Massive relief reshapes Guatemala after deadly earthquake
In San Andres Itzapa Guatemala six months after a 7.4 quake killed about 25 000 and left over a million homeless a vast international relief effort has rebuilt wooden homes with Canadian aid and other donors. The Reconstruction Committee led by President Laugenud oversees housing projects and long term loans while aid from USAID the World Bank and Red Cross funds shelters roads and field hospitals.
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San Andres Itzapa
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Canada
Southeast
Chine
Kjell Eugenio Laugenxt
Laugerud
Coordi
The
International Development Bank
World Bank
Central American Bank For Economic Integration
Roosevelt Hospital
Bethania
San Judian
Laugérud
Gustemala
Switzerand
Norway
West Germany
Rotary International
Mennonites
International Red Cross
Augusta Bauer Arzu
Guatemala Red Cross
Bauer
Department of
Chimaltenango
Giants Influence Policy Via Public Interest Groups
Washington AP report notes hundreds of public interest groups try to sway policy. Common Cause leader David Cohen defends full financial disclosure and citizen participation as crucial, citing volunteer-driven work and shifts in campaign finance and openness of House meetings. The group, with about $5.5 million budget, reports 255,000 members, and dues under $100 comprise most income.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Elections Commission
Common Cause
Lbby
Robert LF. Sthes
Dfia
Robert Meier
Watergate
Meier
COPE
Congress
ACA
ADA
Americans For
Literature
Inc
ACA Tee
Miss Baker
Americans For Democratic Action
Juvenile Arthritis Divided In 3 Groups
In Columbus at a children's hospital clinic, two year old Della Briggs from Ashland is treated for juvenile arthritis. The condition is categorized into three types systemic polyarticular and pauci articular. Dr Bass notes remission rates and relapse risks while eye complications from the disease are monitored by ophthalmology. The clinic handles over 400 yearly visits and an estimated 66,000 children suffer from the disease nationwide.
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Columbus
Ohio
Della Briggs
Ashland
Della
Hogstar
Chizen
Kentucky
West Virgina
Pennsylvania
Jack C. Bass
Keshan
Bass
Richard Simmons
Nat Tostone
Hirohito Leads Prayer Marking End Of WW II Anniversary
In Tokyo Emperor Hirohito presided over a ceremony marking the 1st anniversary of the war’s end. He spoke of pain for war victims and prayed for world peace as crowds observed a moment of silence before a chrysanthemum altar. A rally in downtown Tokyo condemned South Korea policy and urged regional peace and Korean reunification.
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Japan
Emperor Hirohito
Empress Nagako
Budokan
Tokyo
Hirohito
Hirotto
Miki
Liberal Democratic Party
Itaty Wo
al Oe
Chung-hee Park
Makoto Oda
Japan Peace For Vietnam Committee
Asia
South Korea
South
North Korea
Vietnamese Refugees Hold Reunion In Florida
In Orlando a weekend reunion brought Vietnamese Catholics from across Florida to worship with American faith leaders. Father Tuoc officiated a Mass in Vietnamese with Rev Richard Steinkamp, as Bishop Grady welcomed the pilgrims and encouraged solace and strength after relocation following the South Vietnam crisis.
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Florida
Orlando
Fla
Poe
South Vienam Ane
Neen Ngoc Tux
St. Petersburg
Pensacola
Norh
Mami
Tom Aglio
Catholic Social Services
Hiep
Phan Hoa Hiep
Aglio Sai
Uns
Father Tuoc
Richard Steinkamp
St. Charles Cathedral
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US Agency For International Development
Butila Solo Dé Retana
Manhattan
Futureworld
Giants
Afl-Cio
Cope Committee For Political Action
Srinaraie
Charman Charlene Baker
Americans For Constitutional Action
Forts
National Committee For
New York City
India
Indira Gandhi
Thomas J. Grady
Vietnam
Tuay
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