Economy in flux in latest report
Washington AP notes the Commerce Department index of leading indicators likely to be flat in October after two prior declines. Analysts feared a third consecutive drop signaling downturn. October trade deficit stood at 695.9 million dollars, with 4.1 billion year to date. Factory layoffs rose, hiring slowed, and steel price rises drew concern from government inflation monitors about possible price controls.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Jimmy Carter
United States
U.S
Labor Department
Ford
William E. Lilley III
The
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Carter
New Jersey Supreme Court rules against race based hiring quotas
A 6 to 1 state Supreme Court ruling voided a Montclair order to hire more black police and fire personnel to address imbalance. A dissent warned the decision threatens all affirmative action plans in the state and could invite challenges to current preferences in jobs and college admissions. The case stemmed from Charles Lige challenging Montclair tests for vacancies.
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Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Montclair
Morris Pashman
Pashman
T S Mn
Charles S. Lige
Lige
Taylor County Schools Holiday Programs Schedule
A December long series of Christmas programs runs across Taylor County schools from December 2 through 22. Events include elementary PTA programs, high school choral concerts, middle school bands, a Messiah performance, senior and wind symphony showcases, and hospitalities at WWVU TV. Prices range from free to two dollars for adults with various student rates.
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Grafton
Taylor County
PTA
Konettsville
Grafton High School
GHS
Grafton Middle School
Messiah
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Church of the Good Shepherd
Anna Jarvis
P.T.A
Pruntytown
Wboy-Tv
GMS
Flemington High School
Santa Claus
Simpson Creek
FHS
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Hepzibah
PHS
Haymond
Wwvu-Tv
Korean diplomat guarded as U S probes influence buying
FBI guards Kim Sang Keun a South Korean Embassy counselor who defied orders to return home and cooperates with the Justice Department probe into alleged influence buying by Seoul. Kim, his wife, and family kept at an undisclosed location near Washington. visa status reportedly adjusted for cooperation.
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Washington
FBI
Justice Department
U.S
Kim Sang Keun
Central Intelligence Agency
Kim
McLean
Wa Kim
KCIA
Seoul
United States
Tongsun Park
Pak Bo Hi
Korean Cultural and Freedom Foundation
Sun Myung Moon
Pak
England
Pacific Development Corp
Park
Grafton club keeps license with probation through June 1977
The Hickory Inn in Grafton will not have its liquor license revoked but faces probation until June 30, 1977. A hearing examiner found violations including admitting non members and underage individuals, with actions tied to a statewide enforcement crackdown announced August 13.
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Philangelo
Grafton
The
Mountain Statesman
Jack B. Lavender
West Virginia Alcohol and Beverage Control Commission
Lavender
Hickory Inn
Grafton Club
Route 50
End of the
Grafton Post Office location change discussed by mayor
Grafton mayor William Manley said the city asked the Postal Service to send a representative to explain the proposed relocation. The council has not discussed the matter yet but received a letter requesting opinions and suggestions.
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Grafton
William Manley
Postal Service
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West Virginia
Tygart Lake State Park
Bill Byrd
Flemington
Paul Prunty
Nick Fantasia
Marion
Washington Star
Foreign Ministry
Mountain View Supper Club
Kingwood
Aldol Beverage Control Commission
Tou
Grafton—County
Thompson Office Equipment, Inc
Morgantown
Lawson Sales and Service, Inc
Hall Office Equipment
J. Lee Evans Furniture Store
Wilmoth Associates
Shaffer
Dénise Frum
Price Street
Brooks Bonnette
Masontown
Bonnette
Frum
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