Local youths face summer job rush amid bleak county outlook
Nearly 2,000 high school graduates seek summer work as 30 percent plan full employment or college. Unemployment in Lawrence County reads 94 percent with 8,500 idle workers. YMCA-YWCA launches a job reference program, screening youths for suitable part time and seasonal jobs and connecting homeowners with openings.
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Lawrence County
Joseph Paolone
Bureau of Employment Security
New Castle
Paolone
Ymca-Ywca
Ymca-Wca
Not supermarkets Critics Rail But Supermarkets Ask Why Us
Business Week reports a 6.8 percent rise in food sales to 94.5 billion yet sales per square foot fell from 3.38 to 3.26. Cornell data show after tax earnings dropping to 0.86 percent of sales. Safeway posts 1.5 percent profit. Critics allege price gouging while some chains perform well.
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Progressive Grocer Magazine
Cornell University
William S. Mitchell
Safeway Stores, Inc
Safeway
Curtain of Corporate Secrecy in U S Economy
The American Federationist argues that conglomerates like TtT Gulf & Western and Litton Industries hide cost, price, profit and investment data behind secrecy. It calls for a full investigation and standardized corporate financial reporting to reveal interlocking corporate power and its impact on wages prices competition and democracy.
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American Federationist
U.S
Congress
Ttt
Gulf & Western
Litton Industries
What the Tunnel Involves Channel Lure and Fears
The New Statesman discusses a potential Channel tunnel announced with France during a royal visit. It warns of a north south population and wealth shift, with the tunnel accelerating this lurch toward the South East, draining other ports, boosting road networks, storage depots, and attracting factories to Continental access.
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New Statesman
France
Pompidou
Channel
Vresee
Britain
Paris
London
New York
Folkestone
Dover
September as seventh month in ancient Roman calendar
September was the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar, which began in March. The labeling reflects early calendar reforms and the shift in year start over time.
Annual plea for cooperation in local baseball score reporting
The News appeals for timely, legible scoresheets with complete details from all area baseball and softball leagues. Turn reports in by midnight of game day, include first and last names, accurate spellings, and enough data for a writeup. Weekly standings are encouraged to keep reader interest high.
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Safor
New Castle
Eagles Club
Dan's Grill
News Sports Department
Bob Vashurg
Humphrey Meets Editors in California Biden on Bombers
The piece argues Humphrey presents a sensible platform in the McGovern race in California. It contends McGovern would cut U S defense by shelving the B 1 bomber, risking California economy and national security. It stresses sea and air power as essential amid SALT era tensions and Moscow Middle East plans.
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Hubert Humphrey
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
George McGovern
California
McGovern
U.S
Moscow
Middle East
Humphrey
Europe
Third World
Russia
Mediterranean
North Africa
White House
Hubert
Humphrey Appeals Across Sides in Primary Clash
The piece contrasts Humphrey's pragmatic stance on naval strength economic policy and foreign strategy with McGovern's proposals. It notes Humphrey criticizes McGovern’s income and food stamp plans and praises Yorty as a potential alternative. The author warns against George McGovern and defends Humphrey's practicality.
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McGovern
Humphrey
Henry George
Political triple talk and the populist trap warned
Sydney J. Harris argues ordinary people tire of political double talk from both parties and beware populist leaders like George Wallace who exploit frustration. He compares Wallace to antidemocratic figures, notes fascism rises when discontent exists, and warns against leaders who promise reform but build elites.
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Politiva
George Wallace
Wallace
Isiller
le Man
Europe
Hitler
National Socialists
Muskie
Wallaces
Sydney J. Harris
A Psalmist Urges Gratitude for Given Treasures
A meditation on Bless the Lord for benefits, stressing that fails to acknowledge gifts reveals bad taste. It argues that accepting priceless gifts without gratitude is contemptible and highlights the need to recognize great treasures bestowed upon people.
Pennsylvania Turns Toward Stable Union Bargaining
Governor Shapp guided Pennsylvania through uncharted waters as 60 000 state employees joined unions after the Public Employes Relations Act. One day walkout aside, contracts were negotiated without service disruption, with 5 percent raises plus benefits like Blue Cross and life insurance.
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Shapp
Keystone
Shi
U Uion
Chris Zervanos
Bureau of Labor Relations
Thomas Lane
Commonwealth
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Federal Pay Board
Pennsylvania
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