Unemployment at 7 Percent in October Amid Mixed Signs
The Labor Department reports October unemployment at 7 percent, an unprecedented high for an expansion, with layoffs in steel and strikes in aircraft and auto parts offset by 445000 construction jobs and gains in service sectors. Employment rose year over year by 3.5 million, led by adult women, while teen joblessness eased but remains high.
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Granum
Julius Shiskin
Commissioner of
Labor Statistics
Congressional Joint Economic
Shiskin
White House
Aconomy
Labor Department
Fear and Fury Rattle St Louis After Car Bomb Killings
Three bombs ignite under car seats in St Louis County, killing Shirley Flynn and another resident, with two more attacks earlier in October. Investigators pursue a munitions expert as fear spreads among neighbors and police boost patrols. Federal agents assist in the probe.
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ST. Louis
Shirley Marle Flynn
Helms Fined 2000 and Suspended Jail Term
The article notes a $2000 fine for Helms with the jail sentence suspended. Attorney general in charge of the criminal division details the sentencing. The defense cites Helms’ oath with the CIA and his prior Senate testimony as context for the plea, while Williams describes Helms’ conduct and conscience.
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Hims
Parker
Williams
CIA
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Carter energy plea fuels doubts on trip
President Carter signals a public energy program push but doubts linger about his travel. White House aides indicate no final decision on postponing or proceeding with the trip while Congress works on energy legislation. Networks plan to televise his address live.
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White House
Jody Powell
Washington
Congress
Powell
CBS
NBC
ARG
Latin America
Africa
Asia
Europe
Belgium
Poland
France
House
Senate
Thomas P. O'Neill
Robert C. Byrd
Calif. Board of Equalization Faces Kidco Saga
California officials scrutinize Kidco operations at San Diego Country Estates amid publicity. Ronald Reagan lauded the enterprise on radio. State senator John Stull is cited concerning equity and future sales, while Dickie and his sister describe their money making through local tasks and taxes. They defend their business against state obstacles and environmental enforcement.
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San Diego Country Estates
California Board of Equalization
Ronald Reagan
John Stull
Cessna
Stull
Dickie
San Diego
Lunde
Embargo on weapons to South Africa expands at UN
The article notes Western powers move toward an embargo on arms to South Africa, with Britain France and the United States shifting policy. It describes vetoes, U.N. resolutions, and calls to halt arms supplies, with a focus on nuclear and related equipment and ongoing voluntary measures by several nations. It mentions Kurt Waldheim and the Security Council timeline.
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Africa
France
South Africa
U.N
United States
Britain
Carter
U.S
John Vorster
Canada
West Germany
Cecncil
Kurt Waldheim
Security Council
Dispute over using car ends in murder
DETROIT AP A mother Magida Buck 23 was jailed on a murder charge after her son William Buck 23 was found shot to death in a vacant lot across from his home. Police say an argument over use of the family car led to the shooting when Buck said he would wreck the car after a brick throwing incident.
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Jim Cahill
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau
Treasury Department
Er. Hanneken
Son
Detroit
Magida Buck
Spee
William Buck
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