This report on 1969 manpower problems and programs reflects an increased emphasis on the economic as well as the social objectives and contributions of manpower programs. Seven chapters present details of the economic, socioeconomic, labor, training, and programmatic activities which constitute the nation's manpower program: (1) Manpower and Economic Policy, (2) The Employment and Unemployment Record, (3) New Developments in Manpower Programs, (4) Toward Equal Employment Opportunity, (5) Employment and Poverty, (6) Income Maintenance and Work Incentives, and (7) Manpower Demand and Supply in Professional Occupations. A new Guide to Federally Assisted Manpower Training and Support Programs, a progress report on Job Matching and Labor Market Information Programs, and a Statistical Appendix are appended. (CH)