VISTA's mixed record in poverty drive spurs debate
A comprehensive AP review shows VISTA volunteers working in Navajo Nation West Virginia Texas and elsewhere with mixed results. Some projects succeed like miner health advocacy while many efforts lag urgent needs. Controversies arise from clashes with local officials and questions about training and focus.
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James BL Poul
Associated Press
Washington Cap
Visva
Peace Corps
West Virginia
Arizona
Texas
VISTA
Padgaie
Federal
Urerica - Wick
Sandy Uarrod
Perkeles
Calif
Bill Berends
Boston
South End
Washington
Kennedy
Rio Grande
del Rio
Kentucky
Appalachian Volunteers
Southwest
New York
Des Moines
Iowa
Mingo County
Illinois Central Railroad Hit By Sudden Strike
The Illinois Central halted most freight and passenger service across its 14 state system after the United Transportation Union launched a strike over crew size. Two passenger trains remained in service to complete runs, while pickets formed at stations as negotiations failed.
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Chaicago Cap
Ilinois Central Railroad
United Transportation Union
Ilinois Central
M.S. Stuckey
Shickey
Mlinois Central
Stuckey
Illinois Central
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennesee
Arkansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Order of Railway Conductors
Switchmen’s Union of Orth America
Aiken Sees Withdrawal In Vietnam
Senator George D. Aiken, ranking minority member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says North Vietnam may pull 3,000 troops from the South if 50,000 American troops return home this year. He notes behind the scenes discussions on a division force and cautions against rushing to disengagement without a lasting political settlement.
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George Young
Washington
Kennedy
Vista
Craig Robinson
Buffalo
West Virginia
Robinson
Marscott
W.va
Ned) Watson
Vistas
Washington Gap
George D. Aiken
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
North Vietnam
South
Vermont Republican
Nixon
Liuup
Aiken
Athen
Sivan
Vietnam
Tendel Toungon
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Vista Project
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Jo Une Nola
San Jose
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Griz
Ers
Allen
Young Vista
Houston
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Gol
Justice Department
FBI
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Reform
Illinois Railroad
Tara
Woolworth's
Janed Hone
Frederick
A.B.C
Fredericktown Savings and Trust
Fredericktown Savings & Trust Company
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