kenmore automatic portable electric humidifier with a wood grain cabinet and variable speed switch. The ad ran for six days but sold after only two appearances. More than 13,000 subscribers see the want ads daily. Call for details.
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VS Market TV Entertain Editorial
The page notes editorial and entertainment items in the VS Market section with focus on TV segments, cultural commentary, and upcoming features.
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Post Office Window Hours Announced for Saturday
Postmaster Oliver Herrick says Saturday window hours will run from 7 45 a.m. to 4 p.m. This schedule applies only to this Saturday and changes for the Christmas rush will be announced later.
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Tentative Austin teacher contract reached
Austin teachers vote today on a tentative 1974 75 contract as School District 492 and the Austin Education Assn announce a tentative settlement. The School Board is expected to vote Saturday after mediation notes warned arbitration was possible if talks fail. Disputes covered salary and benefits, with Board offering 10 percent and teachers seeking 14 percent among 11 disputed items.
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Most UMW Members To Return Monday
Miners begin returning to work as the United Mine Workers sign a new three year contract with the coal industry. About 56 percent of voters approved the pact which raises wages and benefits and ends the nationwide work stoppage that halted 70 percent of coal output.
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Trudeau vows to cut off Canadian oil exports to the United States
Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau announces an eight year phaseout of oil exports to the United States amid U.S. protests. Ford and senators pressure against the plan while home critics question oil policy under the Liberal government. Canada exports 900,000 barrels daily, to be cut to 800,000 then 650,000 by next July. The move aims to preserve Canadian supply as Western oil provinces rely on export markets. eastern Ontario depends on imported oil via pipelines from Venezuela, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Baldy optimistic over Helmer Myre addition
Albert Lea, Minn. The state moves to buy about 600 acres near Albert Lea to add to Helmer Myre State Park. A delay allows time to secure the wooded land with 200 tilled acres for park animal feed. Senator Hansen and Rep Savelhoul back legislation. price not yet set. The land includes woods creeks and small lakes. Tentative plan to farm portions for animal feed.
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Colson testifies on Hunt demand before Watergate trial
Charles W. Colson testified that two days after E. Howard Hunt Jr demanded 120000 dollars from the White House H R Haldeman warned Hunt could not be allowed to say things damaging to the White House. He read a memo from March 23 1973. Ford and Schmidt plan third meeting on oil money flows and to curb low mood in industrialized nations.
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Ford
Helmut Schmidt
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National Press Club
Henry A. Kissinger
Tax study calls for ceiling hike in Minnesota
The State Tax Study Commission urged raising the five per cent cap on residential taxable value increases to 20 per cent for the next two years. It also proposed reducing Minnesota’s 20 property classifications to three for real estate tax: one for business, one for homesteads, and one for other property.
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Market slides as unemployment report spooks stocks
The government unemployment data sent prices lower across markets. The noon Dow fell 5.79 points to 581.27 as decliners outpaced advancers 4 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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