World's Finance Figures Split Over Key Questions
Washington AP reports that at the IMF meeting finance ministers and central bankers from major nations remain divided on core questions about reforming the world monetary system. The United States proposed a specific plan to revamp the system, clarifying some issues amid ongoing debate.
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Meet in Washington Move Toward Global Monetary Reform
Analysis from international meetings shows broad support for more flexible exchange rates and frequent small value changes. Disputes center on how major economies adjust balance of payments and whether surpluses should face sanctions. France resists automatic criteria for currency changes while the U S pushes broader dollar policy and SDRs integration. A 20-member view committee will oversee talks with deputies meeting again in Washington on November 22.
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Spock Calls for Universal $6500 Income for All Citizens
Presidential candidate Benjamin Spock proposes a guaranteed annual income of 6500 for a family of four. He attacks welfare as poverty living and cites Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 1971 to justify the figure. Spock argues most welfare recipients lack viable work alternatives and notes current payments fall short of basic needs.
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Protesters Clash With Police at Frankfurt Book Fair Stall
Demonstrators tried to shut down publisher IX. W. Shhuetz-Verlag at the Frankfurt book fair over a book titled Peterson, a Peculiar Bunch, said to glorify an SS unit in the Warsaw ghetto. Police repelled the protesters after demands to close the stall failed.
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