Unemployment steady at 5.8 percent in May
U S statistics show unemployment unchanged at 5.8 percent of the labor force in May. Manufacturing jobs fell for the second straight month but gains in highway construction and the return of 50 000 workers offset losses. The rate stays near a five year low of 5.7 percent observed in March.
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Consumer Advocates Meet Carter Over Oil Decontrol
President Carter hosts consumer advocates and environmentalists at the White House as oil decontrol begins amid warnings of shortages and rising OPEC prices. Congressional leaders meanwhile sour on policy, hindering White House efforts.
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Lockheed Guilty Plea Tells of Global Payoffs and Fines
Lockheed Corp pleaded guilty to 10 counts tied to payoffs to Japanese officials including former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. The settlement includes 647000 in fines and covers wire fraud and false statements. The case spanned 1972 to 1974 with illicit payments linked to aircraft sales and export credits.
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Guardsmen Fire on Iran Arabs in Khorramshahr Mass Rally
Thousands of Arab protesters marching through Khorramshahr were fired upon by Revolutionary Guards. Several wounded, with no casualty count yet. Army blocks, 3,000 more guards deployed to protect Khuzestan oil fields. Abadan and Ahwaz reports of clashes but oil output said uninterrupted.
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Energy summit plan blocked by top House leaders
Washington AP report says House Speaker Thomas ONeill and Majority Leader Jim Wright declined White House invitations to a Camp David energy summit, despite Carter's aim to present a united front on energy policy. Senate Majority Leader Byrd also rejected an all-leaders version, fearing public show would highlight divisions. Carter proceeds with decontrol plans beginning today as oil price gaps loom.
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Nine Weeks Later Nuclear Accident Mysteries Remain
Washington AP Nine weeks after the Three Mile Island accident investigators still lack answers to key questions. Officials have detailed event sequences and questioned operators executives and NRC staff as a presidential commission prepares final hearings.
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NRC
Roscoe Bruce Resigns from Virginia State Police
Roscoe Bruce's resignation from the Virginia State Police becomes effective this afternoon. The note appears on the Area News page amid front page gasoline shortage coverage and student car usage discussions.
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