Save money in 1992 with 19 practical tips
Scripps Howard caps a brisk list of cost-cutting ideas to weather a tough economy. From walking to work to carpooling, shopping smart, packing lunches, balancing a checkbook, and trimming habits, the tips urge practical restraint and personal improvement without sacrificing small pleasures.
Well being of American children in decline study says
A Science article by Victor Fuchs and Diane Reklis analyzes health behavior and academic trends for U S children from 1960 to 1988. It notes rising obesity from 18 to 27 percent, lower SAT verbal scores in 1991, and increased child poverty alongside slower growth in government spending on children's programs compared with adults. The authors call for child centered tax credits to rebalance income.
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Federal child care food program boosts meals for home day cares
Licensed providers in Frederick County benefit from a federal aid plan that reimburses meals served to children, with no income limit. Administrators emphasize accuracy, annual workshops, and four month checks while many providers participate, benefiting families and boosting nutrition with monthly menus and seasonal produce.
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Middletown
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County Departments of Social Services
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