Second rise in jobless rate in July reaches 7.8 percent
Washington AP reports unemployment rose to 7.8 percent in July, the highest since January, while about 400,000 more workers found jobs, pushing employment to a record 87.9 million. Adult women entered the labor force in larger numbers, lifting overall participation to 47.4 percent. Unemployment among teens and Blacks improved but remains high. average duration fell to 15.8 weeks.
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Iowa Rate Unchanged at 4 Percent for July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 4 percent in July, unchanged from June. Analysts noted the July figure is an estimate and marks a stabilizing trend, with the unadjusted rate at 4.9 percent versus 5.2 percent in June. The July rate is 0.6 percentage points below a year ago.
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Cedar Rapids Airport Safety Force Runs Fire Drill
Members of Cedar Rapids new airport safety unit practice fire drills under Cr. O'Brien of the Indianapolis airport authority. Dousing flames are Mark Ekstrom of Anamosa and Kevin Svoboda of 3530 Twelfth Avenue SW. Leighton Ford, former Marion police chief, leads the 12 man crew set to take over security and safety duties from Cedar Rapids police and fire departments.
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Kissinger and Shah Meet on Iran Nuclear Plans
Teheran reports Kissinger and the Shah met at Noushahr to discuss selling six to eight American nuclear reactors at one billion dollars each and an oil-for-weapons deal. Reporters were told no final agreements expected during a two day visit. Washington-based AP notes Senate recommends a 250 dollar yearly tax cut to aid college and vocational students.
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Navy bids for 996 clotheslines at Camp Lejeune base
Norfolk reports the navy has invited bids to install 996 clotheslines at the Camp Lejeune marine corps base with official estimates between 100000 and 500000 dollars. Electric dryers are not being considered. Details on page 17. A separate Beirut incident sees a Red Cross convoy forced to withdraw from Tal Zaatar as hundreds of Palestinians try to seize its vehicles. Details on page 17. In Washington talks resume between striking tire workers and major manufacturers under Labor Secretary Usery guidance to reach settlement after a 15 week strike. Details on page 17. Unleaded gasoline shortages appear in scattered U S areas affecting 1975 and 1976 model cars and trucks. Details on page 14.
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Weather Outlook and Miscellaneous Note
Weather clears tonight with lows in the mid to upper 50s. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the upper 70s to around 80. A stray line notes people once desired wealth but now seem content with modest gains.
Reagan Challenges Ford To Name VP
Ronald Reagan and Richard Schweiker urged unity in Pennsylvania as they argued their liberal conservative coalition is the GOP’s path to defeating Jimmy Carter. Schweiker warned Ford risks defeat if he runs without naming a VP, while Reagan claimed both men stay true to principals. They added six new delegates and noted Ford’s campaign in Pennsylvania appears weakened as talks continued with delegates and officials ahead of the convention.
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Toxin Suspected as Cause of Legionnaires Illness
Scientists in Harrisburg say influenza and fungi are unlikely causes of the Legionnaires disease outbreak. Tests point to a toxic substance, possibly from everyday materials, with 25 deaths and 153 cases. Investigators explore hotels, restaurants, air systems, water, and carpets tied to convention attendees.
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Teamsters Trustee Takes Fifth Quits Amid Reform Push
New York report says William Presser of Cleveland resigns after invoking the Fifth Amendment before labor department investigators. Frank Ranney also expected to quit as trustees at the $1.4 billion Central States fund amid a yearlong probe by Labor, Justice, and IRS into mismanagement and loan practices. Observers note the purge signals a hard cleanup stance as several trustees including Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons face subpoenas.
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Riots and bans feared in CB future study
Cambridge report models future of citizen band radio forecasting protests, law enforcement jamming, prostitution broadcasts, and extending technology to television over phone lines. Scenarios span 1970s to 1986 with FCC rule erosion and 10 million radios on FM channels.
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Deputy Faces Assault Count In Jail Incident
Linn County deputy Donald Wharton faces assault and battery charges for an incident at the county jail on May 7. Wharton allegedly used excessive force on Robert Robideau after Robideau refused fingerprinting. A special prosecutor will likely handle the case. Wharton remains on duty pending guilt.
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