Railroads and energy crisis prompt rethink of U.S. rail policy
In a seasonal editorial the Pioneer discusses how the energy crunch may boost Amtrak and rail freight while highlighting enduring railroad problems. It notes federal funding moves for Amtrak and talks of a possible government role, urging railroads to seize the moment with modernization and less government control.
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San Diego Union
New Home Buyers Face Long-Term Gloomy Picture
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board reports an 8.36 percent average rate for new single family mortgages at 26.1 years on a $28,800 loan, with prices rising from $35,800 in January to $38,900 by November. Lenders lengthened maturities, raised down payments, and top loan-to-price ratios. Despite tougher terms, some households may still buy as growth stays uncertain but income and savings remain healthy.
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Savings and Loan Association
Economist Heller Predicts Slow 1974 U.S. Economy
University of Minnesota economist Walter Heller warned of a recession in early 1974 with gradual improvement later in the year. He projected a 25 to 30 billion dollar GNP cutback due to energy shortages, inflation near 7 to 8 percent first half then about 6 percent second half, and unemployment above 6 percent by year's end.
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Heller
International Economics Subcommittee
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Washington, D.C
Dissident Republicans seek way to boost Minnesota House influence
About 20 Republicans with three terms or less met privately in St Paul to discuss creating a new leadership post or a policy committee. They urged Aubrey Dirlam to address concerns about minority participation after the 1972 DFL take over, noting frustration among younger members while citing energy policy as an example.
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House
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Redwood Falls
Ernest Lindstrom
Richfield
DFL
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Dirtam
Henry Savelkoul
Albert Lea
Julian Hook
Golden Valley
St. John's University
Collegeville
Capitol
Hook
Juniper Perper Saves Colorful Christmas Balls
Juniper perper, an elf at the North Pole, causes a paint accident but earns praise from Santa. After a rainbow of colored Christmas balls astonishes the workshop, Santa offers Juniper perper a leadership role in coloring the balls and a place to stay at the Pole.
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North Pole
Minnesota Enacts Broad New Minimum Wage Law
Minnesota's new minimum wage takes effect January 1 with a state floor of 1.80 per hour for most workers and 1.62 for those under 18. Exemptions include taxi drivers police firemen babysitters and elected officials. The law covers workers in federally covered jobs paid below 1.80 and allows a 25 percent tip credit for waitresses with at least 20 a month in tips. Overtime rules align with state and federal lines, and violators face double back pay.
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Minnesota
State Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Bud’’ Malone
Malone
Minnesota _ Retail Federation
John Bertram
Bertram
Moline
Income up in November shows gradual slowing of growth
The Commerce Department reports US personal income rose eight tenths of one percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1076 billion dollars, up $8.7 billion. First eleven months gain is 10.2 percent, with manufacturing payrolls growing slower and federal payrolls rising $400 million.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Carroll Righter Horoscope Forecast for January
The page offers individual zodiac guidance with daily tips for Aries through Pisces and a brief note on a child born today. It invites readers to send birthdates and a $1 to a Hollywood box for a copy of Carroll Righter's January forecast.
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Moon Children
Leo
Scorpio
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Aquarius
Carroll Righter
Hollywood
Calif
Word List Puzzle From Historical Clues
A compact puzzle compiling numbered clue phrases and partial answers across themes from school terms to Greek letters and ethnonyms. Readers mapping letters to terms will assemble a coherent set of cross referenced answers.
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