Welfare debate in New York sparks city of relief concerns
The piece critiques welfare administration amid New York City's relief funds use and housing aid scrutiny. It highlights a welfare city metaphor with 359,000 residents, compares it to larger U S cities, and notes calls for stricter needs determinations and bureaucratic reforms as grand jury investigations unfold.
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Scrooge
New York City
Welfare Department
New York Daily News
Kings County Grand Jury
New York State
Richmond
Virginia
Dallas
Texas
San Francisco
New York
City Welfare Department
Mr. X
Wall Street Journal
Fear gas fantasy from Hal Boyles Americana
Hal Boyle argues that military fear gas could be repurposed for civilian use to tame nerves or intimidate others, imagining a world where such gas wards off fear and elevates power. The piece mixes satire with warnings about public attitudes toward welfare and control.
James Roosevelt enters film industry at Goldwyns
Yesterday's Memories notes James Roosevelt, son of the president, becoming vice president of Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. The piece also mentions the Corry High Beavers nearly upsetting Tidioute High in a 24-22 season opener, played at the Junior High School gym Saturday night, with rehearsals for a local junior class play at the Senior High School editorium December 9.
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Hollywood
James Roosevelt
White House
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. , Ltd
College Avenue
Corry High
Beavers
Liquor Reform Marks 25th Anniversary In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board touts the state as having the nation s largest state controlled liquor system as repeal history is reviewed. Gov. Gifford Pinchot pushed a controlled sale code to fund relief efforts amid protests from repeal opponents. The piece recalls the first stores opening, state warehouses, and employment of thousands as the reform reshaped the liquor industry.
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Pennsylvania
Board
Commonwealth
Gifford Pinechot
Pennsylvamine
Patrick Kerwin
Eer
Theeral
Fla
Cape Canay
War losses and poultry show headline from 1918
Word reached the city that Lieut Olin H Ford is officially reported killed in action. Private Julian E McGrath, previously missing since October, is now reported as a German prisoner. Gerry Poultry and Pet Block Association opened its annual exhibit with strong displays. Corry totals war contributions reach 1,996,232.84.
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J. J. Neylon
Olin H. Ford
Julian E. McGrath
Gerry Poultry and Pet Block Association
Corry
Seasonal Unemployment Seen Rising After Holiday Hiring Slow
New York AP report notes jobless claims likely to climb as farm work and outdoor construction slow in January and February. Ewan Clague, Labor Statistics commissioner, warns unemployment could linger near high levels next year if factory demand for durable goods and business capital equipment stays weak. Seasonal patterns push summer and Christmas hiring cycles, while winter and spring reduce outdoor work.
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New York
Santa
Claus
Rell
Ewan Clague
Labor Statistics
Liquor Warning Highlights Modern Control System
A speaker notes that the finest liquor control system exists but warns against complacency. The message cites the controversial nature of alcohol and urges restraint as civilization advances while acknowledging immutability of alcohol’s effects and potential disasters if misused.
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Deed
Unemployment trends and factory shifts amid 1959 outlook
Unemployment sits around four million with forecasts near five million next month. Durable goods firms push production, mainly via overtime rather than hiring. Weather improved November construction and public works promise better 1959 prospects, while federal civil employment nears 24 percent of the workforce and pay grows toward twelve billion dollars.
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Labor and Commerce Departments
Findley Lake Church Services Schedule
Findley Lake Evangelical United Brethren Church on Sherman Road hosts 10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible School with Hazel Engel as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship led by Rev. Gerald M. Lundeen, and a 1:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship. Evening Gospel All-Request service. nursery for children. Midweek activities include 7:00 p.m. choir rehearsal and 8:00 p.m. Harvesters study with a class party and Christmas programming rehearsals for Sunday School Christmas program.
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Findley Lake
Evangelical United Brethren
Sherman Road
N.Y
Gerald M. Lundeen
Hazel Engel
Youth Fellowship
Charet
Life Commission
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Wetimal
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Napleon
Bonaparte
U.S. Army Ordnance Corps
August Schomburg
Old Scrooge
Hal Boyle
Whaever
Flye Rexall Drugs
Center St
Dodd
Earth
RAAM
Business Mirror
Sam Dawson
Hudson Bay
Evra
Goodyear
FOX Keystone Service
Columbus Avenue
Ner
Erotics Home Office
E. Crosby Bush
E. Main St
Dial
WOTR
Corry Journal
First Church of Christ, Scientist
East Columbus of
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Curry, PA
Corry’s Finest
East Main Street
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At & PM
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Robin
Brian Keith
Cesar Romero
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