Carter seeks 1.5 percent unemployment reduction
President Carter’s $30 billion stimulus aims to cut unemployment by about 1.5 million by year’s end, targeting 6.5 to 7 percent. Congress debates feasibility with economists from the CBO and critics from the AFL CIO and lawmakers like Bolling Leggett and Mitchell weighing the ambitious goal.
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Datsun honesty questioned in California tests
California Air Resources Board cites possible illegal prep of Datsun cars for air pollution tests. Board questions Nissan executives over a Tokyo memo suggesting pre picked cars and tuning for testing. Investigation referred to attorney generals office and Los Angeles County district attorney.
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Winter Weather, Energy Crunch Idle Hundreds of Thousands
Weather and cold waves idled about 380000 workers as energy shortages worsened. Florida sought an agricultural disaster declaration for up to 180000 migrant workers left jobless. Gas cutbacks hit 200000 more across several states while refineries cut aviation fuel to boost heating supply.
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Bell confirmed as attorney general amid labor picketing dispute
The Senate approved Grif fin Bell as attorney general 75 to 21 after eight hours of debate amid charges of cronyism and a mediocre civil rights record. Bell would be sworn in today at a Justice Department ceremony with Carter present while Ray Marshall faces a separate confirmation battle. Sen. Henry Bellman will oppose Marshall over union related policy positions including repeal of right to work laws and military unionization.
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U.S. automakers report strong mid January sales
U.S. automakers posted solid mid January results with car sales up 15 percent from a year ago and a record pace for trucks. Ford GM and Chrysler all reported gains as inventories shrink and rebates boost demand, marking a peak period not seen since 1973.
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State assessment on UFW trimmed after dispute
A $1 million unemployment insurance and income tax assessment against the United Farm Workers of America was reduced to $101,953 by state records. The case stems from four years starting 1971 amid a heated clash with the Department of Benefit Payments as Cesar Chavez vows to fight the charge saying volunteers were not employees. The department notes the original claim included $940,000 with breakdowns for unemployment, tax withholdings, and penalties.
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