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Unemployed Foreman Faces Life Without Work
John Edgar of Fremont loses 10 year job at International Harvester as plant closes. He and wife Gloria describe strain, shame, and bid to keep dignity while five children rely on unemployment checks. Friends and neighbors share similar fears of welfare and identity tied to labor.
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John Edgar
Fremont
Gloria
Jesst
Kathy
Edgar
International Harvester
San Leandro
Searantes Legesa Ene
Leonard Gahaghan
General Motors
Canl Bennett
Priny
AL First Gahaghan
Joss
Dot
Dennis
Elizabeth
Karen
Steven
Yvonne
Muriel
Tolkeep
Harold le Pelley
Bennett
le Pelity
Irene
Callaghan
Pbat GM
Dale
Linda
Lake Elizabeth
Berrett
Greg