Unemployment tops seven percent as recession deepens
The nation’s unemployment rate rose to 7.1 percent in December with over six million jobless for the first time since the Great Depression. December’s jump from 6.7 percent marked the largest monthly increase since October 1980, as layoffs surged across industries and total unemployed reached about 6.4 million. The government noted 260,000 to 3.2 million people held idle positions, intensifying calls for policy action to revive the economy. President Ford faced pressure to implement new stimulus while advisers weigh options.
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East Iowa Snowstorm Warnings Lifted After Fatal Accidents
A winter storm dumped heavy snow across Eastern Iowa, with four traffic deaths reported Thursday. An earlier winter storm warning was canceled as conditions eased, while multiple crashes near Manchester and Grinnell highlighted dangerous, accumulating snow. Authorities tallied eight-plus reported accidents as roads remained slick.
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Hughes Will Be Senate Consultant
Washington reports Sen Harold Hughes of Iowa will stay on the sunmate payroll as a consultant for six months to aid his alcohol and drug rehabilitation work. He says the arrangement does not interfere with his Christ-centered duties and continues in prayer groups while he declined to seek re election.
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Notional Utes Fringe Tale Sparks Morning Banter
Local chatter centers on a playful misquote about routines and a stranger’s encounter. Report notes a light, humorous tone without clear names or concrete events, capturing a casual, whimsical mood from the day’s street talk.
Iowa Jobless Rate Rises 0.5 Percent in December
The Iowa labor department reported December unemployment up 0.5 percentage points from November, with the national rate also showing a rise. Officials attributed the uptick to seasonal factors and noted the state’s labor market remained cautiously improving overall.
Watergate Remains Inquiries Amid Court Activity
Ongoing grand jury work and a stalled Watergate inquiry leave questions about charges and trials. Key figures include John Connally, former Texas governor and Nixon aide, facing bribery and perjury charges tied to milk price supports. The special prosecutor continues investigations as press accounts detail tapes and campaign bribery links.
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Unknown Hero Buried at Cook County Cemetery
Ambiguous report describes a mysterious hero buried in Cook County cemetery with a plain casket amid a public funeral. The article notes uncertain identity, mentions a minister and few relatives, and references a burial cost and private details surrounding the service.
Nixon declines comment on guilty verdict amid illness
A Nixon spokesperson said the former president will not immediately address yesterday's verdict. He remains in frail health and aides noted he cannot speak while recovering from a recent medical procedure. The statement said his legal team will appeal while health limits public appearances.
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AT&T Proposes Increase on Interstate Call Rates
AT&T proposed a new rate structure to raise charges on about seven percent of interstate calls while lowering the rest. The plan would lift overall revenue by about 7.2 percent and add around 707 million in annual fees, pending FCC approval with possible hearings.
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Winter Weather Keeps City Snowbound and Cold
Fragments report heavy snowfall and subzero risks around Chil Indy Eastern Town with forecasts of up to six inches. Wayne Murdoch, streets superintendent, notes operations were satisfactory though earlier plowing could help. City airport reports no issues. Thieu awards Thurmond with Kim Khanh Medal as visiting lawmakers aid Vietnam efforts.
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Ford Signs Trade Bill Amid Turbulent Conditions
President Ford signs a controversial trade bill amid tensions with the Soviet Union. The act creates a generalized system of trade relations and aims to shield U.S. industries and workers from foreign competition while seeking to improve emigration talks with the Soviet bloc. Western nations resume talks on trade banners and negotiations continue.
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