Jobless rate climbs as inflation shows easing trends
The May unemployment rate rose to 7.8 percent, the highest since 1976, with 1.7 million more jobless in April. Wholesale prices in May rose only 0.3 percent after 0.5 percent in April, hinting at slower consumer inflation later this year. The Labor Department notes larger declines in blue-collar work and continued weakness in construction and manufacturing, while teen unemployment surged to 19.2 percent.
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Car of future may be ready in 85
Gulf & Western Industries unveils a zinc chloride battery and motor system promising electric cars with a 150 mile range at 55 mph per charge. The system, priced around $3.45 per mile of operation, would reach 65 mph and accelerate from 0 to 30 in 9.8 seconds, with six to eight hours required for recharging after each 150 miles. Utilities could use it for peak load storage as well.
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Bus crash at death by own action Curve silences Texas charter
In Jasper Arkansas a Texas charter bus plunged 50 feet into a ravine in darkness killing 20 and injuring 13. Authorities say brakes may have failed and the driver Jimmy Thigpen steered to crash on an angle, sacrificing himself to save others at the notorious curve where an escape lane is being built.
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Conservative fears shape aid vote amid Soviet influence fears
The House passed a 1981 foreign aid package worth about 86.5 million more than Carter asked after a nine hour debate. The measure, 221 to 147, faced strong conservative opposition over aid to socialist regimes and Soviet aligned states. An amendment cut 310 million, preserving most of the increased authorization. A separate sense of Congress urged expulsion of Cuban immigrants violating laws. A late clash over a 55 million Nicaragua aid package was tempered by Democratic leaders, preserving 25 million in economic aid.
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