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War on Poverty Seen As Barely Begun In Major Cities
A Decatur Daily excerpt reviews the early stage of the federal antipoverty drive under OEO. It notes limited local awareness, lingering planning focus, and disputes over effectiveness. The piece highlights nine months of activity aiding over 1.7 million directly and 2.1 million indirectly, with goals for 1966 and the community action framework directing local umbrella agencies.
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Federal Antipoverty
Office of Economic Opportunity
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Los Angeles
Joe Kershaw
OEO
Senate Committee On Labor and Welfare