Congress Passes Major Veterans Legislation This Year
Congress approved four large veterans laws this year boosting compensation for about 2.3 million veterans and dependents. It also extended the Korean GI Bill for a year and authorized 150 million dollars in direct GI home loans to rural and small-town vets. Additional laws add protections for long-term disability ratings and widen benefits to certain German, Japanese, and WAAC veterans, with broader VA dental care and ROTC coverage.
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TWO OCEAN VIEW SUNRISE EXPERIENCE IN PANAMA
The article describes a rare chance for residents of Panama to witness sunrise over the Atlantic and sunset over the Pacific from a single vantage point. It highlights geographic curiosity and a scenic coastal feature attracting curious locals.
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Stockton teacher sets water ski record 88 miles
A Stockton high school math teacher, age 41, claimed a nonscholastic water ski record by gliding 88 miles from San Francisco to Stockton in 3 hours 31 minutes. Karl Mahler completed the feat on a single ski through San Francisco Bay and the San Joaquin River yesterday. The stunt, supported by the Stockton Chamber of Commerce, drew attention to the inland waterway linking the Pacific to Stockton.
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West Germany Cuts Duties on 758 Classifications
West Germany announced a reduction of customs duties covering 758 classifications, signaling a broad easing of import costs. The move aims to boost trade and simplify tariff structure across multiple product categories.
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