Barrie Historical Newspaper Archive

Barrie Examiner, 21 Jun 1979, p. 2

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the examiner Thursday June 21 1919 Shown is photo of Nikola Kavaia Ser bian nationalist who was identified by government source in Chicago as the hijacker ota ietliner carrying 136 persons from New York to Chicago Wednesday This photo showing Kavaia as young man appears on the cover of biography of Kavaia written by Dragisa Kasikovic Serbian editor who escaped from Yugoslavia with Kavaia AP Photo Hiiacks two planes NEW YORK AP ASer bian nationalist armed with dynamite headed for Ireland early today aboard an American Airlines Boeing 707 after switching from smaller jetliner he hijacked Iti hours earlier during flight from New York to Chicago the FBI said The hijacker identified by the FBI as convicted bom bmaker Nikola Kavajax 43 of Paterson NJ boarded the second plane at John Kennedy International Airport after return flight to New York Kavaja was carrying 15 sticks of dynamite iii sachel the FBI said Agents could not explain how the explosives passed airport security III New Yorks lia iuardia Airport on Wednes day John tto the FBI agent in charge of negotiations in Chi cago said bomb experts told him device like the one Kar vaja was believed to be carrying was sufficient to blow the plane to siiiitliereeiis An FBI sharpshooter armed with rifle was hidden in the darkness beside the runway when Kavaja changed planes bill the marksman was unable to get off shot said FBI spokesman Quentin IZrlel Authorities said it was likely the plane would refuel in Ireland then head for Johannesburg South Africa PASSENGER Ill Eli Ihe I36 passengers aboard Americans New Yorkto Chicago Flight 293 were freed unharmed five hours after the Boeing 727 jetliner landed at Chicagos IIare International Airport Vtednesday Authorities said Kavaja and his lawyer were aboard the flight to Ireland It was not known how many crew members were on the plane when it left Kennedy shortly after EDT Kavaja was among six per sons scheduled to be senr tenced today in Chicago fora I975 bombing at the home of Yugoslavian consul Only one participant in the bombing in which no one was injured was in custody Kavaja had demanded the release of the jailed eoni patriot but Rev Stojilko Kajevic refused to join the odyssey and convinced Kavaja to release the passengers the FBI said tto said three or four per sons talked with the hijacker during negotiations Lou Goedemondt president of Goedemondt Estate Ltd is pleased to announce the association of Corby Adams to the companys Baytieid St office Corby was born and raised in the Barrie area and was formerly associated with Family Trust Corp for six years Corby hopes to continue to provide conscientious and thorough real estate service to the residents ofthisarea Ugandan Soldiers open fire as crowds seek Lules return KAMIAIA Rtuteri Sol diers opened fire in the centre of the Ugandan capital today as crowds of up to 20000 people gathered in the streets demand ing the return of Yusufu Iulc to the presidency Bursts of machinegun and automatic rifle fire came from the city square area on Kam palas main street From the jeering response of the crowd it appeared the soldiers were shootingintotheair The firing followed the arrival of truckloads of Igandan anti Tanzanian soldiers in the city centre after Defence Minister Yoweri Museveni broadcast ban on demonstrations He said Anybody engaged in these unlawful demonstra tions or assemblies will be dealt with bythelaw Lule 67 announced Wednes day he was handing control to his colleagurs after only two months in office to avoid per sonality clashes in the new re gime Godfrey Binaisa 59year old lawyer was sworn in by the chief justice to replace him But today lsule telephoned reporters in Kampala to say he was still president of Uganda and had not resigned He said his statement about handing power over to his colleagues had been extracted during meeting with members of the National Consultative Council or interim parliament in which the council members were backed by armed men Binaisa made no immediate statement to clarify the chaotic political situation IGNORE PRINCIPLES statement broadcast Wednesday night over Uganda Radio by the chairman of the National Consultative Council Edward Rugumayo said Lute was replaced because he ige nored democratic methods of making decisions of signifi gance to the nation He said Lute made minis terial appointments without consultation The front was established in Moshi northern Tanzania last March as broadbased coali tion of Ugandan exile groups Iule was elected chairman of the executive council which automatically made him presi dent when Tanzanian and Ugandan exile forces ousted Idi Amin month later News roundup on page 80000ton berg visits harbor An 80000 metric ton iceberg moved into the mouth of St Johns harbor Tuesday delighting tourists viewing the ice mass from lookout point at Signal Hill National Historic Park The iceberg is not blocking the harbor or causing any problems to boats in the area according to spokesman for the harbors bdard Keeps Bob happy SHANGHAI China IAP Someone finally recognized Bob Hope in China An elderly man remembered Hope on Wednesday from movie he had seen more than 30 years ago before the Communist revolution Hope has been quipping since he arrived in Peking on Saturday that he has come to China to meet 900 million fans none of whom has ever heard of him Hope is in Thina to film television special NEW LOCATION or BARRIE LICENCE BUREAU DOWNTOWN CENTRE 110 Dunlap St W7283861 Starting July there were some changes mad Unemployment Insurance Unless you worked at least zowceks inthe pastycarthese changes could apply to you In December 1978 Parliament changed the Unemployment Insurance program Changes starting July mean that some people will have to work longer before they can qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits Please remember these U1 changes affect only those claims which start on or after July 1979 And the changes may or may not apply to you So please read on to see if you are affected Youll find terms such as Weeks of Work Qualifying Period Variable Entrance Requirement ER and Unemployment Rate marked by an asterisk For easier understanding see the box Explaining UI terms at the end of this message Here are the details of those changes Have you worked 20 weeks or more in your Qualifying Period If so this message does not apply to you For you the number of weeks you need to qualify for regular UI benefits and for U1 illness and maternity benefits or the onetime benefit at age 65 has not changed Are you working for the first time To get U1 benefits you will usually need 20 Weeks Work no matter where you live An exception to this would be if you were on training course approved by the Canada Employment and Immi gration Commission for at least 14 weeks in the year before your Qualifying Period Then you would only need 10 to 14 weeks depending on the Variable Entrance Requirement where you live If youre coming back to work after being away year or moreyou1l usually need 20 Weeks of Work in your Qualifying Period before you can qualify for U1 benefits This applies wherever you live This 20week rule wont apply however if you were in any of the following situations for total of at least 14 weeks in the year before your Qualifying Period These are the situations that count You were getting temporary workers disability compensation from provin cial program You were receiving sick or maternity leave payments You were out of work because of labour dispute at your place of work You were on Commissionapproved training course You were on UI claim You were working in insurable employment 0mg So for firsttime workers and those coming back to work If you were in any of these six situations for total of at least 14 weeks in the year before your Qualifying Period then you need only 10 to 14 Weeks Work in the Qualifying Pcriod depending on the VER where you live If none of the six situations fit your case you will have to have worked at least 20 weeks to qualify for U1 benefits NOTE If you are returning to work after being away more than one year the 20week rule will normally apply to you Did you get UI benefits in the last year If you got UI benefits in your Qualify ing Pcriod there are new rules that may apply to you unless the Unemployment Ratc in your area is over 115 per cent If claim you had in the last year has not run out you may be able to renew it If yours is classed as new claim you will need the usual 10 to 14 Weeks Work depending on your local VER plus up to six extra Weeks of Work The number of extra weeks youll need depends on how many weeks you got on your previous UI claim You need one extra week up to maximum of six for every week you got over the VER needed in your area Heres an example You need 12 Weeks Worlfin your region your local VER to qualify for benefits the first time On your last claim you drew 15 weeks benefits before going back to work Now you would need the usual 12 weeks plus three extra work weeks Thats the difference between the 12 weeks you need ed to work and the 15 weeks of benefits you drew In total you would need 15 Weeks Work to qualify again within one year The most anyone needs anywhere is 20 weeks of work to qualify Again please remember when the Unemployment Rate in your area is over 115 per cent this rule wont apply to you Youll need only 10 Weeks Work to qualify for regular UI benefits Other changes have been in effect since January 1979 The weekly benefit rate was reduced to 60 per cent of your average insurable earnings from 6623 per cent Most people employed for less than 20 hours week are no longer covered by U1 Higherincome claimants may have to repay part of U1 benefits drawn in the 1979 tax year This will only affect people whose income including U1 benefits is over $20670 This will be explained when you get your 1979 tax return These things havent changed Just as review these points havent changed You may still get UI illness and mater nity benefits and the special benefit paid at age 65 if youve worked 20 weeks in your Qualifying Period Theres still twoweek waiting period before UI benefits start To get regular benefits you must still be available for and looking for work each day you are on Claim You must report any work and earnings while on claim You can be disqualified from getting benefits for up to six weeks if you quit your job voluntarily you were fired for misconduct or if you turned down suitable job offer You can still appeal decision by UI to deny you benefits Explaining UI terms Weeks of Work This means weeks of work that are insurable for Unemployment Insurance Most employment of 20 hours or more week is insurable Qualifying Period What U1 calls your Qualifying Period is the 52 weeks before we start your claim Or if you had claim in the last year its the time since that claim started Variable Entrance Requirement VER To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits you must have worked from 10 to 14 weeks in insurable employment during your Qualifying Pcriod The exact number of weeks depends on the Unemploy ment Rate in the economic region where you live See below If you dont have enough weeks to qualify when you file your claim we keep your application in the computer file If the Unemployment Ratc changes so you then have the weeks you need we will send you notice Unemployment Rate For Unemployment Insurance the Unemployment Rate used for each of the 48 economic regions of Canada is no the current monthly Statistics Canada unemployment rate in each region It is threemonth average of seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rates Canadas Unemployment Insurance Program Working with people who want to work Employment and Immigration Canada Emploi at Immigration Canada Ron Atkey Minister Ron Atkey Ministie

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