Midyear forecast shows mixed signals for 1976 growth
AP reports Alan Greenspan raises real growth forecast to 7 percent for the year, with Wharton Econ forecast at 6.6 percent. Despite upbeat indicators, high inflation and unemployment, weak housing and stock markets temper optimism as consumers delay purchases and uncertainty remains about true prosperity.
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New York
Alan Greenspan
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Greenspan
Wharton
Campaign issue looms over voluntary quits and unemployment
In Minnesota the fate of unemployment benefits for voluntary quitters remains debated. About 20 percent of claimants quit, costing $20 million to $30 million annually. MACI pushes ending benefits for quits, while labor groups urge reform to curb abuses.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
The
Minnesota Association of Commerce and Industry
MACI
Neil Sherburne
Afl-Cio
Minnesota to issue graphic license plates in 1977
Minnesota will begin distributing new graphic license plates mid 1977 with a lake and shore design and the 10 000 lakes slogan. The plates cost up to 2 cents more and production starts July 20 at the St. Cloud Reformatory.
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Minnesota
St. Cloud Reformatory
Carter campaign strategy favors concentrated early wins
Virginia Payette suggests Jimmy Carter should focus on a tight early path centered in the Northeast and South to secure key electoral votes. The piece notes 124 votes in five eastern states plus 178 more from Texas and Oklahoma, potentially delivering victory before heavy campaigning in California or across the nation.
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Jimmy Carter
U. S
Mr. Carter
Texas
Ohio
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
McGovern
Carter
South
Magnolia
California
Jerry Brown
Brown
Drought threatens Minnesota farmers and state economy
Drought expands beyond fields to supermarkets and wallets as Minnesota faces crop losses, rising hay and feed costs, and sales of breeding stock. Officials warn state aid is limited while farmers weigh herd reductions and lenders tighten credit amid lower income and higher grain transport costs.
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Minnesota
Jon Werald
Agriculture Department
Werald
Montana
Wadena County
Redwood Falls
Readers vent over ballot rules for parties in state
A letter criticizes filing rules that favor the DFL and Independent Republican Party. The writer alleges constitutional violations and calls for reform after Secretary of State discussions and planned changes with the Attorney General. The piece ends with a call for political action.
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DFL
Republican Party
IRP
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