Unemployment surges as fuel shortage hits jobs nationwide
Washington AP reporting that January unemployment rose from 4.8 to 5.2 percent, the largest monthly rise in four years, with about 370,000 jobs lost. Aviation, auto, and recreation sectors blamed fuel shortages. total unemployment 4.7 million.
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Washington
Labor Department
White House
Herbert Stein
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Stein
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Bureau of Labor Statistics
1974 Economic Outlook Warns of Higher Prices and Unemployment
President Nixon's annual economic report projects a 6 percent first-half price rise, 5.5 to 6 percent jobless rate, and near-recession output in 1974. It foresees 4.5 percent inflation in late 1974, outlines a $304.4 billion budget with an $9.4 billion deficit, and notes defense outlays rising to $87.7 billion.
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Bill Neikirk
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Threeman Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Herbert Stein
SIU E Gives Pay Adjustments to Three Women
SIU E President John Rendleman said three women instructors in the English department received pay adjustments after alleging sex discrimination in salaries. He did not specify amounts or reveal identities, and noted more reviews are underway.
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Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University At
Siu-E
John S. Rendleman
Illinois Withholds Welfare Checks for 31000 Families
The Illinois Department of Public Aid says 31,000 families will have their welfare checks withheld for failing to report income and changes in circumstances. Director Joel Edelman cites compliance efforts, court approval, and language barrier assistance for those affected, with local offices poised to release payments promptly upon reports. County figures are being prepared in Springfield for release.
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Illinois Department of Public Aid
Joel Edelman
Edelman
Robert McMillen
U.S. District Court
Public Aid
Dept. of Public Aid
Marion
Illinois
Springfield
Nixon plan promises health care cap at 1500 dollars
The administration outlines a national health insurance plan with a 1500 dollar annual cap on medical expenses. A single earner would pay about 6.56 dollars monthly, with family premiums near 19.32 dollars, and workers would start paying the first 150 dollars in medical costs each year.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Weinberger
Fire at Sao Paulo bank building kills up to 15
A blaze swept the upper floors of a 22 story Sao Paulo bank leaving 10 to 15 dead and more than 20 injured. Police warned the toll could reach 35 as 25 people on the roof signaled for help from helicopters.
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Sao Paulo Bank
Investment Bank
Mansfield to respond to State of the Union address
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield delivers his party's official response to President Nixon's State of the Union speech tonight. The 50 minute program originates from Mansfield's Capitol office and will be carried live at 9 p.m. CDT by CBS NBC and ABC.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Nixon
Montana
Capitol
CBS
NBC
ABC
Nationwide independent truck strike grows as court blocks leaders
A U S District Court issued a temporary restraining order against George R Ryan head of the Council of Independent Truckers as a nationwide stoppage by independent drivers widens. Police report dozens of shooting incidents with thousands of drivers participating across 20 states. Alabama saw a tank punctured by bullets but no injuries. The case seeks 2.5 million dollars in daily damages with a Feb 7 hearing.
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Associated Press
U.S. District Court
Council of Independent Truckers
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Alabama
Cleveland
Ohio
Leroy J. Contie, Jr
National Steel Carriers Association
George R. Ryan
Kissinger Sees Quick Lifting Of Arab Oil Embargo
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told reporters after a Ways and Means hearing he is quite optimistic the Arab oil embargo will be lifted soon and expects Arab producers to recommend action at a Feb 14 Tripoli conference. Meanwhile critics say Nixon’s optimism may be too rosy and mission goals for a Washington energy meeting Feb 11 remain unclear due to infighting.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Tripoli
House
Ways and Means Committee
Nixon
United States
U.S
Bottled gas price hikes cause hardship in Carbondale area
A Sunday Energy Crisis series examines sharp propane cost rises in Carbondale mobile homes near SIU. A couple saw December bills jump from 37 to 64 dollars as they curb heat and rely on GI benefits. suppliers urge residents to contact lawmakers amid NBC coverage of the issue.
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Southern Illnoisan
Carbondale Area
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
SIUC
William Eaton
Southern Gas
NBC
High schools owe state back taxes on fund raisers
Franklin County schools face unpaid sales taxes on concession stands and stationery sales from class activities. Illinois officials note non profit retail sales rules since 1961. Christopher High paid 785 dollars dating from 1972. Zeigler-Royalton paid 118. others owe varying amounts. Senior class funds will cover debts for some districts, while past graduates’ debts may be absorbed by activity funds or school boards.
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Franklin County
Illinois Department of Revenue
Allan Patton
Thompsonville Community High School
L Aw
Willard Ice
Christopher High School
Lesser High School
Zeigler-Royalton High School
Revenue Department
Benton High School
Barnie Genisio
West Frankfort High School
Gail Berton
Arnold Wingo
Zeigler-Royalton
Ior
Wingo
Chicago
Joe Wilkerson
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Caspar W. Weinberger
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Mansfield
Steel Carrier Association
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Arizona
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Midwest Truckers Association
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Marion Truck Plaza
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