Welfare crisis grows as AFDC rolls surge nationwide
Editorial argues welfare costs have ballooned from a minor issue to a national crisis. It cites a November AFDC increase of 282000, a total of 9.4 million recipients, and remarks from Illinois Governor Ogilvie and California Governor Reagan on rising public aid costs and reform attempts. It notes federal relief prospects and potential budget impact for 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
AFDC
General Motors
Illinois
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Ronald Reagan
California
Nixon
Deicing Salt and the Road to Environmental Balance
Debates over salt use in winter roads weigh environmental concerns against road safety. A NAS study found no major water contamination, though vegetation damage occurs near roads. Experts suggest drainage improvements, wiser storage, and salt-tolerant landscaping to mitigate impacts.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
United States
Canada
Highway Research Board
National Academy of Sciences
U.S. Environmental Service
Calendar of Annual Events and Festivities
Joy Stilley surveys a wide array of observances from Mustache Day to International Frisbee Tournament and National Procrastination Week. The piece catalogs humorous and quirky celebrations, noting weeks and months dedicated to food, sports, humor, and hobbies, with a playful nod to upcoming 1972 observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Stilley
New York
Delmarva
California
Baking Soda People
Nixon Mills Relations Near Freezing Point
Washington AP report outlines deteriorating ties between President Nixon and House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills after Mills backed higher Social Security benefits and tax bases. Nixon called for a tax rise while Mills pursued his own draft with a Japanese industry deal and other international talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Lebreton
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Nixon
Wilbur D. Mills
Mills
White House
Ways and Means Committee
Associates
Democratic Congress
U.S
Boomlet
Hoover’s Record No Political Use Of FBI Files
Washington columnist argues Hoover refused to weaponize FBI files for political attacks. He notes past pressure to reveal secrets and warns against a future FBI head who might open files to destroy political opponents. The piece defends Hoover’s independence and cautions about a police state risk.
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Washington
Nea
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Welfare cuts loom for AFDC in Texas May first
Welfare Commissioner Burton Hackney announced a statewide AFDC reduction of about one third starting May 1 as the Legislature nears its constitutional limit on welfare spending. About 4,500 families would lose aid, and average grants may fall from 118 to around 80 dollars monthly.
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Vern Sanford Texas Press Association
Austin
Tex
Burton G. Hackney
Board of Public Welfare
Hackney
PWD
Texas
AFDC
Texas Citizens For Welfare Reform
Senate
Ben Barnes
House
Barnes
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Water Quality Board
Crawford Martin
Martin
Galveston County
Highway Department
Ward County
Monahans
Community Action Council At
Beeville
Bee County College
Texas Rio Grande Compact
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
ABC
Tom Gordon
Abilene
Gordon
Commission
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West Third St
Cleveland
Ohio
Mote Izs
Nixon-Mills
Mises
Berry's
Ray Cromley
Joe Christie
el Paso
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Corpus Christi
Hale
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Walter M. Mischer
Houston
Fred W. Shield
San Antonio
Texas Board of Corrections
Smith
Alice
South
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