Unemployment Bills Advance Toward Signing by Ford
Congress sent two bills to President Ford expanding unemployment compensation. The measures would extend 52 weeks of benefits to 80 million workers and cover 12 million more for first time eligibility, with protections lasting while unemployment stays above 6 percent. Major gains include farm workers domestics and state local government employees.
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Two Americans Among Plane Crash Victims in Venezuela
A Venezuelan DC9 crash near Maturin killed 72, with two Americans named Paul Rice and William Richard among the deceased. Avensa later revised totals, and officials warned recovery would be difficult due to severe burns. The flight originated in Ciudad Bolivar with stops at Puerto Ordaz and Maturin.
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Tax cuts urged to avert recession and inflation
The Joint Economic Committee urged up to 12 billion dollars a year in tax cuts to spur growth and curb a potential worst recession in 35 years. Brimmer and Heller backed targeted income tax cuts while wage price guidelines were proposed to empower the president to roll back inflationary hikes.
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Ford Skis in Vail While Managing White House Workload
President Ford, on a Colorado holiday, plans to split time between work and skiing in Vail. He has about 150 bills to sign and will defer major energy and economic decisions until Washington return. Ford skis with instructor Dennis Hoeger noting his disorientation but comparable to past outings.
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Virginia Economy Dims Amid National Slowdown
The article outlines Virginia's worsening economy with rising unemployment, higher prices, and welfare demand. It cites 95,600 unemployed statewide, 4.4 percent, with projections to reach 5 percent, and notes layoffs in Charlottesville, Suffolk, Winchester, and Martinsville. It includes quotes from local officials and business managers and mentions Sears Roebuck, General Electric, and Ford layoffs.
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Archbishop Borders Hospitalized After Apparent Heart Attack
Archbishop William D. Borders, 61, was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital after chest pains during a morning routine at Holy Cross Abbey near Berryville. A Sunday bulletin said he is in satisfactory condition and not in pain, with doctors planning at least three more days in intensive care.
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Peggy-Lynn Fashions and Yuletide Gifts Featured
Personal crisis hotline Concern offers help at 667-0145. Peggy-Lynn Fashions on the Mall advertises one third off dresses pantsuits and coats. Shenandoah Valley National Bank to close December 24 at noon for Christmas Eve. The Classified Section promotes Yuletide Gift Guide to ease shopping worries.
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