Unemployment Rising Among All South Africans
Johannesburg reports rising unemployment across races with blacks hit hardest. Economist Tooke estimates 12,000 blacks lose jobs monthly while 600,000 to 650,000 unemployed nationwide. Soweto residents face joblessness and rising crime fears amid political unrest and shrinking foreign investment.
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Federated Chamber of Industries
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Federated Chamber of In
Trade Deficit and Index Fall Mark January Economy
December and January reports show a TE hau S610 million deficit and a total deficit near $54 billion for Wié. The Commerce Department notes the composite index declined for the first time in four months, offset by a 1.2 percent rise in December. Weather affected activity but did not fully explain the downturn. Job layoffs rose to 1.3 percent, the average workweek fell to 38.7 hours, and several indicators including building permits and stock prices slipped. Imports rose 5 percent to 288 million barrels, the highest since January 1975.
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Carter Defends CIA Payments Disclosure Post Criticized
President Carter condemned the Washington Post for disclosing CIA payments to Jordanian King Hussein, saying the report was irresponsible. White House aides said Carter sought to limit disclosure and stressed governors could aid federal reorganization amid the energy crisis.
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Post
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Cartec
Publication delay cited in Carter story dispute
The Post reports a request to withhold a story for 24 hours before publication. Carter is quoted telling congressional leaders, while Powell declines to confirm if Carter notified The Post in advance of considering such a decision.
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Friday's Answer The Selective Service System operates the draft
The notice outlines that Friday's answer centers on the Selective Service System and its administration of the draft. It notes the agency’s role in potential conscription and related procedures, reflecting a government manpower policy topic highlighted in the period context.
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