Government links alcoholism to ghetto joblessness
The Labor Department expands focus on alcoholism as a major factor in unemployment in big city ghettos. A Milwaukee study found 15 percent of nonworking slum residents were alcoholics or heavy drinkers, while St. Paul added an alcoholism counselor to aid applicants. Six million alcoholics exist in the United States, costing about four billion dollars yearly, with federal state offices offering special help to designated handicapped job seekers.
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Washington
Labor Department
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minn
United States
Cabinet Picks Could Reshape Natural Resources Dept
Old-line departments of agriculture and interior may merge into a new natural resources unit. Winton M. Blount of Montgomery Alabama, 46, president of the national Chamber of Commerce and Blount Brothers Corp., was reported as a candidate for postmaster general. He has led multimillion dollar projects from industrial plants to missile defense installations.
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Agriculture and Interior
Department of Natural Resources
Winton M. Blount
Montgomery
Ala
National Chamber of Commerce
Blount
Blount Brothers Corp
Missile Defense and Space Administration
Minimum salary gaps spark teacher wage debate
A speaker criticizes school teacher pay as woefully low, citing a $7,500 starting salary for teachers with a BS degree. He notes the Department of Commerce recommends $9,200 for a family of four as a baseline.
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Department of Commerce
Helmet and Mitten Pattern for Cold Weather Wear
Coara Wheeler promotes a knitted helmet and mittens set with sizes S M L and an attached yoke, suitable for skiing and skating. Pattern 916 includes directions. prices include pattern costs and first class mailing, send to Terre Haute Tribune Needlecraft Dept. Box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011. Also advertised are a 1969 Needlecraft Catalog with multiple patterns and books on knitting crochet sewing weaving embroidery plus 50 cent items like 50 Instant Gifts and various quilt and pattern books.
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Terre Haute Tribune
Needlecraft Dept
Old
Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Meis Offers Post Christmas Gift Exchange and Deals
Theos explains Meis stores in Wabash Valley offer built in mistake insurance for Christmas gifts. If something misses the mark, exchanges are possible at no fuss. The ad urges shoppers to buy at Meis now with a wide selection and no time to waste as the season is shorter this year.
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Mets
Wabash Valley
Joe
Sally
Blue
Meis
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