Nixon Budget Aims to Save Jobs Amid Uncertainty
The budget proposes measures to support high employment while dampening inflation, with options to accelerate federal construction, public-service jobs, or higher Social Security benefits. Shultz ranks unemployment insurance and cautious stimulus, arguing the energy crisis deeper slows growth. Housing subsidies for 118,000 public housing units are planned as early stimulus, while up to $6 billion more could flow into the economy if needed. The $329.8 billion spending plan rises defense, health, and social costs with no mandatory increases, and outlines new energy research funding and health insurance and welfare reforms for potential later enactment.
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Trucker strike, violence, layoffs ripple nationwide
The nationwide truckers strike escalates with violence and mass layoffs as diesel prices rise from 33 to 47 cents a gallon. States deploy National Guardsmen while governors warn of economic disruption and potential meat and produce shortages. A moratorium proposal stalls as drivers demand price rollbacks and higher freight rates pass-through.
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St. Louis
Unpaid DMV Fees Prompt Vehicle Registration Warnings
A DMV spokesman said unpaid fees led to a $93 debt with a 1971 road-registered truck and a stolen 197 tag. Used-car buyers should obtain the current registration card and the pink slip. if the serial numbers on the tag and current registration match, there are no liens. HUD responds to missed rebate checks by logging inquiries. a mortgage rebate check was found and processed after inquiry. A pickup sale with Blue Chip stamps delayed by a former sales manager. the dealer will honor stamps for the customer who purchased the truck during the offer. For a harpsichord for a wedding ceremony, Kasimoff-Bruthner Piano Co. rents for about $100 for 24 hours including transport and tuning. Modern Musical Services in Hollywood also offers rentals with transport but requires the renter to provide a tuner.
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Hollywood
Plane departure underscores bank account barriers for travelers
A Montana writer details two months in a community where banks refuse cashing Social Security checks without local accounts. He cites repeated refusals, sister’s 38-year bank relation, and frustrated plans to stay longer, urging changes to preserve visitor spending and local economy.
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Wilmington
Drivers See About Nine Percent Drop In Involvement
A report notes a roughly nine percent decline in the number of involved drivers, with the total not clearly determined due to incomplete figures.
Bus bombing in England kills 11 soldiers and families
A 5 cent pound bomb exploded on a bus near the M62 in England, killing 11 people and wounding 14. The attack targeted service men and their families returning to bases around Catterick, with police linking the blast to the Irish Republican Army amid Britain's large manhunt.
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