Landscaping Accessories Add Character and Value, Says Experts
Texas A&M horticulturist Dr Willig Welch warns many yard accessories are wasted clutter. He recommends choosing artistic yet practical items such as abstract sculpture, outdoor furniture, and natural materials like driftwood or rocks to harmonize with the landscape and avoid overdoing it.
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Willig Welch
Texas Agriculural Extension Service
College Station
Welch
Garden Furni
Tises
Texas A&m University Sysem Horticulturist
New GI Loan Policy Expands VA Guaranteed Home Loans
New policies extend VA loan eligibility to over 20 million veterans including those never using their entitlement and those with current loans. The changes raise the guarantee limit from 12508 to 17500 and ease purchasing of mobile homes and condominiums with VA backing. Old rules for lots and older mobile homes are liberalized and condominiums purchases are broadened.
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Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Handling Kids Quarrels With Calm Rules and Guidance
Mrs. Tene Miller from the Texas A&M Extension Service advises that some quarrels are normal and brief. Let children work out problems, avoid taking sides, and keep parents calm to model self control reducing conflicts as children grow.
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Cialist
The
Texas
Real Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
GI Bill Catch Up Training Benefits Expanded for Veterans
VA reports increased educational allowances for Vietnam era veterans who complete high school or refresher courses under the catch up program. Nearly 650000 disadvantaged veterans have used GI Bill, with 390000 using free time. Full time enrollment pays about 270 dollars monthly, higher with dependents.
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Coker
Prdévision
Veterans County
Veterans Service Organizations
Increased VA Pensioners Income Limits Take Effect
VA Regional Director Jack Coker explains new income limits for veterans age 65 and older and totally disabled non service connected, raising annual limits to 4200 with spouses or children and 3000 without. Widows of non service connected deaths and parents with DIC see similar increases. 2.3 million veterans and survivors gain 12 percent pension rate rise. There is no income limit for veterans compensated for service connected disabilities, or their spouses and children.
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Jack Coker
Coker
VA Loans Now Available Under 1974 Law for Needful Students
A December 3 1974 law PL 93-508 expands VA student loans up to 9600 per academic year for students found in need after comparing actual attendance costs with total financial resources. Eligibility requires half-time attendance, pursuit of a standard degree or a six month+ course leading to a professional or vocational objective, and prior application under the Guaranteed Student Loan program. Repayment begins after nine months post-enrollment, with eight percent interest and a ten year payoff, plus a three cent loan fee for default insurance.
Boredom Sparks Creativity in Children
Dr. Jennie Kitching of Texas A&M Extension says occasional boredom benefits children by forcing them to think and entertain themselves. Constant stimulation can create passive, overly dependent individuals and hinder self-initiated ideas and calm reflection.
New Beef Grades Aim at Higher Quality and Lower Costs
Experts объясain that the USDA graded system changes identify both quality and yield on all officially graded carcasses. Under the new rules conformation no longer drives quality grade, while younger beef up to 30 months menu receive equivalent prime to standard marbling.
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USDA
Ae Oe
Frank Orts
Texas
Bailey
Otts
Wagmu University
Acupuncture Payments Held Back By Medicare Policy
Al Bracken district manager of the Waco social security office says acupuncture is a new, unproven agent in the United States. Medicare reimbursement may not be made until pending scientific assessment establishes its effectiveness and mechanism.
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China
Europe
A. ©. Bracken
Waco Social’ Security Office
United States
al Bracken
Medicare
How Much Protein Is Enough
Mary Sweeten of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes the average man needs 56 grams of pure protein daily. She advises two 2% servings from the meat group plus other foods to reach this level, with children 1-10 needing 23-36 grams and women 46 grams daily. Pregnancy and lactation require extra protein.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Ile
Warning on infant head injuries from slapping and rolling
Recent studies indicate that slapping and rolling infants and very young children can whip lash the child's head and may even ease permanent brain damage. Dorthy Taylor, family life education specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System, College Station, reports.
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Jennie Kitching
Texas’ Agricultural
Texas A&m University System
College Station
Kitcing
Dorthy Taylor
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Benefits Restored To Some Veterans Remarried Widows
The Veterans Administration reminds widows whose pension and compensation payments ended after remarriage that PL 91-376 restores benefits if they remarry again and become widowed. VA official Jack Coker notes prior rules terminated widow benefits on remarriage, now reversed for eligible cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Jack Coker
Cemetery Association Plans Improvements at Clifton
Clifton Cemetery Association directors met March 24 at the Fricke home with President W. B. Oswald and Secretary Treas A. R. Fricke present. Two new directors were welcomed A R Pricke and H J Hansen. Meeting opened by the president and focused on possible improvements to Clifton Cemetery and Memorial Park.
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Burton Collins
Clifton Cemetery Association
A. R. Fricke
W. B. Oswald
A, KR. Fricke
George Arnold
Easels Green
Wil Krueger
Ernest
W. Viertel
Clarence Handley
A. R. Pricke
H J. Hansen
Cilften Cemetery
Memorial Park
Clifton Record Page 2A Clifton Texas April 10 1975
Clifton Record edition for Thursday April 10 1975 reports local news items, notices, and community briefs from Clifton Texas on page 2A. The issue covers happenings, schedules, and notices relevant to residents and nearby areas.
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Clifton
Clifton, Texas
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Clifton. Record
Jordan Publications, Inc
West Fifth Street
William T. Jordan
Don Kidd
Elaine A. Gee
Beverly F. Jordan
Johnny Berkel
Nelda Kettler
Sesque County
Texas Press Association
Hamilton
Bosque
Coryell
Hill, McLennan
Erath
Johnson
Somervell
Clitod
Clifton Civic Center
Rhonda Terrell
Janet
Mrs
Mary Sweeten
F.O.I.C
Farmers State
Farmers State Bank
F.d.1.c
Cemetery Association
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