Jobless fathers drive AFDC roll increases in 25 states
HEW reports 3,543,102 AFDC families in October up 29,979 from September with jobless father heads rising by 8,351. Michigan leads new registrations as benefits exceed unemployment. The June 9 1975 Supreme Court ruling is expected to add about 187,000 families to AFDC at $77 million annually.
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Delayed Long-Distance Rates Set To Rise
Washington AP reports new long-distance telephone rates will not take effect today but are postponed to February 28 by FCC action. The Bell System says average monthly business bills will rise about 2 percent, with some long-distance calls increasing more as operator-assisted distances incur higher charges.
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UNESCO cites global literacy progress amid uneven national results
Ten years after and across several regions UNESCO notes progress in literacy programs. Algeria Mali Madagascar Sudan Ethiopia Tanzania Ecuador Iran Syria Peru the report highlights underutilized funds and wide material outputs including 100000 earning materials and 7200 problems. Tanzania’s program helps 200000 new literates by 1971 with continued growth and a law in Sudan mandating employer literacy training.
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Sweeping charter flight plan eyed by board
A new travel proposal outlines Advance Booking Charters with no hotel or meal minimums, 60 day advance Europe tickets, 30 days elsewhere, and round trips only. The plan, popular in Europe and Canada, awaits a finals decision after public comment.
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Hearst Trial: Judge Allows Taped Statement in Bank Robbery Case
US District Court Judge Oliver Carter ruled Miss Hearst's voluntary taped statement can be used in the case tied to the April 13 1974 robbery. Prosecutors confirmed plans to introduce the tape and other testimony including a Los Angeles teen who said Hearst and two others held him in May 1974. Brown Jr indicated five or six additional witnesses will be called.
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New Orleans seeks planes and ships for Guatemala relief
Officials scramble to move 150 tons of relief goods to Guatemala after an air cargo bottleneck. Alberto Fowler cites 40 tons already flown, 150 tons in a central warehouse awaiting space, and $6 000 cost to fly 30 000 pounds more. Edie Brannon reports urgent medicine requests as Aid groups push for chartered planes. Mayor Landrieu forms relief fund committee and seeks $5 000 to start, with possible cargo plane rentals.
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China reports militiamen clash with Soviet armed intruders
Tokyo AP reports China expanding militia in Sinkiang by 60 percent since 1971. Hsinhua cites face to face struggles with Soviet intruders over grazing rights and border confrontations. Militia trains with explosives, water conservation, signaling, and target shooting on horseback amid ongoing Sino Soviet tensions.
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Weather Outlook Near Neacee Mayz Through Friday
Residents expect mostly cloudy skies through Friday with a slight chance of showers today. Highs near 70s and lows in the mid 50s with variable winds under 10 mph. At Monroe Municipal Airport officials recorded a high Wednesday and a low of 52 this morning within the last 24 hours.
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Twin Cities Chit Chat film on Alaska at council office
A film from Alaska program screens Friday at the Council on Aging office 1826 Tower Drive starting 10 30 am. Christine Gray notes the series supports a June Alaska tour and invites attendees and potential travelers. The Harry James Benefit Dance and Show is set for Saturday Feb 21 8 pm to midnight at Monroe Club Center Conference Hall with tickets $15 per couple from the Civic Center box office.
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Harvard graduate students indicted on loan fraud charges
A federal grand jury indicted two Harvard University graduates for making false statements while applying for federally insured student loans. The defendants used false names and misrepresented identities in Cambridge and New Orleans. Spiro Pavlovich and Moiete Pavlovich were arrested and released on bond in separate states.
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Mustang Roundup Debate Faces Federal Action
Washington AP reports the Ford administration backs legislation to simplify rounding up and disposal of wild horses. Opponents warn the bill could turn herds into dog food and jeopardize habitat. Nevada relies heavily on federal land as ranchers push for easier control under existing laws.
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Lockheed Bribery Scandal Triggers Leadership Shakeup
Report says Lockheed chairman Daniel Haughton and president vice chairman A C Kotchian will resign to quell bribe furor. Japanese reaction splits as ultranationalists defend figures while a civic group demands names of ministers and politicians tied to the payoffs.
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No Major Flood Forecast for Lower Mississippi River
Army Corps of Engineers expects no major flooding along the lower Mississippi this year if the 10 day forecast holds. Crest projected at 1744 feet in mid February with a potential fall, unlike prior years when river levels rose above normal.
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