Illinois job survey shows ages 25 to 44 dominate unemployed
Gov Otto Kerner cites state data from a Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry speech. The survey finds about 45 percent of job-seekers are ages 25 to 44, under 25 at 1 percent, with higher unemployment in prime working ages than the U S average. Nearly 40 percent have eight years or less formal schooling and over 70 percent would take training for a new job. Minority groups face higher unemployment. in the Hago area about 40 percent are Negro. Reinstated merit classifications include dietary worker, laundry worker and washman, requiring open exams for current and future vacancies. Traffic safety alerts run Dec 18 to Jan 1 with reduced speeds and enforcement. Illinois coal production in October rose to 4 401 465 tons from 4 081 151 tons in Oct 1960.
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Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry
Otto Kerner
United States
Illinois
Hago
Cairo
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Swiss Christmas Spoon Legend Delights Households
According to Swiss legend the Holy Family visits homes at midnight mass on Christmas Eve. A bowl of fresh milk sits on the table and each person places his spoon upright. If someone returns to find a moved spoon, blessings are said to await the household for the coming year.
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Joseph
Egypt
What If You're Disabled booklet guides social security
The Rockford district manager announced a new booklet titled What If You're Disabled describing qualifications for disability benefits, how payments are calculated, and steps after filing. It notes rehabilitation can help disabled workers return to work and that benefits extend to disabled children of retired or deceased workers under age 18.
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Rockford
Social Security Office
Social Security
Spencer
Rockford Social Security Office
Different Gift Bearers: Epiphany Customs Across Cultures
The piece surveys various Christmas gift figures in different countries, noting Epiphany Magi in Spain, Italian Befana, Russian Babouska, German Christkind, and Polish Hungarian angels. It weaves in commentary on personal letters and social quirks, ending with an address reference to Room 213, Post Office Building.
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Santa Claus
America
Spain
Bethlehem
Christkind
Jesus
Soap Flakes Make Good Christmas Snow
Simple home craft uses three to four cups of soap flakes to one cup warm water. Beat until smooth and fluffy, then spread over tree branches and scatter with hands. For quick sparkle, dust with additional fine powder.
Ensure Safe Toys for Children with UL Labels
Adults should insist on safe toys not prone to fire shock or explosion. Exercise judgment when buying chemical sets and avoid toys using alcohol kerosene or gasoline. Heat producing toys need UL labeling and supervision is advised for electrical or fuelled toys per the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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Chemica
National Board of Fire Underwriters
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