Long Beach Job Campaign Sees Big Start Then Struggles Ahead
Long Beach summer job drive for disadvantaged youths, part of a national effort, placed about 1,500 in June and early July with most in federally subsidized posts. Officials warn it will be hard to place hundreds more as 2,000 active youths remain and thousands more may register, with NAB efforts lagging and local business participation limited.
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Department of Employment
Labor Department
National Alliance of Businessmen
NAB
Alliance
Washington
John Vernay
Long Beach Area
Douglas Aircraft
Vernay
Compton
Pacific Telephone Co
Donald Douglas Jr
Douglas
6 Foot 2 Ideal Height for Young Job Seekers
Pittsburgh University personnel director Leland P. Deck reports a study of about 100 1967 graduates showing 6-foot-2 tall graduates earn 12.4 percent more in monthly salary than shorter peers. Under 6 feet average 701 dollars, 6-foot-1 723 dollars, 6-foot-2 788 dollars. Height seen as key in hiring choices.
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Pittsburgh
Leland P. Deck
University of Pittsburgh
Deck
Campaign Costs City Police Say Campaigners Cost City
Louisville police chief C. J. Hyde says presidential campaign visits cost the city about $6,000 each. He cites Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy’s stop requiring at least 66 officers, 1,500 man hours, for traffic, bomb squad at the airport and other buildings, and crowd control.
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Louisville
C. J. Hyde
Hyde
Eugene J. McCarthy
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