Economic outlook hints at gradual recovery amid high unemployment
The piece contrasts White House optimism with grim job data and cites ten economists from The Conference Board predicting unemployment near 8.2 percent in 1976, no real GDP growth this year, inflation around 8.7 percent, and a rebound in 1976 as election year policies spur a cautious recovery.
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Balance of power and naval modernisation debate
The piece contrasts claims of a sinking U S naval supremacy with arguments that Washington may overbuild big warships. It cites J William Middendorf II on Suez Canal access boosting Soviet reach to the Persian Gulf and notes U S ships and carriers face canal restrictions while Russian vessels gain easier routes.
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Post Vietnam Pentagon mood boosts military power
Tom Tiede notes that despite fears of U.S. arms defeat, the Pentagon and generals assert renewed toughness. Officials advocate first strike talk, counterforce concepts, and larger U.S. military influence, with public worry masking strategic realities.
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Turn Back the Clock to State Farmer Degree Recipients
Certificates and gold pins marking election to the State Farmer degree were mailed to three Austin High School Agricultural class members Robert Pyburn John Goslee and Harold Lunde. St Olaf Hospital Building Fund pledges reached 105116 as 22014 more were donated toward the 350000 goal. Dave Lobb leaves for Sarasota Florida to begin a professional baseball career after signing with the Milwaukee Braves. scout Jerry Flatham announced the deal with undisclosed terms.
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Washington Merry-Go-Round Put Premier Kim on Notice
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger signals to North Korea's Kim Il-sung that revived hostilities could invite limited nuclear retaliation. Public warnings avoid explicit nuclear terms while Ford supports deter strategy to avoid alarming Beijing and Moscow.
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Airlines urge unions to accept pay cuts in wage drive
Washington insiders see airline wage rollbacks as a test case for a broader labor fight. Pan Am led the move with cockpit crews yielding a portion of pay, while TWA and Eastern face losses and back-pay obligations under new contracts.
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Labor tensions rise as unions reject wage cuts in aerospace firms
The Machinists and Transport Workers unions resist concessions amid contracts with Lockheed, Boeing, and Pan American. They demand pay increases and retain strong benefits, while American Airlines reportedly grants a 15 percent raise to maintenance and related staff.
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Return to biking after decades ends in comic mishaps
A 47 year old narrator recalls riding in the 1950s, repairs a $25 bike, and buys a new 3 speed. He learns to brake responsibly, faces a windy ride and a parade mishap, then uses a cab due to rain while hoping to master the 3 speed and avoid wheelies.
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Potatoes Fight Over State Labeling Sparks Feud
Washington and Idaho clash over potato naming as growers contend Washington produced spuds challenge Idaho branding. Publishers Weekly notes fiction picks and nonfic titles while previewing a light industry quarrel over regional nomenclature and publicity.
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