U.S. jobless claims fall, revisit 1973 level

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, revisiting a level last seen in 1973 as the labor market continues to strengthen despite a sluggish economy. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 253,000 for the week ended April 9, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Jobless claims have now been below 300,000, a threshold associated with healthy labor market conditions, f