Senator Mathias urges action on veterans education aid
Senator Charles Mathias Jr. urges the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to report legislation expanding educational benefits for Vietnam veterans. He cites his bill S. 4163 the Vietnam Veteran Act of 1971 proposing direct payments to colleges up to 1000 per eligible veteran and notes broad support, calls for prompt action before the next academic year begins.
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Capitol Comment on Education and Vets Funding
The piece laments capped educational funding for veterans and the Vietnam War’s toll on the nation. It urges placing veterans in competitive positions through education and criticizes insufficient tuition and book support.
Mathias Calls Guard Against Abuses in College Aid Program
By Charles McC Mathias argues for protecting federal grant-in-aid programs from abuses as a model to shield veterans tuition cost assistance. He notes past abuses in the GI Bill and emphasizes the need to safeguard the millions of dollars provided to institutions and individuals each year.
Senator urges action on veterans education bill
A U S senator condemns Congress for failing to pass a veterans education benefits bill. He says lawmakers have supported war efforts but neglected veterans and calls on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to report a bill soon so veterans receive deserved aid.
Local Student Grand Champion Crowned at Little All American Dairy Show
G Ralph Bowers of Freder ick VA, a Virginia Tech dairy science freshman, won grand champion at the 1972 Little All American Dairy Show held at Tech. A Dennis Remsburg, Jefferson sophomore in agricultural education, earned reserve champion as Bowers and Remsburg placed first and second in Holstein showing. Faith Read of Windsor VT led Ayrshire show, while Richard Wilkes Kenbridge VA, a dairy science junior, won fitting champion. Bowers claimed his third show title as freshman champion.
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Brook Hill Choir to Perform at Sunday Service
The Children's Choir will sing at the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sunday May 28 at Brook Hill United Methodist Church Yellow Springs with a fellowship period after. Rev Carl B Rife begins May 30 eleven weeks of clinical training at DC Children's Center Laurel as part of his Doctor of Ministry work at Wesley Seminary.
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