Jobless Formula May Distort Unemployment Figures
New York AP reports a seasonal adjustment formula adds over 2 million to final five months of unemployment, potentially shaping the presidential election. Officials dispute impact while noting revisions to May 1975 rate from 9.2 to 8.9 percent and ongoing seasonal adjustments.
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New York
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger & Co
Media
Sindlinger
Ford Administration
Ronald Nessen
Reagan Tears Mark Deep Disappointment in Farewell Scene
Kansas City report recalls Ronald Reagan’s tearful moment at departure from loyal troops and parallels with his 1966 California governorship. The piece contrasts his rise from actor to governor and notes the emotional farewell as he faces a political setback.
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Kansas City, Mo
Ronald Reagan
Death Valley
California
Goldwater
Reagan
Still More Killings In South Africa
The AP reports 19 more black deaths in three days of rioting near Port Elizabeth, raising the toll to at least 252 killed nationwide since mid-June. Violence spread to auto factories as police fired on protesters. more than 1,500 injured. The unrest targets townships and industrial sites amid apartheid-era tensions in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
Pretoria
Transvaal
Smoke Detectors Faulty Says CPSC Recalling 220 Units
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports several cases of malfunctioning BRK Electronics Model SS749 smoke detectors from 220 of 110000 units. BRK voluntarily recalls, informs distributors and fire officials, and redesigns circuitry after reports of resistor burnout. No injuries, only scorch marks, model made April 1974 to September 1975. Call 312-851-7330 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Illinois
BRK Electronics
Aurora
Clair
Auction of Household Goods in Pomona Kansas
A public auction will be held for household goods and personal property after the move to a trailer home. The sale site is two blocks north of the city park in Pomona Kansas. The exact date is to be announced.
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Pomona
Kansas
Notice to landowners on Rural Water District 5 rate change
Legal notice dated 1976 lists a special board meeting of Rural Water District No 5 Douglas County Kansas. It states the October 1 1976 rate increase from 800 to 750 plus installation costs for new memberships and prepaid charges. Contact board members in Lawrence Overbrook Ottawa and Lawrence addresses for inquiries.
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Rural Water District
Douglas County
Kansas
Board of Directors
Rural Water District No
M Meidershipilor
Board of
George Alexander
RFD
Overbrook
Gerald Dwyer
Lawrence
Orville Flory
RED
Probate notices in Franklin County Kansas estates
Multiple probate notices from Franklin County Kansas published in August 1976 announce hearings and final settlements. Executors Donald R. Cade Milo Nordyke and Robert S. Hin face proceedings on wills for Hattie M. Robinson Jennie S. Harbison and Mabel J. Nordyke with hearing dates, deadlines, and attorney details.
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Franklin County
Kanaas
Hattie M. Robinson
Kanes
Donald R. Cade
Kansas
Jennie S. Harbison
State of
Robert 5
Jennie 5
Harbison
Ottawa
Robert S. Hin
Mabel J. Nordyke
Heraby
Milo Nordyke
O& Brother
Seid
Mila Nordyke
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Julius Shiskin
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Jack Bregger
Labor Department
Division of
Barry Goldwater
CPSC
Dennis Clair
BRK
Martin
Floyd Patterson
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Nolan Ryan
Margaret McNees
Jack Nelson
Mickey Johnson
Citizens State Bank
Servige Company
Skoog & Latimer
Ottawa, Kansas
Attys
Said County
Arnett Brown
State of Kansas
Flonalé Grown
Flossie Brown
Thomas E. Gleason
Thomas E. Glaaton
Chetd
Ottewa
Kan
Atty
Ottawa Herald
Keith
Harlan Page
Jim Allen
Lonnie Beecer
Stewart Farms
Billie Woods and
Bayman's Carpets
Farmers Co-Op
Elmer Anderson
Oak Haven
Richmond Fair
West 8St Street
Prairie Village
Wright
W. Ca
Kansas University Medical Center
South
Hickory
Grant
South Sycamore
Pearls Corner
White House
South Poplar
Poplar
Wilson
South Elm
van Lieden
South Oak
Strehlow’s
East 15Th Street
Apple Lake
North Cedar
King
Phillips 66
Reln Tancers
King Street
Pentecostal_Churé Church of God
St. Bernard Vicinity
Allied
East
Nelson
Edgerton
Herald
Cedar
Bedford
Gardner
Bammer Springs
Kansas City
J. B. Big Boy
Seener
Weldner Gil Co
Main
General Services
Joe Blake
Richmond
Louisburg
City Road
Olathe
Singer Sewing Machine
Dundee Fabrics
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