Seniors Learn To Use Political System For Influence
Seattle AP report on senior citizens forming a statewide lobby to press the legislature for aid. Norman Schut, 55, leads seminars to unite retiree groups and plans a coordinating council to push for state funding for meals, health care, tax breaks, housing, and transport. The effort cites inflation hurting seniors and echoes civil rights era activism.
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David Ammons
Seattle
Norm Schut
Detroit
Frances Mayhew
Schut
Voice
Oscar Hearde
State Elder Citizens Coaliion Board
State Department of Social and Health Services
American Federation of State
Federation of State
USDA Expects Grain Exports To Continue To Soviet Union
Washington AP The USDA raises its estimate of the Soviet grain crop to 215 million tons the second largest on record and notes a fourth major grain sale to the Soviets within 24 hours delivering 350000 metric tons of corn bringing total purchases to 6.35 million tons. Assistant secretary Richard Bell forecasts eight million tons of grain for the Soviets this year within the five year agreement. no Soviet potato purchases expected despite poor harvest.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Soviet Union
USDA
Department
Richard E. Bell
Bell
Boy 2 Injured by Three Children
A two year old city boy was injured by three children while under a babysitter’s care at his home. Police say two boys aged 5 and 10 and a 6 year old girl caused a black eye and minor bruises during an apparent reprimand. Juvenile authorities handled the case. the boy was released from hospital and returned to his parents who were away visiting an ill relative.
Heartline guides on CHAMPVA and senior record keeping
Heartline from the La Crosse Tribune answers readers on CHAMPVA eligibility for dependents of veterans and offers a practical guide to creating a personal records file. It covers will details, asset and document inventories, safety deposit, insurance, debts, and funeral plans. It also explains how Heartline assists with Medicare and Social Security issues by collecting copies of documents and contacting agencies.
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C.B
Veterans Administration
R.W
Heartline
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Golden Palace
Holmen, Wis
Roberts
Assembly
Les Amundson
Holmen
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Lacrosse
la Crosse Tribune
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Miami
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Smale
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Wisconsin
Idaho
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Seagram
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Fisher’s
Gerber
Gerber Products Co
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Fremont
Michigan
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