Carter picks Cyrus Vance for secretary of state
President-elect Jimmy Carter selects Cyrus R. Vance a veteran diplomat and defense official to be secretary of state with Senate confirmation likely. Carter plans to name a second appointee, banker Thomas Lance, as budget director, aiming to fill much of the cabinet by Christmas.
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Douglas County candidates file campaign expense reports
Most 1976 Douglas County candidates filed initial campaign reports by the deadline with some committees still pending. Alfred Base did not file a report, and Robert Ammel submitted a blank form noting personal rights. Betty Leslie led in total spending among those reporting, while I J Stoneback had the highest personal expenses.
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Jobless rate jumps to 8.1 in November amid price rise
U S unemployment climbs to 8.1 percent in November the highest this year as 200000 more Americans join the jobless rolls for a total of 781 million in unemployment. Wholesale prices rise for the third straight month led by higher energy costs while farm prices fall slightly.
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China names Huang Hua foreign minister in shakeup
Huang Hua, long a China diplomat and U N ambassador since 1971, named foreign minister in a government shakeup aimed at advancing rapprochement with the United States. Chiao Kuan hua is replaced as part of moves disclosed by Hsinhua after Mao era changes.
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Richard M. Nixon
Mexican peasants press for land as protests grow
Thousands of campesinos in Sinaloa disrupt farm work to demand land grants and end expropriations. Officials warn crops risking loss while Campesino camps dot Carrizo Fuerte and Guasave valleys with banners and flags demanding immediate titles.
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County jobless rate drops in Douglas County
Douglas County gains 1,900 in total employment to 28,275 for October with unemployment at 3.0 percent based on Kansas Division of Employment figures. Government payroll leads the rise while nondurable goods momentum and Christmas retail downturn forecast a temporary decline from October to January.
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High court delays death for Gilmore
The Supreme Court postponed Gary Mark Gilmore’s scheduled Monday execution by at least one day after his mother requested mercy. Utah officials must respond by Tuesday to the appeal pending at the high court. Weather outlook: daytime 30s, near 20s Tuesday, with a chance of snow on Monday.
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Index Chance of Snow Flurries
Journal-V reports possible snow flurries in the forecast with brief mention of updated details on page 11. The notice suggests unsettled winter weather and calls readers to check the continuation for full conditions and timing.
Lawrence post office coping with Christmas parcel rush
Lawrence officials report mail flow is about normal to slightly heavier than last year as the December 25 guaranteed delivery deadline nears. Don Wetzel notes Lawrence handles roughly 5 million pieces from Dec 1 to 28 with national trends showing lighter volumes. He advises patrons to mail early to insure timely delivery despite some eastern strike disruption.
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