Unemployment Claims Fall Signaling Possible Jobless Drop
The UPI report shows December unemployment insurance claims dropping from 301000 to 266000, the lowest since mid 1970, with a small rise in average work week to 40.3 hours. Officials, including Harold C. Passer, predict a significant unemployment reduction in 1972 amid expected growth, inflation easing, and a stronger US position abroad, while warnings note margins of error and policy implications of wage price controls.
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Manila students attack police with projectiles in protest
In Manila downtown a student protest over tuition hikes escalated as demonstrators pelted police and guards with pillbox bombs rocks and torches during Thursday actions near the university. The incident adds to mounting campus unrest across the city.
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Elevated to General Aids Historic Black Woman Astronaut
The Air Force elevated 76 colonels to brigadier general including Thomas P Stafford deputy director of flight crew operations and Apollo 10 veteran, Ethel A Hoefly nurse corps chief, Lucius Theus director of management analysis, and others. Stafford becomes the third astronaut to reach flag rank while Hoefly becomes the second female general.
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POW MIA issue highlighted in Florida by governor
Florida Governor Reubin Askew pledged to raise the POW MIA issue with visiting presidential candidates, citing its importance to the state and 150 affected Florida families. He agreed to wear a bracelet honoring missing serviceman Lt Col Mark Stevenson and urged candidates to state their position on POWs before the March 14 primary.
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City Financing Gets First Aid
TALLAHASSEE UP I reports the Florida legislature faces a city finance crisis. Gov. Askew aims for a quick relief plan while long term reform, including possible merging of some cities and counties, lingers to 1973. Local taxes and mill rates face mandatory cuts, hitting Tampa Miami and St. Petersburg hardest.
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Shevin Active as Public Advocate in Florida Power Rate Case
In Tallahassee the Florida Supreme Court ruled the Public Service Commission must recognize Attorney General Robert L. Shevin as the public's spokesman against Florida Power Corporation's bid for a 19.5 million rate increase. The court allowed Shevin to continue fundraising for auditing expenses to assess the fairness of current rates. The PSC had refused FPPC’s demand for 25,000, and Shevin has raised about 5,000 via Suncoast Consumer's League and other groups. The court noted Shevin already intervenes on behalf of the state government, a major customer of electric power, while the PSC remains the consumer advocate in rate disputes. Shevin argued for an impartial three-person tribunal rather than a combined judge and public attorney setup.
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Hitchhikers Kill Man and Wound Wife on Alabama Road
Four hitchhikers, including a woman, attacked Michael Froney and his wife Sharon on a dirt road after boarding their camper near Atlanta and entering Alabama. Froney, 34, was killed with multiple stab wounds. Sharon, 27, survived after seven back stabs. The couple were en route to Tallahassee for a construction job. suspects looted the camper and set it afire before fleeing. The incident prompted a statewide alert for the four suspects.
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Nixon Heads For China On Feb. 16
President Nixon plans to depart Washington on February 16 for a week long trip to China with stops in Hawaii Guam and Peking Hangchiew and Shanghai. An advance group will prepare live telecasts via a new ground station and satellite link the Intelsat 4 now in orbit.
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Nixon Won't Oust Hoover After Election
President Nixon will not remove FBI Chief J Edgar Hoover, says Attorney General John N Mitchell. Mitchell called Tribune report pure speculation and noted Hoover serves at the President's pleasure while Hoover, 76, has signaled willingness to remain if health and vigor allow. White House aides dismissed the tale as routine gossip about Hoover's retirement plans.
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UPT
Young Demos Meet Saturday in Fort Walton Beach
The Florida Young Democrats Executive Committee will hold its monthly meeting Saturday at the Coronado Motel in Fort Walton Beach. It marks the first statewide gathering in Northwest Florida in years with area Democrats invited to attend. Hosted by Okaloosa County Young Democrats and the Okaloosa Walton Junior College Young Democrats.
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