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VA Benefits Reach Half Athens County Veterans Population
More than 28 000 people in Athens County are veterans or dependents and eligible for VA aid. About 1 200 residents receive VA educational assistance with 800 students at Ohio University and 400 in nearby programs. Vietnam era act of 1972 raised benefits, with monthly entitlements for full-time study set at 220 dollars, and cooperative training boosting rates for single students.
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Fred Whissel
Athens County
Veterans Administration
C. J. Josten
Josten
Veterans Office
Ohio University
Tri-County Joint Vocational School
Hocking Technical College
Columbus
Athens County Farm Bureau
Athens Fire Department
Athens Office Supply
Athens Police Department
Credithrift of America, Inc
Financial
McTyre, Inc
Murphy Dental Laboratories
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Police and Fire Departments
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Revco Drugs