In Our Opinion Cyclical Unemployment Projections Hit 9 Percent
The editorial notes Baldrige and Weidenbaum warn that unemployment could reach nine percent in the current recession. It cites October at eight percent, 8.5 million jobless, and compares to past postwar recessions including May 1975 and 1974-75 downturns, highlighting the severity of the downturn.
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Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Murray Weidenbaum
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Richard L. Worsnop
Recession Tied to Unemployment in 1980s Crisis
The article discusses the recession tied to unemployment, noting the shortest postwar expansion since 1854 and the high jobless rates in the 1930s. It highlights how rising unemployment could affect labor negotiations in 1982, with auto and construction sectors facing concessions and calls for cheaper credit to revive demand.
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Chrysler
Bipartisan review of presidential nominating process begins
A high level Republican and Democratic group will meet at Harvard to discuss streamlining the long costly nominating process and whether delegates to national conventions should be free to choose or bound by prior pledges. The meeting follows Duke Forum recommendations for designated officials as delegates and four one day primaries over four months.
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Harvard
Institute of Politics
Cambridge
Mass
America
Ron Brown
Democratic National Committee
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Jeremy Gaunt
Harvard Institute
Duke University Forum
Helsinki Sits In Snowbound Silent Winter
The article describes Helsinki as Finland’s wintry capital, second northernmost after Reykjavik, lying on the Gulf of Finland with a lake-and-forest metropolis. It highlights long polar nights, brief summers, a bustling South Harbor market, and Finland’s rapid growth, trade dominance, shipbuilding prowess, and a rise in tourism from 0.5 million in 1960 to 1.5 million by 1979, noting its independence in 1917 and status as a center of eastern Baltic trade.
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Associated Press
Helsinki
Reykjavik
Iceland
Anchorage
Alaska
Gulf of Finland
South Harbor
Finland
Sweden
Gustav Vasa
Great Wartisila
Leaks probe and water district disputes in Westvale
Westvale residents debate leak locations and supervision after a major leak at Bronson and Granger roads. The Onondaga County Water Authority seeks a larger role, offering to lease and operate the system, replace meters, and cut rates. Citizens recount district histories and staff changes with concern over valve locating.
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Westvale
Town Water Committee
Joseph Rudy
Daniel Patalino
Joseph Longo
Michael Jerome
Eta Ee
O.C.W.A
Onondaga County
Jerome
Old
Suburban Water Co
Genesee Street
O’brien & Gere
Onondaga County Water Authority
H.C. Richardson
Walsh thanks supporters in Syracuse third district campaign
James T. Walsh, 3rd District Councilor in Syracuse, thanks residents and campaign workers for support and pledges to keep working to maintain trust and make Syracuse a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Syracuse
James T. Walsh
Dist
Traffic chaos delays at Journey and Rolling Stones fracas
Readers report a 15 minute commute turning into a one hour ordeal near Route 81 with police directing stalled traffic. Off ramp gridlock, lights changing, and crowds hindered cars. some drivers arrived minutes late while others faced hour long delays. The note criticizes admin for not foreseeing and mitigating the congestion during big concerts.
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Journey
Rolling Stones
Syracuse Mayor Election Victory Praise for Citizens Support
The speaker thanks the voters of Syracuse for their confidence in the recent mayoral bid. He credits the campaign with widening his circle of friends and renewing faith in the spirit and values of Syracuse citizens who make the city a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Fourth Estate
Syracuse
Melvin N. Zimmer
Coor
Polka the New Path to Health and Fitness
A long, humorous anecdote argues polka dancing as a daily exercise. Fats Grobnik champions the polka as effective cardio, recounting his own weight loss, increased stamina, and claimed safety benefits, while hinting at a forthcoming book and TV appearances.
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Awvill
Fats Grobnik
Slats Grobnik
Nat
Robert Redford
Chicago
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Edward B. Sore
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