Unemployment Rate Drops as Reagan Promises More Jobs
Washington reports 11.4 million jobless, with unemployment falling 0.6 points to 10.2 percent in January partly due to counting 1.7 million military personnel. Reagan hails progress while noting seasonal adjustments and potential ups and downs toward recovery. Janet Norwood cautions about the seasonal swing in the figures.
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Reagan Signals Interest In Jobs Bill Within Budget
President Reagan said his administration would listen to calls for a federal employment program but any expansion to spur jobs must stay within the proposed budget. He noted January unemployment down to 10.2 percent and 10.4 percent excluding military. He defended no new welfare programs and defended ongoing cost cuts versus spending. He suggested possible speeding up construction while guarding deficits and cited improving economic indicators like retail and auto sales.
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Mandolidis Bill Survival Sets Monday Senate Vote
In Charleston West Virginia the Senate ended a three and a half hour session Friday with defeats on changes to key Mandolidis Bill provisions paving the way for a final Senate vote Monday. Also up for Monday action are a college fee increase bill and a new drunken driving law along with three appropriation bills. The House endorsed a name change for a state agency.
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Virginia Initiative bill killed and senate weighs drinking age bill
The Legislature debates the Mandolidis move to curb damages lawsuits against employers by requiring willful acts and other conditions for punitive claims. Sen Li Boettner says the measure aims to attract business though it is imperfect. The United Mine Workers oppose the plan while House action on Workmen’s Compensation shifts toward a name change to Workers’ Compensation Fund.
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Oxley Defends Position On Superintendent Issue
Mercer County board member Jim Oxley says the majority oppose renewing School Superintendent John M. Hughes contract and expects no long term harm. He reports no formal vote occurred and criticizes ongoing executive sessions and a furniture purchase probe tied to Athens Elementary. Hughes faces a $2.9 million libel suit by a former critic.
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Weekend Forecast and Headlines Summary
Saturday brings sun then clouds with highs near 30. Snow develops tonight dropping to teens, then likely again Sunday with highs in the 30s. Cold continues Monday with highs around 30 and clouds increasing Monday night. Ex-minister's trial resumes today and Rockefeller unveils a training program.
From Arts To Algebra Church Tutors Students
The John Stewart United Methodist Church operates a free tutoring program for local students, funded by a United Methodist Church grant. Three teachers, also Mercer County educators, volunteer three afternoons weekly to assist up to 40 pupils in language arts and algebra.
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