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The original documents are located in Box 41, folder "Weekly Briefing Notes, 9/20/1976" of
the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 41 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR BILL BAROODY
Attached is this week's copy of
the Weekly Briefing Notes.
lueson
WEEKLY BRIEFING NOTES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR CALENDER YEAR 1976
September 20,1976
FREQUENCY LEGEND: W=Weekly: M=Monthly; Q=Quarterly; A=Annual; 0=0ther
SECTION A-General Economic Indicators
DATE SERIES LAST AP-
PEARED IN BRIEFING NOTES
Part 1-National Income and Product
A.1.1 (Q) Gross National Product
1/26.2/23.4/26.7/26.8/23
A.1.2 (M) Personal Income
1/26.2/23,3/22,4/19,5/24,6/21,7/26.8/30
A.1.3 (Q) Corporate Profits
3/22.4/19.5/24.8/30
A.1.4 (Q) Federal Receipts and Expenditures
3/22.5/24.6/28.8/23
A.1.5 (Q) Business Investment
1/26.3/15.9/13
Part 2-Employment and Unemployment
A.2.1 (M) Unemployment Rate
1/12,2/9.3/8,4/5,5/10,5/24.6/7.7/5.8/9.9/7
A.2.2 (M) Duration of Unemployment
1/12.2/9.3/8,4/5.5/10,6/7,7/5.8/9,9/7
A.2.3 (W) Unemployment Insurance
7/19
A.2.4 (M) Labor Turnover
1/5.2/2.3/1.4/5,5/3,6/1.7/5,8/2,9/7
A.2.5 (M) Help Wanted Index
1/12.3/8.4/5,5/3.6/21,7/5.9/7
Part 3-Hours. Earnings and Productivity
A.3.1 (M) Average Workweek. Manufacturing
1/19.2/15,3/15,4/12,5/17,6/14,7/12.8/16.9/13
A.3.2 (M) Compensation Per Man-hour
1/19,2/15,3/15,4/12,5/17.6/21,7/12
A.3.3 (Q) Productivity Indexes
2/2.3/1,5/3. 6/1.8/2
FORD is GERALD LIBRARY
A.3.4 (M) Real Earnings
1/26,2/23.3/22,4/26,6/1.6/28,7/26
A.3.5 (M) Work Stoppages
1/5,3/1,4/5,5/3,9/7
Part 4-Production and Trade
A.4.1 (W) Industrial Production Index
1/19.2/23.3/22.4/19.5/24.6/21.7/26.8/23
A.4.2 (W) Production of Primary Metals
2/9,3/15.8/30
A.4.3 (M) Production and Sales of
Transportation Equipment
1/12.2/9.3/15,4/12,7/12
A.4.4 (W) Manufactures' Shipments. Inventories.
and Orders
1/5,1/26,2/9,3/1.3/8.3/22,4/5.4/26.5/3.5/24,6/7.6/28,7/5.7/26,8/9.8/23
9/7
A.4.5 (Q) Capacity Utilization
1/5.1/26.3/29.8/2
A.4.6 (M) Retail Sales
A.4.7 (M) Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories
1/12.2/16,3/15,4/12,5/17,6/21.7/12.8/16,9/13
A.4.8 (M) Manufacturing and Trade
1/12,2/15,3/22,4/5,5/10,6/14,7/12,8/9.9/13
Inventories and Sales
A.4.9 (Q) Manufactures' Evaluation
1/19,2/15,3/22.4/19,5/17.6/21.7/19.8/16
of Their Inventories
Part 5-Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments
A.5.1 (M) Exports and Imports
1/5,2/2.3/1.3/29.5/3,6/1.7/5.8/2.8/30
A.5.2 (M) Manufacturers' Export Sales
and Orders of Durable Goods
1/12.2/9.3/8,4/5.5/10
A.5.3 (Q) Balance of Payments
3/29
A.5.4 (A) Foreign Travel
1
Table of Contents-Continued
Part 6-Prices
A.6.1 (M) Consumer Price Index
1/26,2/23,3/22.4/26.5/24,6/28,7/26,8/23
A.6.2 (M) Wholesale Price Index
1/12,2/16,3/8,4/5.5/10.6/7,7/12,8/16.9/7
A.6.3 (W) Tuesday Spot Market Price Index
1/5
Part 7-Construction
A.7.1 (M) Housing Construction
1/19.1/26,2/2.2/16,2/23.3/8,3/15,3/22,4/5,4/12.4/19
5/10.5/17.5/24,6/14.6/21,7/19.7/26.8/16.8/23
A.7.2 (M) Value of New Construction Work Done
1/5,2/9,3/8,4/5,5/10,6/7,7/5.8/9.9/7
Part B-Energy. Raw Materials. and Commodities
A.8.1 (W) Distribution of Electric Power
A.8.2 (M) Production and Consumption of Fossil Fuels
2/9
Part 9-Agriculture
A.9.1 (M) Farm Income and Expenses
1/5,2/2,3/1,4/5,5/3,6/1.7/5.8/9
Part 10-Money and Credit
A.10.1 (W) Money Stock Measures
3/15.4/19
A.10.2 (W) Bank Reserves
A.10.3 (M) Consumer Credit
2/16.3/15,4/12,5/17,7/19.8/16.9/13
A.10.4 (W) Common Stock Prices
3/15
A.10.5 (W) U.S. Government Securities
A.10.6 (M) Business Credit
A.10.7 (W) Interest Rates
Part 1-Indicators of Business Activity
A.11.1 (M) Composite Index of Leading Indicators
1/5.2/2,3/1,4/5,5/3,6/1.7/5.8/2,8/30
A.11.2 (M) New Business Incorporations
2/2
A.11.3 (M) Number of Business Failures
Part 12-Transportation
A.12.1 (0) Land
4/26.7/19
A.12.2 (0) Air and Water
2/9
2
Table of Contents-Continued
Section B-General Social Indicators
Part 1 - Population
B.1.1
Population Estimates
(M) Total Population
(A) - Total Population by Age. Sex. Race
3/15
(A) - Rate of Growth
8/2
(A) - Components of Change (Birth, Death.
Net Immigration)
2/2.3/15.8/2
(A) Abortions
(A) - Total Fertility
(0) - Population Projections
B.1.2
Population Distribution
(0) Population by Size of Place
(0) - Population in Rural and Urban Areas
1/12
B.1.3 Migration
(A) Recent Movers
(A) Migration by Region
Part 2- The Family
B.2.1 Living Arrangements. Selected Characteristics
(A) Age. Sex, and Race
1/19,3/8,8/16
(A) Single Person Households
(A) Children Living With Single Parents
1/19.8/16
(A) Average Family Size
3/8.8/16
B.2.2 Family Formation and Dissolution
(A) Marital Status of the Population
1/19
(M) Marriage and Divorce Rates
1/19.3/15
(A) Marriages Ending in Divorce
B.2.3 (0) Attitudes Towards Family Life
Part 3-Health
B.3.1 Life Expectancy
(A) At Birth
(A)-At Selected Ages
(M.A) Death Rates by Cause
3/15
(A). - Leading Causes of Death
(M.A)- Infant Mortality
3/15
B.3.2 Morbidity
(M) - Communicable Diseases
(A) Acute Illness
B.3.3 Disability
(0) Days of Disability by Type
6/1
(0) - Institutionalized Population
(A) Disability by Degree of Limitation
and Cause
6/1
(A) - Short-Term Disability
B.3.4 Health Status
-Nutrition
(0) o Dietary Intake
(0) O Clinical Measurements
(0) Obesity
-Drugs
(M) o Drug Deaths
3/29
(M) O Drug Abuse Episodes
3/29.4/12
(A) Liquor Consumption
(A) Smoking
6/28
3
Table of Contents-Continued
(0) - Physical Fitness
(0) Perceived Health Status
B.3.5 Health Care Delivery
(A) - Physician and Dental Visits
8.9
(A) Costs and Expenditures
1/12
(A) Facilities
4/12
(A) Personnel
(0) Attitudes Toward Health Care
Part 4- Education
B.4.1 Educational Achievement. Selected Characteristics
(0) Math. Science, Reading. Writing
(0) Music. Art. Literature. Citizenship
B.4.2 Attainment
(A) High School Graduation Rate
(A) The High School Educated
Population by Race and Sex
7/26
(A) College Educated Population
by Race and Sex
7/26
B.4.3 School Enrollment
(A) - Primary and Secondary School
3/15.6/7
(A) - Preprimary by Age. Race. Income:
(A) Modal Grade Enrollment by Sex,
Race and Age
(0) High School Students
Expecting to go to College
(0) College Entrance Rates by Sex.
Race. and Socioeconomic Status
(A) College Enrollment
2/23.6/7.6/28
(0) - Participation in Adult Education
B.4.4
Educational Facilities and Personnel
(A) Schools. Classrooms
7/19
(A) - Teachers. Administrative. Others
B.4.5 Costs and Expenditures
(0) Expected Student Expenses.
Higher Education
(A) Expenditures by Level of Government
(A) - Primary and Secondary School
3/15
Part 5 Work
B.5.1 Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment
(A) Labor Force - Participation
(A) Part-time. Part year Workers
(A) - Employment by Occupation
(M.A) - Unemployment
(Q) Discouraged Workers
(A) - Labor Union Membership
B.5.2 Earnings
(A) Median Earnings
B.5.3
Working Conditions
(A) - Regular and Overtime Hours
(A) - Work Injuries by Occupation
(0) - Time. Distance, and Mode of Transportation
to Work
B.5.4 Benefits
(0) - Vacations. Holidays
(A) Benefit Plans
B.5.5 Retirement
4
Table of Contents-Continued
(A) Persons Retiring From Work
(0) Work Life Expectancy
(A) Retirement Benefits
6/1
Part 6 - Income. Consumption. and Wealth
B.6.1 Income Levels
(A) Median Family Income
2/2
(A) Composition of Family Income
(A) Per Capita Income
B.6.2 Distribution of Income
(A) Age, Race. and Sex
(A) Regional Differences
(A) Income Dispersion
B.6.3 Poverty
2/2
B.6.4 Consumption
(Q) Personal Consumption Expenditures
2/2,4/19
(A) Consumption of Durable Goods
B.6.5 Wealth
(0) Wealth and Net Worth of Consumer Units
(0) Composition of Wealth
B.6.6 Consumer Borrowing and Debt
(A) Amount of Debt Outstanding
(A) Debt/Income Ratio
B.6.7 Consumer Attitudes
(M) Attitudes Toward Energy Use
(Q) Attitudes Toward the Economy
2/2.4/12.6/1
Part 7 Housing
B.7.1 Housing Conditions
(A) Average Size of Households
(A) Households Lacking Selected Facilities.
by Size. Race. Tenure. and Location
(A) - Average Number of Persons Per Room
B.7.2 Home Tenure
4/26
(A) Single Family Dwellings
(A) Mobile Homes
(A) Condominiums and Other Multi-
Unit Structures
1/5
(A) Vacation Homes
B.7.3 Cost and Expenditures
(A) Average Mortgage Payments
(A) Upkeep and Maintenance
1/5,4/12
(A) - Average Rental Payments
(M) Median Price for New One-Family Homes
B.7.4
Attitudes Towards Housing
and the Community
7/12
Part 8-Leisure and Recreation
B.8.1 Use of Leisure Time
B.8.2 Recreation
(0) Outdoor (Social, Active Sports. etc)
8/30
(A.O) - Indoor (Television, Visiting. Other)
Part 9 Public Safety
B.9.1 Crimes Known to Police
(Q.A)-Violent
1/5,4/12.6/21
(Q.A) - Property
1/5,4/12.6/21
B.9.2 Victims of Crime, Selected Characteristics
5
Table of Contents-Continued
(A) Violent
(A) - Property
3/1
B.9.3(0) Fear of Crime. Selected Characteristics
B.9.4 Police Activity
(A) - Persons Arrested by Charge
(A) Offenses Cleared
B.9.5
Judicial Activity
(A) - Persons Sentenced for
Federal Crimes
B.9.6 Prisoners: Adults and Juveniles
(A) - Prisoners by Sentence
(A) - Average Length of Sentence
(A) - Persons Executed and
Sentenced to Death
(A) - Average Prison Population
B.9.7 A) Expenditures for Administration
of Criminal Justice
5/10
B.9.8
Selected Studies
(0) Firearms identification
3/8
6
Table of Contents-Continued
SECTION C-Government Activity
Part 1-Social Welfare and Security
C.1.0 Social Welfare and Security General
2/16
C.1.1 Social Security (OASDHI)
(M) Current Beneficiaries
(M) New Beneficiaries
(M) Average Payment
C.1.2 Old Age Assistance
(M) Benefits Paid
8/9
(M) Recipients
8/9
C.1.3 Aid to the Disabled
(M) Blind
8/9
(M) -Deaf
(M) -Other
C.1.4 Aid to Families with Dependent Children
(M) Recipients
8/9
(M) Benefits
8/9
C.1.5 Unemployment Insurance Coverage
(M) Benefits Paid
(M) Recipients
C.1.6 Housing Assistance
(M) Recipients
(M) Benefits
C.1.7
Food Stamps
(M) Recipients
4/26,8/9
(M) - Benefits
4/26
C.1.8 Aid to Disaster Victims
(A) Recipients
(A) Benefits
C.1.9 Veterans Benefits
(M) Recipients
(M) Benefits
Part 2- Equal Opportunity
C.2.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
(A) -Minority Employment
1/26
(A) Earnings. Promotions. etc
1/26
C.2.2 School Desegregation
(A) Students Attending Predominantly
Minority Schools
(A) Public/Private Enrollment
and Control
Part 3-Government Operation
C.3.1 Federal Employment
(M) Employees
1/26
(M) Payroll
1/26
C.3.2 State and Local Employment
(M) Employees
(M) Payroll
Part Elections
C.4.1
Voter Registration and Participation
5/17
7
Table of Contents-Continued
SECTION D-Environment. Science. Culture
Part 1-Environment
D.1.1 (0) Expenditures - Public and Private
6/1
D.1.2 Air Quality
(A) Amount of Pollutants Released
Into the Atmosphere
(A) - Ambient Air Quality. Nationwide.
Major Cities
(0) - Perceived Quality
D.1.3 Water Quality
(A) -Miles of Streams Meeting EPA Standards
(A) -Oil Spills, Fish Kills.
(0) -Eutrophication of Lakes
D.1.4 (0) Hazardous Substances
(A) -Amounts Produced
(A) -Concentration in Biosphere
D.1.5 Ecological Balances
(A) Endangered Species (Plant and Animal)
(0) -Critical Areas (Coastal Zones)
(A) - Land/People Density
Part 2-Science
D.2.1 Professionals in Basic Research
(A) - By Speciality
(A) Person Years of Scientists.
Engineers Engaged in R&D
D.2.2 Expenditures for Research and Development
(A) Private Industry
4/26,5/10,5/24
(A) -Government
4/26,5/10,5/24
D.2.3 Science Achievement in Schools
(0) Secondary Schools
(0) -Higher Education
D.2.4
Public Attitudes
Toward Science and Technology
Part 3-Culture
D.3.1 (0) Persons Employed in Artistic Professions
D.3.2 (0) Children's Skill and Appreciation of
Literature. Arts. Music
D.3.3 Participation in Cultural Activities
(A) Voluntary Organizations
(A) -Travel
7/19
(A) -Hobbies. Sports. Music. etc
D.3.4 Attendance at Cultural Events
(A) Plays, Galleries. Motion Pictures
(A) -Concerts. Museums. etc.
8
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SECTION E-Selected Subjects
E.0.1 (A) Spanish Origin Population
E.0.2 (A) -Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Population
E.0.3 (0) Shareownership of Public Corporations
1/19
E.0.4 (0) -Driver Licenses
1/19
E.0.5 (0) - Trends in Employment of College and University
Graduates in Business and Industry
3/1
E.0.6 (A) -Motor Vehicle Facts
3/29
E.0.7 (0) -Characteristics of Women
5/3
E.0.8 (0) Demographic Characteristics of Aging
6/14
E.0.9 (0) -Usual and Second Language Spoken
7/19
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FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
WEEKLY
BRIEFING NOTES
ON U.S. DOMESTIC
DEVELOPMENTS
Prepared for the President
and the Vice President
September 20, 1976
COMPILED BY THE FEDERAL STATISTICAL SYSTEM
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
Coordinated by the Bureau of the Census
at the request of the Statistical Policy Division,
Office of Management and Budget
Vincent P. Barabba, Director
Joseph W. Duncan,
Bureau of the Census
Deputy Associate Director
for Statistical Policy
Office of Management and Budget
Week of September 20, 1976
SOURCES OF DATA
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
PERSONAL INCOME
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, "Survey of Current
Business"
MANUFACTURING AND TRADE SALES AND INVENTORIES
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, "Survey of Current
Business"
HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, "Construction Reports,"
Series C
AUTOMOBILE COSTS
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, "Cost of
Operating an Automobile,' April 1974
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Travel Service, "Highlights of International
Travel To and From the U.S.: 1976"
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
The data on which this Chartbook are based come from a variety of survey
and other sources. Data from sample surveys are subject to sampling
error, and the data from all sources are subject to possible nonsampling
error due to nonresponse, reporting, and analysis error. The tables and
charts are believed to be useful within the limits of such errors.
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERIES
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION A-General Economic Indicators
Part 1-National Income and Product
A.1.1 Gross National Product
X
A.1.2 Personal Income
X
A.1.3 Corporate Profits
X
A.1.4 Federal Receipts and Expenditures
X
A.1.5 Business Investment
X
Part 2-Employment and Unemployment
A.2.1 Unemployment Rate
X
A.2.2 Duration of Unemployment
X
A.2.3 Unemployment Insurance
X
A.2.4 Labor Turnover
X
A.2.5 Help Wanted Index
X
Part 3-Hours, Earnings, and Productivity
A.3.1 Average Workweek, Manufacturing
X
A.3.2 Compensation Per Man-Hour
X
A.3.3 Productivity Indexes
X
A.3.4 Real Earnings
X
A.3.5 Work Stoppages
X
Part 4-Production and Trade
A.4.1 Industrial Production Index
X
A.4.2 Production of Primary Metals
X
A.4.3 Production and Sales of Transportation Equipment
X
A.4.4 Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders
X
A.4.5 Capacity Utilization
X
A.4.6 Retail Sales
X
A.4.7 Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories
X
A.4.8 Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales
X
A.4.9 Manufacturers' Evaluation of Their Inventories
X
Part 5-Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments
A.5.1 Exports and Imports
X
A.5.2 Manufacturers' Export Sales and Orders of Durable Goods
X
A.5.3 Balance of Payments
X
A.5.4 Foreign Travel
X
Part 6-Prices
A.6.1 Consumer Price Index
X
A.6.2 Wholesale Price Index
X
A.6.3 Tuesday Spot Market Price Index
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
FORD LIBRARY + CERALD
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION A-General Economic Indicators (Continued)
Part 7-Construction
A.7.1 Housing Construction
X
A.7.2 Value of New Construction Work Done
X
Part 8-Energy, Raw Materials, and Commodities
A.8.1 Distribution of Electric Power
X
A.8.2 Production and Consumption of Fossil Fuels
X
Part 9-Agriculture
A.9.1 Farm Income and Expenses
X
Part 10-Money and Credit
A.10.1 Money Stock Measures
X
A.10.2 Bank Reserves
X
A.10.3 Consumer Credit
X
A.10.4 Common Stock Prices
X
A.10.5 U.S. Government Securities
X
A.10.6 Business Credit
X
A.10.7 Interest Rates
Part 11-Indicators of Business Activity
A.11.1 Composite Index of Leading Indicators
X
A.11.2 Number of New Business Incorporations
X
A.11.3 Number of Business Failures
X
Part 12 Transportation
A.12.1 Land
X
A.12.2 Air and Water
X
SECTION B-General Social Indicators
Part 1-Population
B.1.1 Population Estimates
- Total Population
X
- Total Population by Age, Sex, and Race
X
- Rate of Growth
X
- Components of Change (Births, Deaths, Net Immigration)
X
- Population Projections
X
- Abortion
X
B.1.2 Population Distribution
- Population by Size of Place
X
- Population in Rural and Urban Areas
X
B.1.3 Migration
- Recent Movers
X
- Migration by Region
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION B-General Social Indicators (Continued)
Part 2-The Family
B.2.1 Living Arrangements, Selected Characteristics
- Age, Sex, and Race
X
- Single-Person Households
X
- Children Living With Single Parents
X
- Average Family Size
X
B.2.2 Family Formation and Dissolution
- Marital Status of the Population
X
- Marriage and Divorce Rates
X
- Marriages Ending in Divorce
X
B.2.3 Attitudes Towards Family Life
X
Part 3-Health
B.3.1 Life Expectancy
- At Birth
- At Selected Ages
- Death Rates by Cause
X
- Leading Causes of Death
X X X X X
- Infant Mortality
X
B.3.2 Morbidity
- Communicable Diseases
X
- Acute Illness
X
B.3.3 Disability
- Days of Disability by Type
X
- Institutionalized Population
X
- Disability by Degree of Limitation and Cause
X
- Short-Term Disability
X
B.3.4 Health Status
- Nutrition
©
Dietary Intake
0
Clinical Measurements
- Obesity
X X X
- Drugs
©
Drug Deaths
X
Drug Abuse Episodes
X
6 Liquor Consumption
X
- Smoking
X
- Physical Fitness
X
- Perceived Health Status
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
FORD & LIBRARY GERALL
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION B-General Social Indicators (Continued)
B.3.5 Health Care Delivery
- Physician and Dental Visits
- Costs and Expenditures
- Facilities
X X X X
- Personnel
- Attitudes Towards Health Care
X
Part 4-Education
B.4.1 Educational Achievement by Sex, Race, Socioeconomic Status, Region
- Math, Science, Reading, Writing
X
- Music, Art, Literature, Citizenship
X
B.4.2 Attainment
- High School Graduation Rate
X
- The High School-Educated Population by Race and Sex
X
- College-Educated Population by Race and Sex
X
B.4.3 School Enrollment
- Primary and Secondary School
X
-- Preprimary by Age, Race, Income
X
- Modal Age Enrollment by Sex, Race
X
- High School Students Expecting to go to College
X
- College Entrance Rates by Sex, Race, Socioeconomic Status
X
- College Enrollment
X
- Participation in Adult Education
X
B.4.4 Educational Facilities and Personnel
- Schools, Classrooms
X
- Teachers, Administrative, Others
X
B.4.5 Costs and Expenditures
- Expected Student Expenses, Higher Education
X
--- Expenditures by Level of Government
X
Part 5-Work
B.5.1 Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment
- Labor Force Participation, Selected Characteristics
X
- Part-time, Part-year Workers, Selected Characteristics
X
- Employment by Occupation, Selected Characteristics
X
- Unemployment, Selected Characteristics
X
X
- Discouraged Workers
X
- Labor Union Membership
X
B.5.2 Earnings
- Median Earnings, Selected Characteristics
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
GERALD
FORD LIBRARY is
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION B-General Social Indicators (Continued)
B.5.3 Working Conditions
- Regular and Overtime Hours, Selected Characteristics
X
- Work Injuries by Occupation
X
- Transportation to Work-Time, Distance, and Mode
X
B.5.4 Benefits
- Vacations, Holidays
X
- Benefit Plans
X
B.5.5 Retirement
- Persons Retiring From Work
X
- Work-Life Expectancy
X
- Retirement Benefits
X
Part 6-Income, Consumption, and Wealth
B.6.1 Income Levels
- Median Family Income
X
- Composition of Family income
X
- Per Capita Income
X
B.6.2 Distribution of Income
-- Age, Race, and Sex
X
- Regional Differences
X
B.6.3 Poverty
X
B.6.4
Consumption
- Personal Consumption Expenditures
X
- Consumption of Durable Goods
X
B.6.5 Wealth
- Net Worth of Consumer Units
X
- Composition of Wealth
X
B.6.6 Consumer Borrowing and Debt
- Amount of Debt Outstanding
X
--- Debt/Income Ratio
X
B.6.7 Consumer Attitudes
X
Part 7-Housing
B.7.1 Housing Conditions
- Average Size of Households
X
- Households Lacking Selected Facilities, by Size, Race, Tenure,
and Location
X
- Average Persons Per Room
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION B-Socioeconomic Series (Continued)
B.7.2 Home Tenure
- Single Family Dwellings
X
- Mobile Homes
X
- Condominiums and Other Multiunit Structures
X
- Vacation Homes
X
B.7.3 Cost and Expenditures
- Average Mortgage Payments
X
- Upkeep and Maintenance
X
- Average Rental Payments
X
B.7.4 Attitudes Towards Housing and the Community
X
Part 8-Leisure and Recreation
B.8.1 Use of Leisure Time
X
B.8.2 Recreation
- Outdoor (Social, Active Sports, etc.)
X
- Indoor (Television, Visiting, Other)
X
X
Part 9-Public Safety
B.9.1 Crimes Known to Police
- Violent
X
X
- Property
X
X
B.9.2 Victims of Crime, Selected Characteristics
- Violent
X
- Property
X
B.9.3 Fear of Crime, Selected Characteristics
X
B.9.4 Police Activity
- Persons Arrested by Charge
X
- Offenses Cleared
X
B.9.5 Judicial Activity
- Persons Sentenced for Federal Crimes
X
B.9.6 Prisoners, Adults and Juveniles
- Prisoners by Sentence
X
- Average Length of Sentence
X
- Persons Executed and Sentenced to Death
X
- Average Prison Population
X
B.9.7 Expenditures for Administration of Criminal Justice
X
B.9.8 Selected Studies
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
R. FORD LIBRARY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION C-Government Activity
GERALD
Part 1-Social Welfare and Security
C.1.1 Social Security (OASDHI)
- Current Beneficiaries
X
- New Beneficiaries
X
--- Average Payment
X
C.1.2 Old Age Assistance
---- Benefits Paid
X
- Recipients
X
C.1.3 Aid to the Disabled
- Blind
X
-- Deaf
X
--- Other
X
C.1.4 Aid to Families With Dependent Children
- Recipients
X
--- Benefits
X
C.1.5 Unemployment Insurance Coverage
- Benefits Paid
X
- Recipients
X
C.1.6 Housing Assistance
- Recipients
X
- Benefits
X
C.1.7 Food Stamps
- Recipients
X
- Benefits
X
C.1.8 Aid to Disaster Victims
- Recipients
X
-- Benefits
X
C.1.9 Veterans Benefits
- Recipients
X
- Benefits
X
Part 2-Equal Opportunity
C.2.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
- Minority Employment
X
- Earnings, Promotions, etc.
X
C.2.2 School Desegregation
-- Students Attending Predominantly Minority Schools
X
- Public/Private Enrollment, and Control
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION C-Government Activity (Continued)
Part 3-Government Operation
C.3.1 Federal Employment
- Employees
X
- Payroll
X
C.3.2 State and Local Employment and Finances
- Employees
X
- Payroll
X
SECTION D-Environment, Science, Culture
Part 1-Environment
D.1.1 Air Quality
- Amount of Pollutants Released Into the Atmosphere
X
-- Ambient Air Quality-National, Major Cities
X
- Perceived Quality
X
D.1.2 Water Quality
- Miles of Streams Meeting EPA Standards
X
MARK Oil Spills, Fish Kills
X
D.1.3 Hazardous Substances
informa Estimated Amounts Produced
X
- Concentration in Biosphere
X
D.1.4 Ecological Balances
- Endangered Species (Plant and Animal)
X
- Critical Areas (Coastal Zones)
X
- Land/People Density
X
D.1.5 Expenditures-Public and Private
X
Part 2-Science
D.2.1 Professionals in Scientific Fields
- By Specialty
X
- Person Years of Scientists, Engineers Engaged in R&D
X
D.2.2 Expenditures for Research and Development
- Private Industry
X
- Government
X
D.2.3 Science Achievement in Schools
- Secondary Schools
X
- Higher Education
X
Week of September 20, 1976
TABLE OF CONTENTS-Continued
SERIES
GERALD
R. FORD LIBRARY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
ANNUAL
OTHER
SECTION D-Environment, Science, Culture
D.2.4 Public Attitudes Towards Science and Technology
X
Part 3-Culture
D.3.1 Persons Employed in Artistic Professions
- By Type
X
D.3.2 Children's Skill and Appreciation of Literature Arts, Music
X
D.3.3 Participation in Cultural Activities
- Voluntary Organizations
X
- Travel
X
- Hobbies, Sports, Music, etc.
X
D.3.4 Attendance at Cultural Events
- Plays, Galleries, Motion Pictures
X
- Concerts, Museums, etc.
X
SECTION E-Selected Subjects
A.1.2-Personal Income
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Total Personal Income
$1389.5
0.4%
9.6%
Private Wages and Salaries
$704.8
0.5%
10.8%
Billions
Government Wages and Salaries
$191.7
0.5%
8.2%
Billions
of Dollars
Transfer Payments
-
$192.9
0.8%
7.6%
of Dollars
1,400
1,400
1,300
1,300
1,200
1,200
1,100
1,100
1,000
1,000
900
900
800
800
700
700
600
600
500
500
400
400
300
300
200
200
100
100
0
0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
Total Personal Income rose for the 13th consecutive month, up 0.4 per-
cent ($6.1 billion) in August.
Total Personal Income was up 9.6 percent ($122 billion) over a
year ago.
Private and Government Wages and Salaries were each up 0.5 percent
($3.5 billion and $1 billion, respectively) in August.
Private Wages and Salaries were up 10.8 percent over a year ago.
Government Wages and Salaries were up 8.2 percent for the year.
Transfer Payments increased 0.8 percent ($1.6 billion) in August.
The $4.5 billion increase in July was the result of a cost-of-
living increase in Social Security benefits.
A.1.2-Components of Private Wage
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
and Salary Disbursements
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Commodity-Producing Industries
$306.6
0.0%
10.9%
Manufacturing
$239.1
0.5%
12.3%
Billions
Distributive Industries
215.7
0.4%
9.0%
Billions
of Dollars
of Dollars
350
350
325
325
300
300
275
275
250
250
225
225
200
200
175
175
150
150
125
125
100
100
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
FORD j LIBRARY GERALD
The payrolls in Commodity-Producing Industries were virtually unchanged
in August, following a $3.1 Billion increase in July.
The payrolls in Manufacturing increased 0.5 percent ($1.1 billion)
in August compared to $1.8 billion in July.
Distributive Industries payroll increased 0.4 percent ($0.8 billion) in
August compared to $2.5 billion in July.
A.4.8-Manufacturing and Trade Sales
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Sales
188.7
-0.2%
11.5%
Billions
Nondurable Sales
$105.6
0.5%
8.7%
Billions
of Dollars
Durable Sales
$83.1
-1.0%
15.2%
of Dollars
200
200
180
180
160
160
140
140
120
120
100
100
80
80
60
60
40
40
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
A.4.8-Manufacturing and Trade Sales
By Industry Group
This
Change
Change
Manufacturing Sales
FORD LIBRARY if GERALD
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
$94.3
0.0%
13.5%
Billions
Retail Sales
$53.8
-0.3%
8.3%
Billions
of Dollars
Wholesale Sales
$40.6
-0.5%
11.0%
of Dollars
100
100
90
90
80
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
After experiencing a 1.4-percent increase in June, Total Manufacturing
and Trade Sales edged down 0.2 percent ($351 million) in July.
Combined Sales were valued at $188.7 billion, an increase of
11.5 percent since July 1975.
Nondurable Sales rose 0.5 percent ($478 million) to $105.6 billion.
The increase in Nondurable Sales was offset by a 1.0-percent decrease
($829 million) in Durable Sales to $83.1 billion.
BY INDUSTRY GROUP:
A $21 million increase in Manufacturing Sales was offset by declines in
Both Retail and Wholesale Sales.
Retail Sales dropped $186 million (0.3 percent) to $53.8 billion.
Wholesale Sales declined $186 million (0.5 percent) to $40.6
billion.
A.4.8-Manufacturing and Trade Inventories
This
Change
Change
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Inventories
$277.8
0.6%
5.5%
Billions
Durable Inventories
$162.2
0.6%
2.9%
Billions
of Dollars
Nondurable Inventories
$115.6
0.5%
9.4%
of Dollars
300
300
275
275
250
250
225
225
200
200
175
175
150
150
125
125
100
100
75
75
50
50
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
A.4.8-Manufacturing and Trade
Inventory-to-Sales Ratio
&
GERALD
LIBRARY
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Durable Goods
1.95
1.6%
-11.0%
Total
1.47
0.7%
-5.8%
Ratio
Nondurable Goods
1.09
0.0%
0.0%
Ratio
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.4
2.2
2.2
2.0
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.2
1.0
1.0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
Total Manufacturing and Trade Inventories rose $1.5 billion (0.6 percent)
in July to $277.8 billion, continuing the upward trend characteristic
of the first 6 months of the year.
Both Durable and Nondurable Goods Inventories increased in July.
Durable Inventories rose $1.0 billion to $162.2 billion.
Nondurable Inventories increased $527 million to $115.6 billion.
The Total Stock-to-Sales Ratio rose 0.7 percent to 1.47 in July.
The rise in Durable Inventories combined with the decline in
Sales resulted in a 1.6-percent increase in the Durable Goods
Ratio to 1.95.
The Nondurable Goods Ratio remained at 1.09, where it has been
for the past 3 months.
A.4.8-Manufacturing and Trade Inventories
By Industry Group
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Manufacturing
$151.8
0.6%
3.1%
Billions
Retail Inventories
$77.3
0.8%
8.1%
Billions
of Dollars
Wholesale Inventories
$48.7
0.1%
9.1%
of Dollars
160
160
140
140
120
120
100
100
80
80
60
60
40
40
20
20
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
A.4.8-Inventory-to-Sales Ratio
By Industry Group
This
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Manufacturing
1.61
0.6%
-9.0%
Retail Trade
1.44
1.4%
0.0%
Ratio
Wholesale Trade
1.20
0.8%
-1.6%
Ratio
2.0
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.8
1.8
1.7
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.4
1.4
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.2
1.1
1.1
1.0
1.0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
20 September 1976
As in June, the rise in Manufacturers' Inventories ($867 million)
accounted for more than half of the July rise in Combined Inventories
($1.5 billion).
Retail Inventories increased 0.8 percent ($616 million) to $77.3
billion.
Wholesale Inventories rose 0.1 percent ($60 million) to $48.7
billion.
Reflecting more inventory accumulation than sales, the Manufacturing
Inventory-to-Sales Ratio rose to 1.61.
The downturn in sales caused the Retail and Wholesale Inventory-to-Sales
Ratios to rise to 1.44 and 1.20, respectively.
A.7.1-Privately-Owned Housing Units Started
Annual Rates
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Units Started
1,542
10.9%
22.0%
Thousands
Single-Family Units
1,195
5.8%
22.1%
Thousands
of Units
Units in Multifamily Structures
347
33.0%
21.8%
of Units
2,500
2,500
2,000
2,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,000
500
500
0
0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
A.7.1-Privately-Owned Housing Units Started
By Region
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Thousands
South
587
7.1%
21.3%
Thousands
of Units
North Central
402
13.2%
18.9%
of Units
1,250
1,250
1,000
1,000
750
750
500
500
250
250
0
0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
Privately-Owned Housing Units were started in August at a seasonally
adjusted annual rate of 1,542,000 units, up 10.9 percent from July.
Largest increase since January.
Multifamily Units (up 86,000 units) accounted for 57 percent of
the overall increase.
All regions shared in the increase of Starts, with the North Central
and the South registering the largest gains.
A.7.1-Building Permits Issued for
Privately-Owned Housing Units
in 14,000 Permit Issuing Places
Annual Rates
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Units Authorized
1,298
6.8%
30.1%
Thousands
Units in Multifamily Structures
396
14.8%
45.1%
Thousands
of Units
Single Family Units
902
3.4%
24.4%
of Units
2,500
2,500
2,000
2,000
1,500
1,500
1,000
1,000
500
500
0
0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
A.7.1-Building Permits Issued for
Privately-Owned Housing Units
in 14,000 Permit-Issuing Places
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
By Region
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Thousands
West
429
7.5%
46.9%
Thousands
of Units
Northwest
165
17.0%
17.9%
of Units
1,250
1,250
1,000
1,000
750
750
500
500
250
250
0
0
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
In August, Building Permits for New-Privately-Owned Housing Units were
issued at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,298,000 units, up 6.8
percent from July and 30.1 percent from August, 1975.
Multifamily Units accounted for 61 percent of the overall increase.
Regionally, the Northeast and the West showed the largest gains,
up 24,000 and 30,000 units, respectively.
A.7.1-New Housing Units Completed
Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
This
Change
Change
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Units Completed
1248
-7.9%
-1.0%
Thousands
Single-Family Housing Units
991
-4.6%
12.4%
Thousands
of Units
Units in Multiunit Structures
257
-18.7%
-32.2%
of Units
2,250
2,250
2,000
2,000
1,750
1,750
1,500
1,500
1,250
1,250
1,000
1,000
750
750
500
500
250
250
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
A.7.1-New Housing Units Under Construction
Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates
This
Change
Change
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Total Units Under Construction
1070
0.4%
3.0%
Thousands
Units in Multiunit Structures
450
-1.1%
-13.1%
Thousands
of Units
Single-Family Housing Units
620
1.5%
19.0%
of Units
2,100
2,100
1,800
1,800
1,500
1,500
1,200
1,200
900
900
600
600
300
300
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
Housing Units Completed declined 7.9 percent in July to a seasonally
adjusted rate of 1,248,000 units.
The sharp decline resulted from a 4.6-percent decrease (48,000
units) in Single Family Housing Units and an 18.7-percent decrease
(59,000 units) in Units in Multiunit Structures.
Units Under Construction rose 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted rate
of 1,070,000 units.
Single Family Housing Units increased 1.5 percent to 620,000
units as Units in Multiunit Structures decreased 1.1 percent
to 450,000 units.
A.7.1-Sales of New One-Family Homes
A
This
Change
Change
FORD LIBRARY is GERALD
Period Last Per. Year Ago
Homes Sold
Annual Rates
609
4.6%
11.1%
Thousands
Homes for Sale
Thousands
of Units
End-of-Month
410
1.0%
7.6%
of Units
900
900
800
800
700
700
600
600
500
500
400
400
300
300
200
200
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
A.7.1-Prices of New One-Family Homes
Not Seasonally Adjusted
GERALD
IBRARY
This
Change
Change
Thousands
Period
Last Per.
Year Ago
Thousands
of Dollars
Median Sales Price
$45.1
-2.2%
15.4%
of Dollars
50
50
45
45
40
40
35
35
30
30
25
25
20
20
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
Source: Bureau of the Census
20 September 1976
Continuing the upward trend of June, the number of New One-Family
Homes Sold in July increased 4.6 percent to an annual rate of 609,000
units.
Inventory of Homes for Sale increased 1.0 percent to an estimated 410,000
units.
Represents an 8.2 months' supply of houses at the current sales
rate.
The Median Sales Price dropped slightly in July to $45,100 after reach-
ing an all-time high of $46,200 in June.
A. 12 . 1-First Year Operating Costs
For 1976 Model Automobiles
Standard Size
(Total Cost - $2482)
Compact Size
(Total Cost - $1580)
Subcompact Size
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Dollars
(Total Cost - $1286)
1300
1215
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
604
600
536
500
435
400
383
318
300
251 241 241
197
214
199
200
185
168
159
100
0
Maintenance
Gas and Oil Parking c Tolls
Insurance
0
Depreciation
Accessories Including Taxes
Parts and Tires
Source: Federal Highway Administration
20 September 1976
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
The average first-year operating cost for a standard-size 1976 model
automobile is estimated at $2482.
This cost compares to $1580 for a compact and $1286 for a
subcompact.
For all three sizes, depreciation is the greatest single
cost, averaging a $1215 loss for standard sizes, a $536
loss for compacts, and a $383 loss for subcompacts.
The second greatest operating cost is for gasoline and oil.
NOTE: Costs include State and Federal taxes on gasoline and oil, and
F.E.T. on tires.
A. 12 . 1-Estimated Operating Cost Per Mile:
1976 Model Automobile
Parking, Tolls
Insurance
Gas and Oil
(including taxes)
Maintenance
Depreciation
Cost Per Mile (Cents)
18
16
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14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Standard
Compact
Subcompact
Size
Size
Size
Source: Federal Highway Administration
20 September 1976
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The estimated average cost per mile for operating a 1976 model auto-
mobile ranges from 17.2 cents a mile for a standard size to 14.0 cents
for a compact, and 12.2 cents for a subcompact.
Over a 10-year period (100,000 miles), normal maintenance would
cost an average of 4.2 cents a mile for a standard automobile,
3.4 cents for a compact, and 3.1 cents for a subcompact.
During an average 10 years of use, gasoline and oil costs would
be approximately the same as maintenance costs for a standard
automobile, but less than maintenance costs for a compact or
subcompact.
A. 12 . 1-Estimated Annual Gas And Oil Cost
By Size and Year of Operation
First Year of Operation
Second Year of Operation
Dollars
700
600
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500
400
300
200
100
0
1972
1974
1976
1972
1974
1976
1972
1974
1976
Standard
Compact
SUBCOMPACT
Size
Size
SIZE
Source: Federal Highway Administration
20 September 1976
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Despite normal price increases for cars, the estimated annual cost to
automobile owners for gasoline and oil decreased between 1974 and 1976.
The greatest annual rate of decrease was estimated for subcompact
cars-13.1 percent-from $366 in 1974 to $318 in 1976.
The rate of decrease for compacts was 11.2 percent; and there
was no change for standard-size cars.
Factors contributing to decreasing costs include the enforcement of 55
mph speed laws (inacted in 1974); and the introduction of legislation
aimed at increasing fuel efficiency.*
In recent years manufacturers have, on a voluntary basis, made
significant efforts in this area.
*
By recent laws (PL94-163, Title 3) the auto industry is required to
produce vehicles in all ranges, with improved mph potential after
the 1977 models.
B.8. 1-Arrivals of Tourists to the United Stat
First Six Months of 1975
First Six Months of 1976
Thousands
8.000
7 ,412
7.000
6,701
6.000
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5.000
4,554
4,119
4,000
3.000
2,000
1,910
1,607
975 948
1,000
0
Total
Arrivals From
Arrivals From
Overseas
Arrivals
Canada
Mexico
Arrivals
Source: U.S. Travel Service
20 September 1976
GERALD ? FORD
The United States hosted approximately 7.4 million international
visitors during the first 6 months of the 1976 bicentennial year, 10.6
percent more than during the same period in 1975.
The first half of 1976 saw 4.6 million Canadian visitors travel
to the United States, a 10.6-percent increase over the first half
of 1975.
Mexican arrivals in the United States numbered 948,221 during the
first 6 months of the year, a decrease of 2.8 percent from 1975.
Arrivals from overseas countries (excluding Canada and Mexico) increased
18.8 percent from the first 6 months of 1975 to the first 6 months of
1976.
B 8 1-Arrivals of Tourists to the United States
By Geographic Area of Origin
First Six Months of 1975
First Six Months of 1976
Thousands
900
820
800
700
641
600
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496
500
481
400
300
222
200
192
153
132
113
100
80
76
60
22
29
* *
0
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
West
Central
South
Others
Indies
America
America
Source: U.S. Travel Service
20 September 1976
* Less than 1.
B 8 1-Top Five Tourist-Generating
Overseas Countries
First Six Months of 1975
First Six Months of 1976
Thousands
500
400
377
347
300
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230
200
186
162
130
100
90
76
64
54
0
Japan
United
West
France
Australia
Kingdom
Germany
Source: U.S. Travel Service
20 September 1976
All major geographical areas overseas rose above the 1975 levels for
the 6-month period.
European arrivals to the United States increased 27.9 percent
over the first half of 1975.
Increases were recorded in each of the major European
markets: United Kingdom, up 23.6 percent; West Germany,
up 24.3 percent; and France, up 39.2 percent.
Asian travel to the United States increased 3.2 percent during the first
half of the year, although Japanese arrivals declined 7.9 percent for the
period.
B.8. 1-Departures of U.S. Citizens
By Geographic Area of Destination
First Six Months of 1975
First Six Months of 1976
Thousands
10.000
9, 1659 . 122
9.000
8.000
7.000
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6.000
5.000
4,555
4. 172
4.000
3,550
3,257
3.000
2.000
1,3531,400
1.000
0
Total
Departures to
Departures to
Overseas
Departures
Canada
Mexico
Departures
(Est )
(Est.)
(Est. )
Source: U.S. Travel Service
20 September 1976
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Based on preliminary statistics, approximately 9.1 million U.S. citizens
traveled abroad to Canada, Mexico, and overseas countries during the
first half of 1976, a 0.5-percent decline from same period in 1975.
U.S. departures to Canada declined 8.4 percent.
The number of U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico increased 3.5
percent.
The number of U.S. citizens traveling to overseas countries during the
first half of 1976 was estimated to rise 9 percent above the same period
in 1975.