Unemployment soars as 6 million seek work in December
Washington AP reports unemployment rose to 7.1 percent in December, the highest in 13 years, with over six million jobless. Auto layoffs push totals, while Ford and Chrysler cut shifts and plants face extended shutdowns. Meany convenes union leaders to stabilize economy.
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Gold Stull Slow as US buyers avoid gold bullion
Gold prices held steady to slightly lower in US markets while Americans showed indifference to owning bullion. In Europe prices moved little to sharply lower with Zurich closing at 171 and London at 174 per ounce. US auctions loom as the government plans to sell about 350 million dollars of gold with sealed bids due Monday.
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Lee Mitgang
Associated Press
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Switzerland
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Paris
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General Services Administration
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GSA
Kissinger Raises Few Eyebrows
President Ford’s spokesman avoided confirming if Kissinger spoke for policy on using force against Mideast oil producers to prevent industrial collapse. Kissinger said force could be possible only in a gravest emergency, while urging against military action amid fears of another Arab-Israeli war and potential oil embargo reactions.
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Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Mideast
Kissinger
White House
Ron Nessen
Nessen
Puerto Rico
Andrews Air Force Base
Vietnam
Andrews
U.S
Business Week
Deadline Set for City and School Board Candidacy
Ottawa voters face filing deadlines for the April 1 city commission and USD 290 school board races. City candidates must file at Ottawa City Hall by noon January 28 with a $5 fee or petition signatures of 250 voters or 10 percent of last election ballots. School board hopefuls file in Franklin County Courthouse by a $5 fee or 50 signatures. A primary on March 4 if more than two file per office. voter registration ends February 1 for the primary and March 11 for the general. Any eligible city voter may run for the city commission. any eligible school district voter may run for the school board.
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Board of Education
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Ottawa City Hall
Franklin County
Bruce Spears
First baby of 1975 in Franklin County born at Ransom Hospital
The Wiseman family welcomed Emily Jean, a six pound ten ounce girl, at about 2 a.m. at Ransom Memorial Hospital. She is the first Franklin County birth of 1975, joining 2% year-old sister Amy. The family will be pictured in Saturday's Herald with gift details on pages 6 and 7.
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Ray Wiseman
Franklin County
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Emily Jean
Amy
Top Level Session on CIA Troubles
President Ford held separate talks with Kissinger and Schlesinger over CIA domestic spying allegations. Colby’s 50 page report and Helms’ potential return loom as Ford plans a midweek statement and signs the trade bill amid economic concerns.
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Washington
Ford
Henry A. Kissinger
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James R. Schlesinger
White House
William E. Colby
Richard Helms
Iran
Oval Office
Colby
U.S
Farmers See Record Year in Prices Despite Inequities
USDA analysts report 1974 prices received by farmers averaged 183 percent of the 1967 baseline, a new high, though parity ratios show uneven benefits across commodities. The yearly parity read 81 percent, down from 88 in 1973, with monthly lows and a December reading of 73 percent. High crop prices favor cash sellers while livestock prices lag, highlighting unequal gains.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
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