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Calhoun County, West Virginia, Embraces Poverty Narrative
Calhoun County residents resist fast judgments of poverty noting higher elderly share and steady welfare checks. Editor Merrill Pollack argues diverse gardens and strong community lift spirits beyond city slums, while welfare director Earl Nicholson states recession hit less than in industrial counties.
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Merrill Pollack
Calhoun Chronicle
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Earl Nicholson
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