Unemployment jumps in Australia in July
Jobless numbers rose by about 14 800 in July with end of June total near 78 827 and July end around 93 600. Vacancies fell from 62 180 to just under 50 000. Government officials delayed release, citing a large rise in registrations in Queensland and Victoria in particular. Female unemployment likely increased as more women registered for benefits.
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Ford to take oath in Oval Office as Nixon exits
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Nixon resigns as crowds cheer outside White House
A large throng outside the White House cheered as Nixon announced his resignation. The mood mixed sadness and relief as the president ended a long struggle, while Congress pledged support for Ford who becomes president. Wall Street cheered the end of uncertainty, and foreign leaders eyed possible shifts. Ford, a veteran House Republican, faces a brief period with limited foreign policy experience and potential isolationist pressures at home.
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Transport strike ends in ACT
Canberra residents endure limited relief as Transport Workers Union members vote to return to work at midnight. Despite resumed groceries daily, many items stay scarce and rail, bus, and air travel remain restricted through the week. Emergency measures stay in force until Monday while an arbitration case in Melbourne proceeds.
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MOVE DIVIDES AMERICANS OVER NIXON RESIGNATION
New York Friday reports Americans split by emotion over President Nixon’s resignation. Reactions ranged from elation and relief to despair as the public debated appropriate punishment for the fallen leader. Public spaces fell silent amid the divisions.
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Nixon to quit politics face private life and taxes
Nixon will resume life as a private citizen facing potential obstruction of justice charges and disbarment, with large mortgage payments on his California estate. He may write memoirs as president and receive a pension, while back taxes of about 300000 loom after rejecting his gift of papers for a tax rebate.
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Ford pledges calm leadership after Nixon resignation
Vice President Ford spoke from his suburban yard praising Nixon’s sacrifice and pledging his best efforts for America and the world. He said Kissinger would stay as Secretary of State and noted the new administration would focus more on domestic inflation than foreign policy.
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Inflation and strikes dominate Cyprus talks
British Greek and Turkish negotiators in Cyprus reportedly agreed on race lines for the island. Also noted are historical and scientific explorations near Mildura and a NSW Labour Council comment on tariff policy affecting Ashfield workers. Canberra Tigers face Woden Valley in a pivotal Group 1 rugby league clash at Connor Oval.
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