Brazilian Mayor Gets Down To Scratch On City Streets
Porto Alegre mayor Celio Marques Fernandes calls himself a street mayor. He walks or drives to inspect issues, orders action after direct observation, and built a retaining wall after a citizen complained for 15 years. He seeks funds for buses and street repairs as Porto Alegre grows.
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Porto Alegre
Brazil
Celio Marques Fernandes
Fernandes
Convic
Inter-American Bank
Rio Grande Do Sul
Paris
Porto
John J LeClair Funeral Rites Held
The funeral of John J. LeClair was held yesterday from Dufresne Funeral Home in Cohoes and from St. Joseph's Church with a Solemn Requiem Mass celebrated by Rev. Edward N. Leroux. Deacon was Rev. George T. Quinlivan and sub deacon Rev. Celas A. Robitaille. Bearers included Andrew Hart, Francis LaBarre, Oscar J Garceau, Alfred Garceau, Joseph T. Dulocs, and Ernest Pariseau. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery with Father Leroux officiating.
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John J. LeClair
Dufresne
Columbia St
Cohoes
St. Joseph’s Church
Edward N. Leroux
George T. Quinlivan
Celas A. Robitaille
Andrew Hart
Francis LaBarre
Oscar J
Alfred Garceau
Joseph T. Duclos
Ernest Pariseau
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Father Leroux
Alegre City Life Echoes Provincial Flavor on Main Street
Walking the main street with a local resident, one sees many greetings and a lively sense of community in Alegre. The scene suggests a welcoming town atmosphere with frequent interactions among residents.
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Alegre
Levitt seeks cost of living boost for NY state pensions
New York State Comptroller Arthur Levitt urged the Legislature to add a cost of living allowance to pensions paid by the State Employees Retirement System. The proposal would link benefits to the CPI and compare current index levels with the retiree’s original retirement year.
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Albany
Arthur Levitt
New York’ State Employees Retirement System
Levitt
Sun
Comptroller
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bethlehem Star Chapter OES Sets Tomorrow Session
Bethlehem Star Chapter OES will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Temple. New elected and appointed officers will preside, with Mrs Irene Ringwall and Oscar Ringwall serving as worthy patrons. A presentation for Mrs Marjorie Francis by Points of the Star is planned. Plans for the year's projects and a social with refreshments.
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Bethlehem Star Chapter
OES
Troy Masonic Temple
Irene Ringwall
Oscar Ringwall
Marjorie Francis
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Associated Press
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Troy's
Fulton & Fourth Sts
Star Center Inc. Food Discount
North Greenbush Road
Call Star Center
U.S.D.A
Ivory
U.S
U. S
Helen Kowalczyk
Pheirie
Orimuanicie
Chevrolet Way
Chevrolet
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