Ex-Coal Miner Loses His Identity in Johnstown
A reflective account from Johnstown Pennsylvania portrays the depth of unemployment among steel and coal workers in 1960. A laid off ex miner writes of lost identity and hope amid 16,000 area jobless in mid December, while broader regional efforts seek diversification and federal aid to revive industry and employment.
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Independent Social Night at Independent Hall Friday Night
Community listings describe events at Independent Hall West Church Street with prizes free games and door prizes plus Sunday dinners fried chicken and country ham and a schedule of dates February 26 March 19 April 16 May 14 served family style 12 30 to 6 p m details for attendees and organizers.
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