Senate approves 2.3 billion NYC loan to avert default
The Senate ended a filibuster and final passage followed, voting to authorize 2.3 billion dollars to prevent New York City's financial default. The House backed the measure 213 to 203 earlier, with Democratic opposition narrowing on debate. Leaders planned a late night vote after completing unrelated business and pending a larger public works bill.
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Ford Declares U S a Pacific Nation in Asia Toast
President Ford told a state banquet in Jakarta that the United States regards itself as a Pacific nation and that no area of the world is more important than Asia. He stressed commitment to peace and security in Southeast Asia and plans a Philippines visit to emphasize U S interests in South Asia.
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Indochina
Henry A. Kissinger
China
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U.S
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Manila
Susan
Peking
Air Force One
Soviet Union
U.S. China
November Jobless Rate Drops to 8.3 Percent in 1975
The Labor Department reports November unemployment at 8.3 percent, with 85.28 million employed and 7.7 million unemployed. The civilian labor force fell to 93 million. Social Security data show welfare expenditures rising to a record 287 billion dollars in fiscal 1975. The report notes fluctuating joblessness but highlights persistent high unemployment and a slow recovery.
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Ford Administration
Julius Shiskin
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Labor Statistics
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Social Security Administration
Hoffa Body Believed Buried In New Jersey Dump
Detroit AP reports authorities think ex Teamsters leader James R Hoffa is buried in Moscato s Dump Jersey City area, with a search warrant tied to Armand Faugno. A secret witness and lineup are linked to Hoffa abduction as investigations continue.
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Newark
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Machus Red Fox
Philip Moscato
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Robert Ozer
U.S. Organized Crime Task Force
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Grand Jury
Near collision over Lake Michigan between United 291 and a TWA jet
United Air Lines confirms Flight 291 from Providence to O’Hare nearly collided with a Trans World Airlines jet over Lake Michigan on Friday. No injuries reported. A spokesman said the incident occurred on the Michigan side of the lake.
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O’hare International
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Trans World Airlines
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Michigan
Betty Ford Recipe Comes To Burlington School Cookbook
Ten year old Holli Vidal asked First Lady Betty Ford for a turkey casserole recipe for a Burlington Vermont fundraiser. Ford replied with a recipe added to the 70 page fundraiser cookbook to be sold at a Christmas bazaar to raise money for Lawrence Barnes School. The cookbook includes ham and noodles in a white sauce and features Ford’s contribution before the table of contents.
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Holli Vidal
Betty Ford
Holli
Burlington
Gordon H. Paquette
Parades Today in Bluefield and Matoaka
Bluefield and Matoaka hold Christmas parades today with Bluefield forming on North Street at 10 a.m. and Matoaka at 4 p.m. In Bluefield the route goes through the business district ending at Princeton Avenue. Sponsors include Bluefield High Junior Civitan Club and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. The Bluefield Virginia parade is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. sponsored by the Virginia Side Business and Professional Association.
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Bluefield Civitans
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Tunnel Contractors Sue DOH Over 5 Million Claim
Gordon H. Ball Inc and S. A. Healy Co sue the West Virginia Department of Highways in the State Court of Claims seeking 5.09 million in added costs on the East River Mountain twin tunnels project on I 77 near Bluefield. They allege delays, ground subsidence and design flaws caused cost increases beyond the 23.7 million contract price. A hearing date has not been set.
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West Virginia Department of Highways
State Court of Claims
Gordon H. Ball Inc
Danville
Calif
S. A. Healy Co
McCook, Ill
West Virginia-Virginia
Bluefield
DOH
Court of Claims
Bowen and Jones deny money shortage in Bluefield audit
Town Manager Max Bowen and Mayor Jimmy Jones told Friday’s briefing they are unaware of any rumored funds problems as the annual audit for Bluefield Virginia begins this week. Officials say a full report is expected within weeks and no shortage has been disclosed by the CPA.
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Max Bowen
Jimmy Jones
Imposter on To Tell the Truth Arrested on Larceny Charge
Igor Mestchersky, a Manhattan jeweler, won $50 on To Tell the Truth by posing as a Russian taxi driver. Deputy Harold Bedell identified him as the wanted Igor Mestchersky from Millerton who allegedly bounced a $776.66 check and was arraigned on a third degree grand larceny charge.
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Igor Mestchersky
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Bedell
Mestchersky
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