Welfare reform study cites rise in AFDC children in Texas
A Senate Interim Committee report notes AFDC rolls surged by about 7,000 children monthly due to federal court rulings. It says breaking the poverty cycle hinges on aiding the youngest, with 199,504 children on AFDC as of June 1 and an average family check of 118.84 dollars. The report highlights racial disparities, absent father statuses, and ages 5 and under as key factors in planning future welfare policy.
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Farm bill outlines first payment ceilings and set aside rules
Washington briefing notes a new three year farm bill introducing payment ceilings for farmers and a set aside provision. The measure grants counties leeway in using funds and outlines decisions on allocation under the plan.
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Lubbock Businessman Loses Insurance After Burglary Run
A 50 year old Lubbock resident and Kings Cleaners owner says fourteen years of burglaries average about 0s per year have led to policy cancellations. He notes burglars netted 80 to over 200 dollars per break in and a bell alarm failed to deter crime. He cannot obtain insurance for the business.
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Spaniards Abroad Reach Vast Population
The Spanish Migration Institute reports 3,162,121 Spaniards living abroad, about one tenth of the population. Over two million reside in Latin America, with most remaining in Europe.
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Pope Paul VI Arrives in Australia Amid Vast Welcome
Pope Paul VI lands in Sydney for his first visit to the continent. A crowd of about 50 000 at the airport and up to 700 000 along the motorcade route greet the pope. Police set a 10 foot buffer, but the throngs press in as the pontiff expresses friendship to all Christian brothers.
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School Audit Accepted by Lubbock Board
The Lubbock School Board accepted the December audit with no comments noting no appraisal of fixed assets. The policy of annually auditing assets has continued for nearly 20 years. The December meeting date was moved to accommodate a state education board event at Alderson Junior High School.
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