Lawmakers Rush Aid For Jobless
Washington lawmakers race to pass emergency aid measures for the unemployed after November unemployment hit 6.5 percent, with nearly six million out of work. Senate approved 7.5 billion for 330,000 public service jobs and expanded benefits. House backed 2 billion for 160,000 jobs and open-ended compensation, sending to conference.
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Regents Approve 13 Percent Salary Hikes Across Board
DES MOINES AP The state board of regents Friday approved a proposed pay plan raising salaries by 13 percent for nonacademic staff. The plan requires 10.5 percent funding in 1976-77 and 8 percent across the board plus five percent for merit work. Some employees could gain an additional 6 percent to meet pay grade levels. Coverage includes University of Iowa Iowa State University University of Northern Town and related Iowa institutions.
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Johnson county census shows population over 75025
A special Johnson county census lists 75 025 residents, aiming to boost funding eligibility. Iowa City remains under 40 000, Coralville adds 6 605 but fails density rules for SMSA status. Officials cite potential $300 000 yearly federal funds if SMSA achieved and note costs of the census.
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Ford taps Edward Levi for attorney general post
President Ford reportedly selected Edward Levi 63 university president as the next attorney general to succeed William Saxbe. Levi's approval by the Senate is uncertain amid questions about his lack of traditional legal practice and his involvement in a jury system study that drew Senate scrutiny. Page 2Continued.
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Iowa Farmland Values Jump to Record $756 per Acre
An Iowa State University study shows farmland values in Iowa rising by $177 per acre to a statewide average of $756, the highest on record. The increase reflects a 31 percent year over year rise, with county values ranging from $1,178 in Grundy to $356 in Decatur, based on broker data from across the state.
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Vandals Strike Four Schools in Friday Break-ins
Police investigated four school break-ins reported Friday with an estimated total damage of 7500 dollars. Prairie High suffered about 5000 dollars in damage, including broken display case photos, window and clock damage, and torn intercom and thermostat. Other targets were Truman Adams and College schools. Custodian Steve Lowe discovered the break-ins shortly after 6 am, with extensive damage in hallways and the principal's office.
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After-Dinner Speaker Remains Popular With Crowds
The piece notes that despite tranquilizer use in Increased Turpbers, the after-dinner speaker still draws attention and remains a valued tradition.
Oil Nations Approve 38-Cent Revenue Hike
Vienna AP report says major oil producers agreed to raise government revenues by about 30 cents per barrel with potential price effects for consumers depending on absorbtion. Delegates note two choices, settle at current levels or return to September pricing, as they push for a unified market and inflation-linked adjustments amid ongoing talks.
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Kissinger outlines oil price policy and energy shift
U S Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States aims to reduce oil prices but will back alternate energy sources if prices fall and harm developments. He noted progress on Greek Turkish Cyprus talks, urged unity to avoid economic dislocation, and signaled resistance to a quick consumer-producer oil meeting. Talks at NATO reaffirmed focus on economic stability and oil conservation.
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Israeli Palestine peace demand calls for population freeze
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ismail Fahmy urged Israel to freeze its population growth for 50 years and compensate Palestinians and Arab states for damages, as Middle East tensions escalate with cross border fire in Lebanon and Gaza. He linked peace to a Palestinian entity and reparations for 1967 and subsequent Israeli actions.
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Rockefeller nomination moves to near-certain House vote
The Rockefeller vice presidential nomination appears headed for final House approval next week after committee recom mendation despite Democratic opposition over potential conflicts of interest. Supporters insist his integrity outweighs concerns while critics remain wary of concentrated wealth and influence on policy.
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