California welfare rolls hit 1.42 million in March largest since 1973
California's AFDC caseload rose to 1,415,205 in March, up 12,811 from February, the highest since May 1973. Officials note slower gains in unemployed breadwinner cases, with South Vietnamese refugee requests adding to potential cost. County welfare data show ongoing impact from unemployment and recession. Food stamp recipients also rose to 1,555,031.
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Ronald Reagan
Disputed nominee approved for housing post amid controversy
The Senate Rules Committee approved Arnold C Sternberg for director of housing and community development despite past ties to the Haganah. Critics from the American Arab Relations Committee warned his early involvement with the underground group could conflict with housing equity aims. Sternberg said he deplored terrorism then and now, urging focus on present duties.
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Senate Rules Committee
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Arnold C Sternbers
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Welfare rolls rise sharply in January as economy aids families
Washington reports 11,147,071 on Aid for Families with Dependent Children in January, up 141,447 from December and near the March 1973 peak. Unemployed fathers heading welfare families grew to 105,161 in January, with welfare spending also up, reflecting broader economic conditions.
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UPI
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
James 8. Dwight Jr
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