War on Poverty Program Faces Critics as It Enters Second Year
A year into the federal effort the war on poverty has become a massive program delivering $30 million weekly to about 2,000 communities. UPI reporters nationwide found some successes in places like Detroit and St. Louis, and praised Head Start and Vista, but noted scandals, mismanagement, and political controversy in others. The survey concluded sweeping judgments are misleading and local results vary widely.
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Louis Cassels
Washington
UPI
Eateea
Shriver
United Press International
Camp Parks
California
Camp Breckinridge
OEO Ams
Vista
Peace Corps
America
Sappaan
le Pu
OEO
Paul Freeman
Houston
Vermont
John Mahoney
Montpelier
Columbia
S.C. Ieee
Idaho
Wisconsin
Tucson
Ronald S. Supinski
Emile Heller
Detroit
Lees
St. Louis
District IV forest fire dangers ease amid cooler spell
Forester Carl Lucas said District IV fire danger is subsiding with cloudy weather and intermittent rain. Three new fires were reported Sunday in McDowell and Wyoming Counties, while nearby Fayette and Greenbrier saw smaller incidents. Across the district 203 fires have burned 7,184 acres since the season began, with heavy losses in McDowell and Wyoming counties. observers will stay on duty into December.
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Carl Lucas
McDowelley
Wyoming County
Lucas
Glen Jean
Fayette County
Raleigh
Fayette
Greenbrier
Mercer
Monroe
McDowell
Summers
Wyoming
Forester
Summer safety tips to prevent injuries at home and outdoors
A University of Rochester study finds children ages 5 to 14 are most likely to ignore safety rules. Parents should model safe behavior and enforce summer precautions. Hazard areas include fireworks, chemicals, lawn mowing, grills, and bicycle safety. Ensure antitetanus boosters every five years and use seat belts. Seek professional help for serious injuries and avoid panic. The U S government owns 769,900,000 acres across the states.
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Shyerelane
University of
Rochester
Food Stamp Distribution Slate Detailed for Raleigh County
James B. Kincer says food stamps will be issued at Beckley main office on December 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Sophia itinerant office opens December 1-2 in the First Baptist Church basement with 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours, Shady Spring in the Methodist Church basement December 2, and Glen Daniel in the Justice of the Peace office December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pettus Baptist Church basement hosts December 3 coupon issuance from 8:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recipients should verify their authorization cards for correct location and date.
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James B. Kincer
Raleigh County
Beckley
Sophia
First Baptist Church
Shady Spring Itinerant
Shady Spring Methodist Church
Glen Daniel
Justice of the Peace
Pettus
Pettus Baptist Church
Kincer
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery with New Therapy
New York report notes a healing substance named Bio-Dyne, used in Preparation H, shrinking hemorrhoids, stopping itch, and easing pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and declarations that piles are no longer a problem, with the product available as suppository or ointment.
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New York, N. Y
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