Energy costs push 1981 start as wholesale prices rise
Washington AP report shows wholesale prices up 11.7 percent in 1980 and December 0.6 percent, with energy and food expected to accelerate in 1981. Unemployment eased slightly from 7.5 to 7.4 percent, 7.8 million jobless at year end, amid mixed declines in pork sugar coffee and other foods. Janet Norwood warns energy price shifts will shape inflation.
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Washington
Labor Department
Janet Norwood
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Joint Economic Committee of Congress
Fire kills at least 13 in Keansburg NJ boarding home
A early morning blaze at Beachview Rest Home in Keansburg killed at least 13 residents and left 18 unaccounted for. Eight injured residents and several firefighters were treated as investigators probed the fire’s origin while survivors faced freezing temperatures.
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Keansburg
N.J
Middletown
Richard O'Shaughnessy
Beachview
New Jersey
Raritan Bay
Newark
Alexander Lehrer
Monmouth County
Scott
Naumetz
First Aid Squad
Frank Folz
Kevin Robinson
Newpoint Fire Company
James G. Beatty Jr
Bayshore Community Hospital
Family Struggle Spurs Urgent Debate Over Living Costs
A reader notes the squeeze of supporting a family while funding government programs on a single income. The concern highlights policy tradeoffs and the pressure on households balancing budgets amid rising prices.
Cosden sues Jaco Oil in half million oil scam case
Cosden Oil & Chemical Co. of Big Spring files in 118th District Court seeking triple damages from Jaco Oil Co. and related parties, alleging delivery false invoices and theft of crude oil. The suit follows a Texas Ranger led probe tied to a “miracle chemical” claim and Sims arrest after a stakeout east of Big Spring.
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Big Spring, Texas
Cosden Oil & Chemical Co
Big Spring
Jaco Oil Co., Inc
Jaco
Dwight C. “Butch” Wheeler
Odessa
John Thedford Sims
Wheelco Oil Co
Midland
Sims
Cosden
John Dunlap
118Th District Court
Texas
Eddie Almond
Texas Railroad Commission
Foggy dawn jog highlights need for visibility near campus
An early Friday jogger reported limited visibility as thick fog rolled over University Avenue around 7 a.m. The morning condition underscored potential safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists.
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University
Hostage talks center on money in Tehran stalled talks
An American hostage negotiation team led by Warren Christopher pressed in Algiers as talks focused on money, with Algeria delaying a U S reply after hours of discussions. Washington officials said funds frozen by courts limit U S action, and an escrow proposal was floated to release assets only after the hostages are freed.
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Algiers
Algeria
Warren
Tehran
United States
Mohamed Benyahia
U.S
Iran
Christopher
Washington
Carter
Haig warns US faces dangerous era in foreign policy
Secretary designate Alexander Haig told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States must ground its foreign policy in fighting for values. He warned of a dangerous future driven by Soviet power and global threats, defending his Watergate role while stressing national interest and defense over peace at any cost.
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Washington
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Republic
Haig
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Richard Nixon
Senate
Howard Baker Jr
Nixon
North Vietnam
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Poland
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Asia
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