Jobless Rate Edges Down to 6.9 Percent in September
The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in September from 7.1 percent in August, remaining around 7 percent for five months. Black unemployment improved from 14.5 percent in August to 13.1 percent last month, though analysts cite a possible statistical quirk. The report notes a potential need for tax cuts to spur growth, with job creation programs aimed to reach 6.5 percent by year end. Unemployment declined by 180,000 to 6.8 million, while 91.1 million Americans held jobs, up 220,000 for the month, and labor force participation rose to 57.3 percent. President Carter faces pressure amid debates over Humphrey Hawkins employment legislation.
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Washington
Carter
Labor Department
Maryland governor Mandel sentenced to four years in prison
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a mail fraud racketeering scheme. Judge Robert J. Taylor urged Mandel to reflect on his errors while Mandel claimed his life is in disarray yet he remains hopeful for his family. Blair Lee will remain acting governor.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Marvin Mandel
Robert J. Taylor
Mandel
W. Dale Hess
Ivy Kavers
Ernest M. Corey Jr
Pata A
Karry W. Rodgers
Blair Lee
Iowa
Warren McCray
Steel price rise drives inflation in US economy
White House price-monitoring agency reports steel prices have surged 79 percent over five years, 9.4 percent in the year to August, fueling inflationary pressure. It notes higher costs for labor and inputs, underutilization of capacity, and rising imports to Aug 1.83 million tons, the highest in 32 months.
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Washington
White House
Carter
Colmeilan
Nixon delivers brief pep talk at Orange County GOP event
Former President Richard Nixon spoke briefly to about 50 wealthy Republican contributors and wives at an Orange County dinner, stressing fighting spirit over money. He urged finding young, attractive party members and paid his own way, with Mrs Nixon reportedly not attending.
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Corona del Mar
Richard M. Nixon
Ernie Winter
Republican Finance Committee
Orange County
Nixon
Athalle Clark
Saratoga collides with Austrian ship off Messina
The US aircraft carrier Saratoga and the Austrian Ville d Orient collided in the Strait of Messina. No serious injuries were reported aboard the 60,000-ton Saratoga or the Ville d Orient. The Austrian vessel suffered a large bow gash above the waterline. A Navy spokesman said the Saratoga had no significant damage.
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Sicily
Saratoga
Strait of Messina
U.S. 7Th Fleet
U.S. Navy
Franco Mormando
Reggio Calabria
Marsvilles
Mediterranean
Mormando
Naples
6Th Fleet
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oceanus
Thousands evacuated as Dow plant chlorine leak erupts
In Midland Michigan a Dow Chemical plant chlorine leak forced evacuations of thousands from nearby schools homes and businesses. About two and a half hours later residents began returning. Six workers were treated and released at Midland Hospital. The spill prompted emergency response and city officials secured the area.
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Midland, Mich
Dow Chemical Co
Midland Hospital
Michigan City
Picket rulings clash in West and East Coast dock dispute
Arbitrator George Love in Wilmington ruled ILA pickets at South Stand Harbor’s Valley Forge legitimate and Bona fide, while San Francisco arbitrator Armon Barsamian said the ILA pickets were not legitimate. The clash tests a mutual aid pact between ILWU and PMA as West Coast ports face East Coast action.
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California
Wilmington
San Francisco
ILA
Armon Barsamian
West Coast
International, Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Bay Area
Long Beach Harbor
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Pacific
Maritime Associaton
Love
Ilwu-Pma
The
Coast Labor Relations Commission
John MacEvoy
Association
Southern California
PMA
U.S
ILWU
TV influenced youth found guilty of murder in Miami case
Ronny Zamora, a junior high student, is convicted of first degree murder for slaying a 93 year old woman and burglary, armed robbery, and firearm possession. Jurors reject television insanity as a defense and sentencing is set for November 7.
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Miami
Ronny Zamora
Zamora
Winstcom
Ellis Rubin
Paul Haker
John Kateb
Supreme Court blocks Los Angeles Owens Valley water pumping
The Supreme Court rules Los Angeles must curb pumping from Owens Valley wells. Page 4. The item notes the ruling and potential impact on regional water supply.
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Ssupreme
Los Angeles
Owens Valley
Sirica to retire from active federal bench this month
Judge John J. Sirica, famed for presiding over the Watergate trials, will retire from active service on the federal bench at month’s end and take senior status with a lighter workload. President Carter praised his courage and wisdom during a period of national crisis.
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John J. Sirica
White House
Sirica
U.S. District Court
Simca
Carter
Simica
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Weather Tonight and Saturday Forecast Summary
Tonight and Saturday area wide forecast calls for fair skies. Low temperatures around 4, with highs near 4. Mountain regions expect fair weather with lows about 43 and highs around 76. Desert areas show fair conditions with lows near 53 and highs around 4.
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Bill Gardner
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