Recession compared to the Great Depression review
A historical comparison outlines length, unemployment, stock market, profits, housing, auto production and bankruptcies between the 1930s Depression and the current recession. It notes safeguards exist now, with 1970s data cited and a caution on debt and wage trends.
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New York
Dui & Headstreet
Seeds of a Circus Grow in Pleasanton and Beyond
Clifford Vargas, founder of Circus Vargas based in San Leandro, wintered his operation at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton after returning to his hometown. Born on Santa Rita Road, raised on farms in Pleasanton and Livermore, he pursued varied jobs before entering advertising, which led to ownership of Circus Vargas two years ago after a lineage of promotions with Rudy Brothers and Germaine.
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Clifford Vargas
Bay Area
Washington
Florida
Vargas
San Leandro
Santa Rita Road
Livermore
Pleasanton
Angela Street
San Francisco
Chicago
Midwest
Rudy Brothers Circus
California
Go Partners
Charles Germaine
Miller-Johnson Circus
Germaine Beedmie
Circus
City council backs plan to boost affordable housing
Hayward leaders show cautious support for a plan to involve private builders and investors in building or rehabilitating thousands of housing units for low and moderate income families. HUD would provide rent subsidies to ensure tenants can afford rents, though Mayor Irene Weinreb remains skeptical.
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Hayward
Irene Weinreb
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Weather shift teased as sun may fade to rain
A weather update hints at a potential change from sunny conditions. The forecaster projects a 38 percent chance of rain with cooler highs and breezy winds, signaling unsettled skies ahead. Page 15.
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Feng Stresk
Verth
Ford oil tariff faces House delay and debt clash
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 19 to 15 to delay Ford’s proposed oil import tariffs for 90 days and 15 to 14 to link the measure to a debt ceiling increase from 495 to 531 billion dollars. President Ford Defends tariff as interim step to curb foreign oil dependence while Congress weighs broader action.
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Washington
WPI
Ford
House Ways and Means Committee
William J. Green
D-Pa
Congress
Rebates Boost Mid Month Car Sales Across Big Four
In Detroit the four major automakers report mid month sales up 41 percent from early January, driven by rebates of 40 to 400 dollars. Dealers note showroom traffic up sharply since the price war began January 13, though layoffs remain unchanged and full impact will show in late January and early February reports.
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Detroit
UPS
U.S
Chrysler
PG&E to Seek Substantial General Rate Increase
PG&E plans a substantial general rate increase this year to cover rising air and natural gas costs. Frederick Mielke said the raise could cost California consumers hundreds of millions, with the exact size undecided. The utility already seeks a 1973 233 million hike, and 1974 profits topped 241 million despite lower sales.
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Sacramento
UPI
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Pg&e
Frederick W. Mielke
California
State Public Utilities Commission
Mielke
PG & E
Incme
Shermer L. Sibley
Fake fur fails to foil fuzz
A man entered the Clinic Bar, removed his hat and beard disguise, and attempted a taxi ride. Police arrested Loyd Luther Milam, 47, of Capri Avenue, on suspicion of robbery after witnesses saw him remove the beard and wait for a pickup. He allegedly took $1.4.
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Hayward
Loyd Luther Milam
Capri Avs
Oapicion
Robery
Milam
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