Court rules alcoholics to suffer consequences
Commonwealth Court upheld a decision denying unemployment benefits to Thomas Mooney of Philadelphia after he was fired for missing a week of work due to drinking. The court rejected claims that alcoholism is a disease excusing job loss, stating Mooney could have abstained and bears responsibility for his actions.
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Alcohol and male sex life linked in Pitt studies
Pittsburgh researchers at the University of Pittsburgh report that chronic alcohol use can cause impotence sterility and feminizing changes in men. About three fourths of alcoholics studied showed impaired sexual function and infertility while 20 percent had enlarged breasts. Tests on rats echoed findings, suggesting reduced testosterone and increased estrogen with heavy drinking, though moderate use showed no long-term hormonal impact. Researchers say reversibility may be possible.
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Fleece and fame mix in seasonal US showbiz roundup
United Press International rounds up oddities in Washington and Hollywood. A bogus grant row targets the Education Department over a 219 592 dollar TV viewing course for college students. Neil Simon scrapped Bogart Slept Here while The Goodbye Girl won acclaim. Pope John Paul II signs Panettone cards for 3 000 Vatican staff. A designer sells a 1000 dollar beaded sweatshirt worn by Sandy Duncan. Barneys Gates notes Barney Miller as humanizing law enforcement. Tammy Grimes debuts Trick on Broadway February 1, Liz Taylor attends Waldorf dinner February 4, Marlo Thomas moves to produce Million Dollar Baby, Leontyne Price ends Paris run for New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve return.
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TWA to offer Pittsburgh Orlando round trip for $99
Trans World Airlines will fly daily to Orlando starting Jan 20. For travel Jan 20 to 31, TWA offers a $99 round-trip unrestricted coach fare between Orlando and Pittsburgh. From Feb 1 to March 31, a child 12 or under may fly free with an accompanying adult anywhere in TWA's domestic system. Tickets may be purchased now.
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Inmates hold 2 guards and aide as hostages
Three Delaware County Prison inmates faced charges after a six hour Christmas Eve hostage incident at Broadmeadows Prison. They used steel knives from window frames to seize two guards and a paralegal assistant Angela Martinez 22, releasing them after agreeing to talks on prison conditions led by Warden Thomas Rapone and a Philadelphia news reporter. Accused are Greeley Ball 26 Wilmington Del burglary, Anthony Veneri 32 Philadelphia armed robbery, James Hulsey 23 Darby Pa felonious restraint. A hearing set before Concordville District Magistrate Leon Mascaro.
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