Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3 Percent in November
The 8.3 percent jobless rate marks a one month decline from 8.6 percent and matches September levels. The government reports 7.7 million unemployed in November, noting the October rise paused the prior four month decline from a 9.2 percent peak last May.
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Ford Administration
Labor Department
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Employment Commission
WEC
Commission
U S Committed to Peace in Asia Ford Says
President Ford on an overnight stop in Indonesia affirms U S commitment to peace and security in Asia during a 19 hour visit. He meets Suharto and will discuss Indonesian American relations amid a Pacific focus and global economic notes.
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Asia
Ford
Jakarta
Indonesia
China
United States
Southeast Asia
Peking
Equator
Philippines
Suharto
Adam Malik
Kamchatka Radar Station Raises Questions on SALT Violations
U S intelligence says the Kamchatka peninsula hosts a large scale phased array radar for ABM testing. Administration officials debate potential treaty breach and how to respond. Some officials call it a clear violation while others doubt proof exists.
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House Select Committee On Intelligence
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Ford
Washington
Kamchatka
Zumwalt
Senate
Virginia
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Dutch Hold Fast as South Moluccan Hostage Crisis Expands
In Amsterdam and Beilen a siege enters a second day with more than 60 hostages, including 11 children, held by South Moluccan militants aboard a stranded train and at the Indonesian consulate. Police surround sites as authorities reject demands for independence and UN mediation.
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Beilen
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Tinue
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Dutch East Indies
Jakarta
United Nations
Winchester seeks successor to Dem Foreman on City Council
The resignation of Michael Foreman from the South Ward seat triggers a vacancy fight as Winchester politics shift toward next spring elections. Democrats discuss Effie Davis as a potential nominee while Republicans weigh their options and the mayor urges prompt action within 30 days.
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Star
Michael Foreman
Winchester
Winchester Republican Committee
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Effie Davis
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Susan Mote
Republican Committee
Stewart Bell
William Mote
Ben Dutton
Bell
Chuck Duvall
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Frederick County Supervisors Reflect On Board Accomplishments
Four members of the outgoing Frederick County Board of Supervisors discuss their achievements in the county’s governance. The Berryville Comprehensive Plan and Stephens City plan are noted with dates and page references for detailed coverage.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Berryville
Berryville Comprehensive Plan
Area News
Stephens City Plan
Stephens City Comprehensive
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