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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1974

Page

5

Burns urges $4 million emergency job program plan

Washington Dr Arthur F Burns chairman of the Federal Reserve Board proposed a 4 billion public service employment program to create about 800000 jobs in state and local government if unemployment rises above 6 percent He urged Congress to consider tax increases to fund part of the program and suggested tougher wage price monitoring boards with power to delay increases to curb inflation

Washington Arthur F. Burns Federal Reserve Board Burns Congressional Joint Economic Committee Charles H. Percy Rick Congress Percy Secretary of the Treasury William E. Simon Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Nixon Federal Reserve Seven-Naw Board Javits William Proxmire D-Wis Ford

Nine percent U.S. note draws record investor rush

Thousands of investors mob New York Federal Reserve banks to buy the new 9 per cent U.S. Treasury note of $2.25 billion. Denominations start at $1,000, maturing in 33 months, offered commission-free as small savers seek higher yields than banks. Remarks note restraint, slow growth, and higher unemployment as policy.

New York Federal Reserve U.S. Treasury Federal Reserve Bank United States Simon

Economic Movements Question Sluggish Business Trends

The remarks contend that despite a sluggish economy recent movements lack signs of a sustained decline in business activity. The statement notes no clear cumulative downturn pattern and emphasizes ongoing variability in economic performance.

Britain announces price index linked savings plans

Britain moves to shield pensioners and small savers from inflation by creating two price index linked savings schemes. Five year bonds for old age pensioners and payroll deduction plans will adjust annually with the retail price index, offering potentially high returns and tax exemptions while allowing early withdrawal.

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