Summer gold rush at unemployment line prompts debate
In New York state this summer thousands of workers identified in upstate cities claimed unemployment insurance while plants were shut and they received vacation pay as a bonus. The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board had ruled such vacation pay allowed eligibility for benefits, a ruling critics call a windfall that harms employers and loyal workers alike.
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Upstate
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
What Makes an American Tourists as World Ambassadors
The article notes 763 high school seniors from 24 countries spent time in the United States, returning home with new views of Americans. It highlights the American Field Service program begun in 1948, the goodwill role of American travelers, and a presidential pledge tied to passports as symbols of national conduct.
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American Field Service
Eisenhower
Man Escapes After Train Engine Grabs Brakeman
Nickel Plate Railroad brakeman Paul Sutton, 44, of Harborside, was dragged by a train last night but escaped death. The engine operated by A Cooper kit Bile shifted, Sutton freed himself under the engine and was treated at Humot Hospital for multiple abrasions and a possible fractured wrist before returning home.
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Nickel Plate Railroad
Paul Sulton
Sulton
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A. Coopekit Bile
Sutton
Mentin
Humot
Ible
Cravel
Jinder
Himal
Lis
Judge Cannot Separate Pigeon Nesting In Courtroom
In a domestic relations case, two pigeons attempt to build a nest in a courthouse courtroom. Janitor actions repeatedly disrupt the site until the birds settle on a window ledge. Judge Jackson B. Chis presides, with Judge Chase noting the birds will not be disturbed.
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Jackson B. Chis
Chase
Artillery Begins Range Training at Indiantown Gap
Three artillery battalions of the uth Infantry Division Pennsylvani a National Guard begin range firing at Indiantown Gap. The 107th from Pittsburgh the 109th Wilkes Barre and the 229th New Castle use 105 mm guns. the 108th Philadelphia fires 155 mm howitzers starting tomorrow. The division is there for annual summer training.
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Pennsylphi National Gurare
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Pittsburgh
109Th
Wilkes-Barre
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108Th Field Artillery
Philadelphia
Yesterday's Memories of Corry s 20 Years Ago
A weather centered reminiscence recalls Corry with a warm 80 degree high and heavy rains. The piece mentions a 856000 profit in a local venture and a 358000 stake tied to a nearby Bounty by a company near the Erie County line.
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Erie County
Tvhice Rus
Lightning Hammers City Lines Power House Damaging Several Cars
A lightning bolt struck the Columbus street railway company power house on North Crmler street causing extensive damage and crippling service for several cars. Lightning also hit the home of Martin Rourke on West Wayne street and a tree on Shacky avenue, shattering it. The volcano Popocatepetl, 40 miles south of Mexico City, is moderately active but has not erupted to a significant extent since 1540.
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West Wayne Street
M-Smith
Shacky Avenue
Poporatapetl
Mexico City
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Racket Probers Call For Vote Continued From Page One
A McClellan committee member said the panel will later investigate Rarigk’s complaints. The union provided Kennedy with a mailing list of locals, but sources say they will resist a recount by the committee. They argue union procedures govern challenges and that no recount would alter Mc Donald’s victory.
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Kennedy
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Fairview Elderly Man Killed in Route 20 Crash
John Rathbun 72, of Mack Convalescent Home Fairview died at St Vincent's Hospital after a westbound car struck him on Route 20. The vehicle was driven by 15 year old Charles Branhuber of Toledo Ohio. State Police say Rathbun stepped into the westbound lane after walking along the south side of the highway. He sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead after transfer to the hospital. Autopsy to follow at St Vincent's Hospital.
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Mack
Fair View
Charles Branhuber
Toledo
Ohio
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Branhuber Auto
St. Vincent's Hospital
Girard
Wood
Convicted Girl Hit With Two Added Charges
A 19 year old Meadville girl, Joanne Anderson, received a 90 day sentence for violating the state liquor code. She then pleaded guilty to receiving $20 and a billfold owned by Robert L. McClellan. She was committed to county jail in default of $500 bail pending the September term of court.
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Joanne Anderson
Donald W. Ladner
Robert L. McClellan
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TV Musicians Clash Over Live and Filmed Shows
Buddy Bree man will be musical director for the Eddie Fisher Show on NBC TV next season. Critics urge reforms as concerns about live sound quality and the percentage paid to union leaders surface. James Petrillo of the American Federation of Musicians is cited as a key figure in ongoing negotiations.
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Buddy Breeman
Eddie Fisher
Nbc-Tv
Hollywood
James
Petrilio
American Frederatin of Musicians
Becuse
E Performance Trust
Petrillo
Mregmany
Famed
Beerman
Jive TV
Bregman
Verve Rocardé
Jerry Lewis
Delinquen
Vis
Serson
Europe
Federation of Musicians
York
Worker in Critical Condition After 3 Story Fall at St Vincent’s
An Erie construction worker Troyan Candla aged about 48 fell from the third story of the new wing at St Vincent’s Hospital in Erie. He was severely injured, with suspected head and internal injuries, and rushed to the emergency room in very poor condition. He later died at the erltienst.
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St Vincent's Hospital
Troyan Candla
St. Vincent's Hospital
Erltienst
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