Devaluation Moves Spark Huge US Job Forecasts
The dollar’s devaluation is seen creating 500 000 to 666 000 jobs in the United States as imports rise in price and exports grow. Germany and Japan weigh countermeasures while gold prices jump to 38 dollars an ounce. The shift aims to restore world commerce stability and boost export industries in an election year, with consumer impact muted by a lowered import surcharge.
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Yahya Khan to resign as power passes to representatives
President Yahya Khan will resign after transferring power to representatives of the people on Monday. Bhutto arrives from New York to form a new government as East Pakistan crisis reshapes leadership and US assurances anchor Pakistan’s unity amid regional upheaval.
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Mars Mars 3 TV Signal Lasted Only 20 Seconds
Soviet analysis in Pravda via Tass says Mars 3 capsule television signals lasted about 20 seconds with blur and no detail. Dust storms may have blocked panoramic surface imagery while infrared readings showed surface temps from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius at night.
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Winter Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Travelers warned of early Monday light snow mixed with sleet turning to rain with 80 percent precipitation chance. Highs in the 20s to mid 40s, decreasing clouds Monday night with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Tuesday partly cloudy with highs in the 40s and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
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World Welcomes Money Agreement and Global Stabilization
Governments welcomed the Washington monetary agreement as a fair compromise ending the international currency crisis and likely boosting world trade. Britain West Germany and Japan announced new fixed rates while markets closed Monday for preparations.
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American fighter bombers exchange fire with enemy in North Vietnam
American fighter bomber jets exchanged missiles with anti aircraft defenses inside North Vietnam about 145 miles south of Hanoi. U S command said no planes were hit and declined to confirm North Vietnamese claims of three American planes shot down.
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Family Homeless After Trailer Fire In Rockwood Area
Early Sunday an apartment trailer fire in Rockwood left Roger Phillippi his wife and two young children homeless before Christmas. Fire officials say a faulty kerosene heater sparked the blaze. insurance will cover about six thousand dollars of damage. Phillippi lacked a telephone and left a half mile to report the alarm at 5 20 a m as 14 firefighters and one truck battled the flames. the home and contents were a total loss. The family is staying with Phillippi's parents in Markleton and donations of clothing and goods are being collected at the Rockwood Fire Hall.
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Ping Pong Ball Drop Set for Wednesday at 3 30 PM
The Somerset Merchant's Association confirms the ping pong ball drop on the Diamond, postponed Saturday by bad weather, now scheduled for Wednesday at 3 30 p.m. Local organizers urge attendees to arrive early and enjoy the family event.
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Domestic rabbit contemplates Christmas dog gift and hunger fears
A pampered rabbit named Herbie recalls a chilly Thanksgiving and wonders if his owners will add a dog to the household. He fears hunger as he contemplates the cold, snow, and possible loss of carrot provisions while waiting for breakfast.
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