Two-Child Dream Persists for Young Women Says Census Official
Washington AP reports that for a second year young women favor limiting families to two children. Census official Maurice Moore cites cultural norms, contraception advances, economic conditions, and the women’s movement as factors behind the shift toward smaller families. He notes fertility expectations held steady around 2.5 children per woman in 1975, with historical support from 1967 when only 45 percent of wives ages 18 to 24 planned two.
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Nixon and Pat Nixon to visit China in February
The official Xinhua News Agency says former President Richard Nixon and wife Pat will visit China on February 21, 1976, marking the fourth anniversary of their 1972 trip. They accepted the invitation with pleasure and plans for a state visit to advance Sino U.S. relations.
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Kidnappings Strain Beirut Cease Fire Amid Civil War
In Beirut an outbreak of kidnappings hits the two week old truce as 13 people are abducted Thursday night. Nine are rescued while four remain missing. 10 of the abductees are Muslims signaling no sectarian motive. Civil war leaders near agreement on a total settlement to end the fighting.
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Kissinger adopts gloves-off stance with Congress amid campaign
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger plans to press Congress on foreign policy while maintaining a grass-roots speaking tour that has taken him to Los Angeles San Francisco and Laramie. Allies say he will stay on if Ford wants him, despite upcoming elections and partisan criticism from Sen. Mansfield.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Eight Month Daylight Saving Time Backed by Panel
Senate Commerce Committee approved eight months of DST from the first Sunday in March to the second Sunday in November with standard time for the rest of the year. House committee hearings pending. Department interim report cites energy savings and safety benefits, including reduced electricity use and fewer traffic injuries.
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Veterans checks delayed by aging computer system
About 647 000 veterans and dependents faced delays this month due to an outdated data system at the Veterans Administration. VA official William R. Martin said the rest of the seven million checks due Feb 1 were mailed on time and most delayed checks should have arrived by now.
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Unemployment Drops to 7.8 Percent in January
Washington reports the jobless rate falling from 8.3 to 7.8 percent in January the largest monthly decline in 16 years. Total employment rose by 800000 to 86.2 million with the work week at 40.3 hours and overtime up. Ford seeks political support as 1976 forecasts project rates near 7.3 percent by year end.
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Middletown Weather Forecast Looks Cloudy Tonight
Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Middletown tonight and Saturday with lows from 10 to 15 degrees and a high in the low 30s tomorrow. Yesterday's high was 31 and overnight low 20 with 25 inches of rain recorded. The outlook shows a chance of showers Sunday and Monday and fair skies Tuesday.
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