Cradle To Grave Welfare Sparks Washington Cost Debate
Washington’s liberal 1948 welfare act aims at minimal security and free medical care for those in need. Gov Langlie cites rising costs and a red basic fund deficit while supporters push for further liberal benefits including free phones. The program covers births and funerals, medical care, dentures, eyeglasses, and even a $100 funeral subsidy, with 148000 on relief rolls and ongoing funding battles between supporters and critics.
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Olympia
Wash
Ohio
Arthur B. Langlie
Washington State
Washington
Langlie
Basic
State Supreme Court
Tacoma
California
New York
Colorado
Senate
House
U. S
Roderic Olzenham
William J. Pennock
Washington Pension Union
Townsend Clubs
Congress
Pennock
Social Security
Government posts large deficit in first 10 months
The government ran a deficit of about $2.59 billion in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, with receipts at roughly $30.32 billion and outlays at $32.30 billion. Officials warn the shortfall could nearly double by June 30, 195? and extend as a $5.4 billion deficit for the year.
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Washington
Treasury
Superior State Senator Named For Indian Talks
Governor Rennebohm named State Sen. Arthur Lenroot of Superior to represent Wisconsin at the second interstate conference on Indian problems in Salt Lake City May 12. The state department of public welfare will arrange a meeting with state Indian groups to determine issues to present. A prep meeting with Indian representatives is set for Thursday at Stevens Point.
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Madison
Wis
Arthur Lenroot
Superior
Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Salt Lake City
State Department of Public Welfare
Stevens Point
Three 14 Year Old Girls Attempt Suicide by Gas
In New York Queens three 14 year old girls Carol Albert Jeannette Thompson and Carol Chaputian tried to kill themselves with gas at the Albert home after school. They turned on the stove and sat at the table writing notes to their parents before panicking when one collapsed. None were seriously harmed. Minnesota is larger than Florida.
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New York
103Rd Precinct
Queens
Carol Albert
Jeannette Thompson
Carol Chaputian
The
Albert
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Leroy Hittle
S. 16Th St
Highway 35
Stephans Corners
Dial
Eggleston
Sbth St. Dial
American Association of Nurserymen
Barron
Superior State
Max’s Surplus & Wrecking CO
Minnesota
Roebuck and CO
Smart Harmony House
Elmhurst
Sears New
Harmony
Sears
Bette
Goodrich
Sears Housewares Department
Fifth Avenue
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