Teen admits drinking problem and seeks help
A 17 year old male student reveals heavy alcohol use begun at 15. He asks for guidance and counselor help and considers Alcoholics Anonymous as a path to rehabilitation, while reflecting family tensions and school impact.
Safe Toy Tips For Holiday Shoppers
Consumers should check age labels and avoid toys marked unsafe for under three years. Look for non toxic labeling and beware loud noises and projectiles that could injure eyes. Avoid rattles with rigid wires sharp points loose parts and toys with removable pieces that could be swallowed or inhaled.
Kurds suffer as U S backs Shah in Iraq conflict
The United States aided the Kurdish revolt in Iraq with arms and covert support to pressure Iraq, undoing prior objections from the State Department. In 1975 the Shah halted Kurdish backing after striking a border accord with Iraq, leaving Kurds crushed and thousands displaced. Mustafa Barzani met U S officials, learned of cancer, and faced isolation.
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United States
Iran
Iraq
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Kissinger
Mustafa Barzani
Virginia
Public views diverge from Washington on national security
A survey by Opinion Research Corp for the American Security Council shows 76 percent favor United States military strength over Soviet Russia, 67 percent ready to spend 20 billion dollars more to regain superiority, and 85 percent backing a military R and D program at least as large as the Soviet Union. It also finds 74 percent do not trust the Soviets to honor SALT without on site inspections, and 92 percent support informing the public about groups aiming to overthrow the government by force.
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America
American Security Council
Opinion Research Corporation
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
John M Fisher
Illiteracy Report Sparks Debate in Cuero
The United States Office of Education reports more than 23 million adults are functionally illiterate, raising questions about voting, ads, and public literacy. The Cuero Record invites letters to the editor, noting it may omit unsigned submissions per policy.
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State faces health program cuts without welfare budget changes
State Welfare officials warn a 1977 health program deficit may reach 76 million dollars unless funds can be shifted between programs. Transfers are blocked by law, prompting talks with Gov Briscoe and the Legislative Budget Board. Possible cuts include shorter hospital stays, nursing home payments limits, and reduced prescriptions. Texas Air Control Board notes federal control of air sampling begins January 1.
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Raymond Vowell
State Board of Public Welfare
Dolph Briscoe
Legislative Budget Board
Wes Hjornevik
Hjornevik
Texas Air Control Board
Texas state actions and appointments listed in brief
The Texas Air Control Board expands air sampling to 14 areas including Amarillo and Dallas. The Welfare Board extends Blue Cross Medicaid contract 60 days with possible audits of methodology. District Judge Carrillo faces impeachment and tax trial appeals. Officials name appointments to the Texas Historical Commission and advisory bodies. A voter law block and voting act discussion accompany economic and tax education notes.
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State Welfare Board
O. P. Carrillo
Carrillo
Senate
Texas Judicial Qualifications Commission
Duval County
Ramiro Carrillo
Texas
U. S. Justice Department
Ernest Angel
Midland
William Staff
Dallas
Ray Barnhart
Houston
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Across and Down
A scrambled set of crossword clues appears with entries like Stare and Tamarisk salt tree across and Canadian resort and Tarawa for example down. The page shows mixed definitions and wordplay fragments across several numbered positions.
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