Former Mental Cases Find Help in Recovery, Inc.
Edward Ellis profiles a Chicago group of 29 senior Recovery, Inc. members who assist former mental patients by talking through crises. The organization began in 1937 and cites peer support, meetings, and social events as essential to regaining freedom of action and coping with past illnesses.
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Recovery, Inc
Edward Ellis
Chicago
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Recovery leads to renewed strength and relief
A woman describes finding recovery as her real chance and feeling better than ever. Another woman recalls misinterpreting a remark as a mental health doubt, panicking, contacting a friend, and accepting reassurance that diagnosis must come from a doctor. She then attends the panel for more assurance.
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Manila to San Francisco cargo ship docks Thursday
The General W. F. Hase carrying 2,071 service personnel and 138 civilians from Manila was due to dock Thursday at San Francisco. No other Thursday or further details were provided.
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W. F. Hase
Manila
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Troop Transport Thistle Arrives With 104 Troops at Seattle
The transport Thistle carrying 104 troops arrived Wednesday at Seattle port as rivals of troop ships in United States ports were scheduled.
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Thistle
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Bradley Says VA To Catch Up In Four or Five Months
Veterans Administrator Omar Bradley said on Wednesday night that VA will catch up with its workload in four or five months. He described insurance as the agency's biggest headache but expressed optimism it will improve.
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Bradley
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Omar Bradley
VA Benefits Administration Faces Budget Pressure
At a banquet of the American Legion, Bradley warned that Congress must sustain VA benefits and administration. He noted January outreach including 2.5 million veterans seeking benefit information, 14 million letters received, and 900 thousand calls answered, underscoring the need to fund services while cutting costs.
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Bradley
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