GAO Finds Social Services Fail to Cut Welfare Dependency
A GAO review of AFDC in five major cities concludes social services had only a minor effect on preparing recipients for work. Limited job opportunities, not services, hinder self-sufficiency. GAO urges demonstration projects to test new approaches amid welfare and taxpayer concerns.
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Pennies Per Pound Plane Ride Drive Acknowledgments
The Mailbox and South Ventral Lions Club thanks sponsors for the Pennies Per Pound charity ride in June 33 and 24 despite showers. Funds support eyeglasses for schoolchildren and elderly, Texas Lions Eye Bank, and community emergency needs. A secretary notes emphasis on service and future programs.
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Texas Lions Eye Bank
Richard
ACLU stance on pornography draws sharp critique
The writer questions the ACLU position on graphic sex, arguing civil liberties could overrule public standards. He describes ACLU members as conventional and puzzled by endorsing free visual sex, noting the paradox of defending permissive content within a traditionally clean liberal community.
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Contention Over 1960 Election Claims Sparks Debate
The passage critiques conservative commentators accusing Kennedy and Nixon of election theft, noting ongoing investigations in Illinois and Texas, LA mayor Yorty's non-cooperation, and Baker and Johnson links. It argues that no solid proof emerged of Johnson or Baker crimes, and mocks the stamp proposal as propaganda. The author concedes engaging in dirty politics and urges reevaluation of Kennedy and Johnson claims.
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Health Talk Warns Against ACE Hypoglycemia Cure Fraud
Readers are cautioned about adrenal cortical extract ACE sold as a cure for hypoglycemia. The letter notes ACE is ineffective per American Diabetes Association and endocrinology experts. Emphasizes dietary management and trusted advice from a family physician. Also reminders about dangers of smoking before sleep.
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American Diabetes Association
Looking South From Camelot by Buckley on Kennedy Wallace
Buckley argues Kennedy veils support for Wallace while courting civil rights reform and criticizes Nixon Watergate links. He recalls FDR era deals with Southern Democrats, questions Kennedy’s posture, and notes Wallace’s fragile political standing amid the republic’s civil rights tensions.
Wallace, Kennedy, and a Southern peoples comment in Decatur festival
The piece reflects on the idea that liberals will come to see Southerners as people. It notes Kennedy's remarks about George Wallace and includes a satirical Decatur Alabama festival scene with gendered pulchritude, wrestling contests, and greased pig catching as politics and humor.
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George Wallace
Wallace
South
Decatur
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