Jobless rate drop questioned as possible statistics flaw
AP News notes the November jobless rate fell to 5.2 percent but the New York Fed cites a shrinking labor force and reduced head of household counts as likely statistical quirks. The bulletin warns inflation signals may be understated while December prices could shift the picture.
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Astronaut outlines Skylab goals and mission plan
NASA chose Alan Bean to lead Skylab's first 56 day flight with 28 day and 56 day missions planned. The space station will launch unmanned on a Saturn V and include an empty third stage workshop. Bean explains using Apollo hardware for long duration spaceflight to study future space use.
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Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A lighthearted column mocks local concerns with wit about a business slipping toward decline, aging workers, a pricey roof bill, and playful comparisons to hair and whiskey while noting the author’s signature style. The piece reads as a social commentary with a sharp sidelong glance at everyday folly.
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