Alphabet soup of anti-poverty acts reshapes U S regional aid
In a sweeping look at federal development, Sylvia Porter outlines how ARA, APW, MDT A, EDA and ARDA shaped aid to distressed areas since 1961. It notes ARA's $270 million loans, 120000 jobs, APW's 843 million in 7700 projects, and outlines MDT A training reach beyond depressed zones. It previews a new EDA aimed at expanding employment and training nationwide while Appalachia gains road funding under ARDA and other acts remain in statute.
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Sylvia Porter
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MDTA
EDA
ARDA
America
Appalachia
Appalachias
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Training for Youth Opportunity Center counselors opening
Mrs Wilda X K Patterson manager of the New Castle office of the state Employment Service says applications are available for training this summer to become counselors at Youth Opportunity Center. About 187 of a national network have been approved. The center coordinates government and community services for unemployed youth as part of poverty programs. Applicants must be over 21, hold a college degree, and show motivation. Training includes eight weeks of instruction and field work at major universities from July to September, followed by seven weeks of on the job training at VOCs or local employment service offices. A living allowance and board room will be provided during training. Masters or bachelor's degrees in counseling and guidance, psychology, sociology, education, or religious studies are preferred.
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New Castle
State Employment Service
Wilda X K. Patterson
Wo Witkud Wirt
Sion
VOC
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Three Wilmington Gas Projects Start This Summer
Peoples Natural Gas Co plans three Wilmington gas mains and line replacements on Neshanock Ave and Lincoln St to serve new Westminster College homes. An $9,113 bid covers these jobs, with $140,000 total area investment in 1965 to meet demand.
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Lincoln St
Westminster College
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