Unemployment dips below 6 percent nationwide
The U S unemployment rate falls under six percent in September for the first time in four years as payrolls rise modestly to 239000. Clinton calls the report fresh evidence of his economic program and hints at possible middle class tax relief while warning against jeopardizing recovery. Market optimism persists despite inflation concerns. experts foresee moderate growth with inflation rising about 3.2 percent in 1995.
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White House
Laura D'Andrea Tyson
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Eee
Labor
Robert Reich
Wall Street
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Sung Won Sohn
Norwest Corp
Minneapolis
Alan Greenspan
Eugene Sherman
County rate increases in Frederick County unemployment
Frederick County’s unemployment rate rose 0.3 points in August to 3.9 percent based on Maryland state figures. Unemployed totaled about 3,740 from a labor force of 95,504. Anne Arundel had the highest rate at 9.4 percent. Montgomery had the lowest in the state at 2.9 percent. The report noted inflationary signals and wage gains amid a strong economy, with service jobs leading hiring and government payrolls adding about 65,000 jobs.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Department of Economic and Employment Development
Carroll County
Howard County
Montgomery County
Washington County
Anne Arundel County
New York
M.A. Shapiro
Fed
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Katherine D. Abraham
Anchorman negotiates hostage standoff on live TV
Charleston police monitor a dramatic on air negotiation as anchorman Tom McGee talks with Marvin Stidham, who held his sister in law and her 14 month old daughter at gunpoint. Stidham agrees to surrender after approximately a 20 minute call during which no one is harmed.
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Charleston
W.va
Tom McGee
McGee
Marvin Stidham
Stidham
Law
Wowk-Tv
CBS
WOWK
Amd
Parents urged to regularly check car seats for safety
The article stresses repeated verification of car seat security and proper belt locking. Dana Hutchinson died when a Mercury Cougar veered across the center line on Norwood Road, with investigators weighing whether the seat was properly secured amid wet conditions and driver error. Authorities plan tests to determine if the safety system contributed to the fatal crash.
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Colella
Dana Hutchinson
Norwood Road
Dana
Michelle Hutchinson
Montgomery County
Rail station site selection for MARC extension
Urbana Pike suburb chosen for rail station, citing better business and commuter flow. Finalizes conceptual design phase. MTA to seek Federal Transit Administration approval by late fall or winter. A&E work through 1995, right of way in 1996, construction starting 1997. project target opening 1998 at about $50 million.
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Urbana Pike
Leichert
MTA
Federal Transit Administration
Frederick city tackles graffiti and Section 8 housing debate
DuBell defends Section 8 housing and cites HUD sheets while Janda calls for a goal oriented program. Aldermen Nash Baker and Grimes discuss graffiti control with police, noting rapid paint over in Charleston and a pledge to enforce laws on graffiti and bicycles. Major Raffensberger says suspects are easy to find and arrests will continue.
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HUD
Janda
Frederick
Meta Nash
Frances Baker
Charleston
S.C
Grimes
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